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English design... we love to hate it.
I knew what I was getting into when I bought this car, I just started working on it and I fully agree with the optionnal joints required all over your body.
We like it that way deep inside otherwise we'd be all driving hyunday's...
And don't forget the remote vision!
Good luck with the wires.
Thanks. I haven't done it yet. Figured I had better do all my stretching exercised first!
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Thanks Andy. I'll give it a try. I guess Lotus figured since they made getting to the plugs so easy they had to create a challenge with the wires!
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I purchased a new spark plug wire set for my 1986 Esprit Turbo HCi. It is easy enough to get to the spark plug end of the wires but wow, the distributor is really buried up and under the engine. Has anyone replaced the wires on their turbo that might have some tips or tricks to share?
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Thanks very much for the suggestions. It is the brake fail light...not the handbrake light. I'll connect these up and see if it fixes the problem. If not, I'll disconnect the connector and see what happens.
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Kevin,
Where did you get that price, it sounds awfully expensive? Did you try Jeff and Jay at JAE?
Yes, Jeff at JAE said that the part is no longer manufactured so they would have to go direct to Lotus and their old stock.
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Thanks. I agree, it needs to be corrected. I too cannot imagine why the prior owner appears to have disconnected...perhaps it is because a replacement switch is $155 from Lotus! Oh well, $155 will seem really cheap when the brakes fail and I am headed into the beyond. Thanks again for the help guys. I really appreciate it!
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Thanks guys. So I assume that you are suggesting that the two items (the nipple on the off-white piece in the first pic) hooked to the second connection that is now capped in the second pic. Correct?
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When I purchased my 86 Turbo Esprit HCi the BRAKE warning light on the dash was constantly on. I have been trying to figure out why. I assume it is warning me that the brake fluid is low. I made sure that the fluid reservoir is full of brake fluid. Next I tested the cap on top of the reservoir with the two connected wires to make sure the low fluid switch was working...it is. Just for good measure I replaced the cap to be sure the switch was ok. The BRAKE warning light is still on. Tonight while looking around for other possible problems I noted what I show it the two pictures attached. In the first picture
there is some sort of off-white plastic device that connects the bottom of the servo-brake booster. I noticed that the device has a nipple for a hose connection but there is no hose connected to to it (see arrow). Anyone know what the off-white plastic device is? Should the open nipple be connected to something? My next questions are about the second picture ...coming off the servo-brake booster is a black hose, I assume a vacuum hose, with an in-line tee connector. The smaller hose coming off the tee is capped and nothing is connected to it. It is possible that the nipple without anything connected to it and hose coming off the tee without anything connected to is might be related? My final question...any ideas on what I might check that would cause the BRAKE warning light to remain on? The brakes on the car seem to work just fine. HELP! -
Anyone have any recommendations for an excellent wire set for a 1986 Turbo HcI?
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I loved the stuff, used the engine oil in my alfa with no issues, used GearMax in my 86 Lotus Turbo HcI gearbox and my 66 Ferrari 330 gearbox. Ended up rebuilding my 66 Ferrari gearbox after problems. Can't attribute the rebuild solely to GearMax but the Ferrari mechanic who rebuilt it strongly recommended I NOT use it again. I have since changed my the Ferrari and Lotus to Redline MT90 with the mechanic DID recommend and I won't be using the Royal Purple again - oil of any type. Just reporting my experience and not making a commentary about Royal Purple. BTW, now using Mobile 1 racing oil for the engine.
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Royal Purple 20-w50 engine oil and 75w90 in the gearbox. My car loves the stuff. Shifts really well after going to Royal Purple. And I only fill the engine oil to the lower limit on the dip stick.
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Yes, that is what I am talking about. I guess that is their purpose and nothing more. Correct?
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My 1986 HCi turbo has 10 brass manifold plugs - 5 up, 5 down. They are about 1/2 inch deep and maybe 1" in diameter and have an o-ring between the plug and manifold. Looks like they cover the oil galleys of the engine because when I open them up all I see is oil sitting in the head of the manifold. Anyone know what their purpose is?
