[400 boot release switch]

13 hours ago, Bibs said:

FYI, part number is A132M0098F (Switch Panel - Door) and they're £100 + VAT from Lotus. 

thanks bibs , yeah found it on the de roure site the other night , just curious to see if there was any alternatives

[400 boot release switch]

Hi everyone, does anyone know if the boot/fuel release switch has a cross reference ? or is it a lotus specific part?

many thanks

 

[Coolant Reservoirs]

[Coolant Reservoirs]

On the launch year of the 400 lotus used an alloy tank with alloy lid..  I guess they changed to plastic for cost cutting! 

 

[new kitchen?]

Another vote for diykitchens. Com.    Used them loads of times,  good quality carcasses, fittings and the doors & trim are made by pws - which is one of the best out there

 

[Trademark Evora smell?]

Must admit one evora 400 I viewed (which had full alcantara) did have a faint smell of glue about it... 

[Trademark Evora smell?]

Well mine just smells of sexy leather 😊

[Poll. First time Lotus owner V returning Customer]

V8 esprit and now the evora 

[Swindon Alan]

RIP Alan

 

[Professor Edward M Winter - RIP]

 

13 hours ago, HollyWinter said:

Do you still have it now or otherwise know where it is?

Hi Holly. 

I sold it last year, the new owner lives in Manchester area. 

Sadly I don't think it's now going to be used as regularly as your father & I used it

[Professor Edward M Winter - RIP]

The esprit in 2018

[Professor Edward M Winter - RIP]

oh no, what a shock! 

I had the great pleasure of buying my 1st lotus from Edward (his v8 Esprit)  he maintained that car to such a high standard, it ensured my first foray into lotus ownership was a good and positive one. 

Edward was always extremely welcoming, kind hearted, friendly, polite and very very knowledgeable- a true gentleman, even 9 years after first meeting him, we would exchange occasional emails etc

Thinking of you and your family...  Rest in peace Edward 

 

[Latest lotus spec serpentine drive belt?]

I ordered a new belt for my 400 from swlc a few weeks after lockdown (they were on back order) it arrived last month & was the regular serpentine belt. 

 

[P0111 error code - air intake temperature]

Do you still have the EGR system installed & functioning, or has it been blanked off? 

[Evora Picture & Video Thread]

My wheels are finished in grey, 

 

[Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1]

Sometimes paints don't bond properly until they're fully dried & cured

 

[Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!]

I think the better dealers,even if they're selling a car with aftermarket warranty they will offer additional assistance on top of that warranty - after all they want to hook you as a permanent customer.. 

Leven lotus hinted at this with my purchase but sadly geographic location would prevent this from happening considering I'm in Dorset and they're in Edinburgh 😅

[Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!]

Bought mine last may from leven lotus. 

Car was registered march 2016 & covered 7100 miles when I purchased.. The car came with an aftermarket warranty 

[Evora Picture & Video Thread]

Christ Tom... That sounds like a right ordeal!! 

Luckily I managed to drive mine straight on

 

[Evora Picture & Video Thread]

Probably a rare sight of an evora 😭

[What engine oil??]

Ah ok 👍 I was looking at the 0/40 

[What engine oil??]

Classed as a motorcycle oil?? 

[What engine oil??]

Just gone to order some engine oil.. Petronas syntium 7000 and everywhere is saying that its discontinued!! 

What oil is recommended to be used instead??. 

[Evora 400 oil leak]

Quick update.. 

The leak is coming from the driveshaft oil seal.. Parts now ordered 

[Evora 400 oil leak]

Small update, 

After searching for the oil leak the other day, I cleaned the oil off the garage floor before putting the car away.

I noticed today the garage floor was still bone dry, so ok I started the engine & let it run for 50mins (upto temp etc).    Garage floor still bone dry!!! 

I then drove the car around the block (could smell oil burning after about a mile) get home put the car back into the garage, check 10mins later and the floor is covered in oil.!! 

I'm beginning to wonder if it's actually the gearbox leaking. But the oil doesn't seem to smell like gear oil!! 

All very odd...