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    More progress, more money!

    By V8 FOU,

    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0389.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Cutting out some very decent foam for the tanks.[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0392.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Lagging the inlet tracts to try and reduce heat soak. This is the titanium wrap from Agriemach.[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0397.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]More Agriemach stuff. Exhaust manifold and turbo wrapping using their exhaust blanket. Lods left, so will use to cover the cats once I have the sports cats.[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0396.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]New turbo lines installed. Thanks PNM, hope I don't need to trouble you again too soon....[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]So, all assembled at last. Cleaned up the plenum and cam covers. New engine mounts and gearbox mounts installed and ready. £275+ vat for all the mounts and bolts. This had better be good. And the ammount of new nuts and bolts for the engine and also the rear suspension.[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]More follows.....[/size][/font]
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    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Well, after 4 weeks of ownership I decided to do the cambelts on my V8 Esprit. It has turned into a bit of a project.[/size][/font]
    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]About 4 weeks solid work![/size][/font]
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    [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Engine and 'box out after much cussing etc at seized engine mount bolts, snapped studs in turbos, reluctant hose clips, etc.[/size][/font]

    [img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0390.jpg[/img]
    Trans off to check fork etc (clutch almost new)
    [img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0382.jpg[/img]
    Plenum off and new belts and tensioners fitted. What a pig of a job to tension the belts - using a Gates STT sonic tester too. I ended up with a blood blister on my right thumb through plucking the belts! Found the IAC to be a bit manky, so a new one on its way. Long list of parts now on order - engine mounts (how much?) and trans mounts, oil and cooler lines for turbos, heat wrap, serpentine belt, exhaust studs ( I have a large box of these if anyone wants some for about £1 each), service items, throttle cable, K&N filters, and more.
    [img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0385.jpg[/img]
    Better check the fuel tanks.... thanks folks for pointing that one out.
    [img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/alpinepaul/Esprit%20in%20Workshop/DSCF0388.jpg[/img]

    Tanks looking a bit better after much work with Roloc brushes and Hammerite. Can't believe what a crap idea that foam is - still, whaddya expect for your £60,000!

    More to follow as it progresses. S'funny how when I bought this I didn't want to get too involved in a project. I have too many of those on the go without attending to customers bikes and cars! Then I end up like this! Ah well. Such is Lotus ownership - I'l tell you about the TC Europa one day.
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