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Thanks very much. Can you recommend a source of a seal kit? Kevin
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The brake warning light (also unless you have a separate handbrake light) warns of low brake fluid level, although the level may be OK the float switch may be faulty, try disconnecting the wires to the reservoir cap and have the hand brake off to see if the light goes out. If it doesn't then I'd have thought it has something to do with the handbrake switch, if yours is totally separate, then suspect a wiring fault. If it does go out, and has nothing to do with the handbrake position then get a new reservoir cap.
Andy
Very good idea Andy. Appreciate it. I'll give it a try. Kevin
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The brakes light is also supposed to come on when the handbrake is on, switch is on the handbrake mechanism. My light is a bit temperamental, and does not always light up with the handbrake on.
Thanks, but it is not the handbrake. The handbrake uses another light that I believe says "handbrake".
The brakes light is also supposed to come on when the handbrake is on, switch is on the handbrake mechanism. My light is a bit temperamental, and does not always light up with the handbrake on.If it is the handbrake sensor switch do you know where the sensor switch is and how to get to it? Thanks.
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Anyone know if the gromets that go between the plastic brake fluid holding tank and the master cylinder are replaceable or do you have to replace the whole assemble? If the can be replaced do you know where to purchase them and if there is any trick to getting them on. One of my gromets is leaking slowly and creates a mess where it drips!
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The Brake light (right side instrument panel warning light) is constantly on. Prior owner said he had it checked out and nothing is wrong with the brakes but rather a sensor or elelectrical sensor is faulting. I can't see any sensor around the brakes. The brakes work very strongly and have new pads. I do see an electrical connection in the front boot under the brake booster. Anyone know if there is a sensor or electrical connection I should check?
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SCCFC20A9GHF60778 1986 ESPRIT TURO HCI AUSTIN, TEXAS USA
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Looking for a soft case for my 86 turbo hatch when off and in the truck as well as wind deflector that pops in when hatch is off. PM me if you have one for sale.
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Can anyone tell me the easiest way to remove (to replace) the dash speakers on an 86 Esprit?
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Can someone tell me the easiest way to remove (to replace) the dash speakers on an 86 Esprit Turbo? Thanks.
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I own several Ferraris and I just purchased an 86 Lotus Turbo HCi which is coming tomorrow. I can't compare the two because I have not yet driven the Lotus. But I enjoy the styling of the older Lotus models. Every Ferrari model drives very differently. I started with a 348 spider. It's a great car but not one that I kept in my collection principally because I do not think it will ever be considered a "classic" Ferrari. If your budget is tight I recommend that you consider either a 308 or 328. If a 308 get a carborated Euro model which is considered the best by most Ferrarists. If a 328 all of the line is good but as with even the Lotus, refinements were made each year. I think we will see a rise in the value of the 3XX cars as they become more "classic". Maintenance however is something to consider before you buy. I would budget $3k per year of maintenance costs during ownership on a Ferrari. If you can do some of the maintenance yourself perhaps you can get away with spending half that as parts are very, very expensive. And, as with a Lotus, maintenance needs to be regularly done without exception. If the seller can't produce receipts for work done, consider it not done. Also, the big maintenance intervals are the earlier of every 15,000 miles or 3-4 years. It is important to buy a Ferrari knowing where the car is within the maintenance interval because a major on a 3XX averages $5k-$6k if there are no big surprises. Routine maintenance is annual and runs about $1k if done by a Ferrari certified mechanic. Also, as with any car you can find garage queens where sellers want a premium for low miles. I favor a car with reasonable miles for the age over a garage queen any day. Garage queens rot away well before driven cars wear out. If you want more on the car I recommend you check out www.ferrarichat.com . You will find general and model specific forums about any of the models. Best of luck.
I am looking forward to getting my Lotus. My guess is that it will in some ways out perform some of my earlier Ferraris. There is no exhaust note though better than a Ferrari. In any even, the early Lotus looks are second to none IMO and will hold its own against even the most aggressive of Ferrari models. I am also glad to have an owners site like this one as I have already found it quite useful in deciding on which Lotus to purchase.
Need help figuring out a BRAKE warning light cause
in Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Hubs/Steering/Geo
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Finally found some time to get back to the car. Connected the two plugged off line to the nipple on the piece that sits at the bottom of he brake boost... and now no brake warning light! I have no idea why the prior owner disconnected but the simple fix corrected the problem. Anyway, thanks for the help guys.