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Mikes2esprit1979

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  1. Hello everyone, Does anyone know what size the 2 radiator fans are on an S2 Esprit ? Im not at home so cant check. Want to order some aftermarket ones so they are waiting when I return. Thanks Mike
  2. Sorry everyone but my S2 is still not ready and is in storage Im stuck in the south atlantic Falkland Islands untill the end of the year. Hope you have a good jolly around the borders and the weather is ok. Take some photos Mike
  3. Glad to see your keeping it now Check out my S2 in the restoration section. Had it for 7 years and been restoring for 5 years. As Im out of the country I get approx 2 to 5 weeks a year to work on it. Think ive done not bad considering how little time I get home My original intention was to buy a S1 OR S2 as I wanted an older model. S3 wasnt an option for me. S2 is the best decision I ever made and it looks great in white. Good luck with it. Mike
  4. Got some of the interior fitted today The alternator has packed up so im just going to do the rest of the electrics when I replace it next time im home. Fly back to the Falklands next sunday so the cars going into storage on friday. Will update this in about 6 or 7 months
  5. Hi Wayne, The carpet set came from SJ Sportscars. Easy to fit. Just the bits in the bottom of the footwell had me scratching my head for a few minutes as they are a strange shape. The tunnel and outer sill carpet comes slightly oversize so you can fit and trim it for a perfect fit. Just recovering now from sniffing all that glue.
  6. Got the carpets fitted today. First time its had carpet in 4 years.
  7. OK so I gave up on the copper pipe and had Pirtek make me a braided hose with the connector I was needing. Just the job. I will fit it all tommorow
  8. I got pirtek to make me a braided fuel pipe today as I couldnt find the copper one anywhere. 1.5mtr stainless steel 3/8 fuel hose part no:HW-BFH/T-06 #815 series (BSPT Male) part no:815-08-08 (this is the threaded connector i needed) #Swage ferrule for hose part no: SC1-08 (this is the crimping part cose to connector) Price
  9. I finaly got some copper pipe and olives but the connector into the fuel pump is worn so I cant compress the new olive. Been trying to find the correct connector without any luck.SU Say they are not available. Ive spent to much money trying to get copper pipes to fit so Im going to see if Pirtek can make a braided pipe with threaded connector.
  10. Got the Engine running today but the fuel pipe burst again:( The olive wont compress onto the copper pipe as the connector is worn inside. Cant find the part anywhere .
  11. Got some copper pipe and olives finaly and have connected the fuel system . Put some fuel in it today and had a quick go at starting but no spark at the plugs. Will sort it over the weekend and post some more photos .
  12. My copper fuel pipe from the pump to the carb pipe has split. Does anyone know where I can get one from as Ive tried all the usual lotus parts people and they cant help me. Just spent the day driving around trying to find pipe and olives and came home with nothing. Another option is to replace it with a braided hose but does anyone know what size of union I ned to attach it at the fuel pump ?? is it a metric thread ??? Mike
  13. Got home from my wee trip to Eurodisney and straight back into the garage Fuel pump is fitted but I ran out of hose clips and need a bit more fuel pipe to finish it off. Did a bit more to the electrics and started to build up the interior. Feels good to have the starter and fuel pump working. Once I get the fuel pipe finished I can have a bash at starting it up.
  14. New Starter motor arrived today from powerlite:) Still having electrical problems though. Im using old starter motors as it keeps blowing them so dont want to use the nice new one. Cant find the problem anywhere First day it was working great turning the engine over, then next day the fuse was blowing after glowing for 2 or 3 seconds. Day 3 and the fuses are fine but nothing at all from the starter. Day 4 fuses decide to do same as day 2. Day 5 starter motor burns out (3 times). Left it over christmas new year and back to nothing. Got good power to starter when I turn the key and everything seems normal but nothing happens. Had the Complete wiring loom out 7 times now to trace any problems cuts etc. Sat with the multimeter checking everything. Checked the starter on another vehicle and its fine. Im off to Eurodisney tommorow(6th) for 4 days so I will try again after that. Ok so I decided to have just one more look before I go on my eurodisney trip. Managed to keep cool due to all the snow outside and decided to look at the wiring again. Cut back the tape on the wires at the plug going to the ignition and found the white/red wire was looking a bit thin (8amp)on the new wiring loom and found a thicker white/red wire up inside under the tape. HA HAR Got me we multi meter out and what do you know power, did a quick continuity check to the starter wire and it gave the magic beep. Connected it up and It turned over. HOOORAY Not sure what the 8amp white/red wire is but im sure when I get further along finishing the wiring I will find out. Just need fuel pipe and fuel and I will try to fire the engine up next week when I get back. New starter now fitted :
  15. Big fat zero miles for the last 5 years. next 2 year projection will be in the region of zero miles Dreams and wishes in 3 years time hope to see at least a trip around the block One day oh yes one day I shall roll
  16. Just noticed I said low torque starter motor Its a high torque starter but you all know what we ment mike
  17. So here it is the crusty old fuel pump. Not surprised as its not had any action in 3 years and Im not sure how old it is before I got it. The new shiny one Just waiting to get some new fuel pipe and then It will be fitted. Roddy were on the same wave length as Ive got a new low torque starter on its way:) Will fix the old one tommorow so that I can get on with other engine & electrical work while im waiting for the new starter to arrive.
  18. Lotus T Shirt 2 X LEF Stickers Track suit Running Shoes (trainers) Lots of smelly stuff (everyone must thing i stink ???) my son got a Wii
  19. Had a few minor problems this week with the electrics but im starting to get on top of it now. Fuel pump and starter motor are knackered. Ordered a pump from paul matty and it arrived christmas eve ( I only ordered it the day before) Going to strip and repair the starter tommorow if my wife lets me ? Roddy I plan to keep the S2 original. Only real mod ive done is the exhaust. Mike
  20. Anyone here own the Green V8 In my brother in laws garage Leith Edinburgh ? Mike
  21. Merry Christmas everyone Im fighting over the Wii with my son and father and its about to get even more crazy when my 3 nephews arrive in 1 hour he he. All the best Mike
  22. Well once again Im back home and getting stuck into my S2. Fitted the tailgate glass trim yesterday and spent all today doing electrics. (Hope to have all the electrics finished this week) Engine turns over on the starter now (first time in 3 years) once the electrics are finished I will get fuel and fire It up. Still loads to do. Will get some photos up this week
  23. Wow Just had flashbacks looking at those pictures I spent 7 years in and out of Iraq/Kuwait contracting with the US Military. Had some fun flights in Blackhawks and one crash. Been in the Falklands for the last year and a half but hope to be home next april. Good to see you made it home
  24. Great car and what a great adventure:) I look forward to seeing your progress with the S2. Think a previous owner did the same thing with my front hood as it was torn at the hinges when I bought it.
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