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Hi all, I have a triangular shaped bracket of approx 6 inch long that somehow (I recall) is supposed to be attached to my gearbox. Can't remember where and what it's for. Is it for supporting the cross gate cable? Maybe someone has a picture of their gearbox in situ? Thanks! Dennis

allright, does that mean that there are two vacuum connections to the inlet manifold: both for the servo and the heater control?

Paul, seems we don't understand eachother. What you are telling me is where is connects in the front of the car, but I need to know where the other end of the pipe connects to in the back of the car.... Cheers

Thanks Scott, that would work out nicely

Hi Paul, yes I can see it now (different computer). That's looks splendid! However, what does the servo hose connect to in the engine bay is what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, the workshop manual seems persistent in not wanting to reveal this....

Hi Paul, are you referring to a picture, as I don't see it in your post?

Yes, the S1 seems quite different. Bummer I forgot to take note of this. I'll see if I can find out about the servo vacuum now that I know what to look for in the manual.

Great info Paul, thanks. Do you know where these pipes attach to in the engine bay (I have the engine out & don't recall).

Hi Paul, 'servo'? as in brake servo? didn't know my car had one. Any idea about the engine bay routing of these pipes?

Hi all, I'm figuring out the plumbing in my car as it is while ago since I took it apart: I have two pipes running front to back in the central tunnel (at the bottom), they are not for cooling I think, but what are they for? At the front of the car they seem to go upward in the direction of the dashboard. I've checked the workshop manual but don't see them mentioned. I think they are for heater control (vacuum?) and at least one is supposed to be connected to the inlet manifold I guess? Thanks in advance for your help! Dennis

Hi, thanks for your response. The reason I'm asking is that I'm under the impression that if you want to use the 'stiffening' modification at the gearbox end of the cable (pls refer to kit sold bij SJSportscars), one needs to install a S3 cable which is shorter to begin with. Or am I misinformed?

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Thanks Jim. It looks like you have the hardened sleeve fitted on this shaft?

Jim, isn't taking the clutch shaft out an affair with removing the bell housing and exposing the diff etc.? Complex job or not? I'm asking since I'm fully aware I'm on the slippery slope of 'while I'm in there' again...

Jim, thx for your info. I was wondering about the 'flush position' in relation to the chamfer myself as well. Maybe the cranck was machined in the past, don't know. I don't any other option than inserting/keeping it as is, as the spigot bearing would nog be properly supported if moved forward (towards the gearbox). Any idea about the little stepped area at the end of the clutch shaft? Is that common?

Hello all, is replacing the cross gate cable a lot easier when the engine is out? I'm wondering how I can get to the nuts at the outer cable end that sits in the chassis. I've taken off the gearlever surroundings so I can access the 'tunnel' but can't seem to reach these nuts. Does anyone know if the interior middle armrest needs to be removed to access these nuts? Many thanks in advance! Dennis

Hi John, thanks for your response. I've changed the photo settings to 'public', so I think you'll be able to view them now. I'm still a bit puzzled by the nylatron washer, as I have no diagram or reference. I've made a quick sketch, maybe you can tell me which option shows the correct position of a Nylatron washer (yellow)? Or which option I've missed? http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1516-quick-sketch/

Piling up the questions, sorry :-) Does anyone know the wear limit on the friction plate? To my surprise, a picture of a new one doesn't show a lot of difference in 'depth to the rivet' when compared to my use one. Maybe my current plate is ok to use, so I'ld love to hear some info on the wear limit (can't find it in the workshop manual)

After some more searching I've found a picture of the Nylatron washer. Do I understand correctly that it's supposed to sit on the stepped piece of the clutch shaft as shown in my picture (so it isn't a wear pattern after all)? If so, does the washer protrude forward of the shaft, otherwise I can't see how it acts as a 'buffer'?

OK, I seperated engine and box. Here are the pics (apologies if a bit unclear). My questions: - is this clutchshaft ok? it looks like something has been touching the last 3 millimeters as it has a wear pattern, but other than that, seems fine. Also, there doesn't seems to be a corresponding wear pattern on the flywheel side of things - didn't see any thrust washer as was described by John. I guess I should put that on? does anyone have a parts diagram that shows where it's supposed to be? - the needle bearing was there (in the flywheel) - clutch plate needs the be replaced as the rivets are just 1 mm away from surfacing - throwout bearing seems fine as well, rotates without friction points. If there are other checks I can perform, pls let me know http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1515-img00513-20111225-1252/ http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1514-img00512-20111225-1251/ http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1513-img00511-20111225-1250/ http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1512-img00510-20111225-1250/ http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/gallery/image/1511-img00509-20111225-1249/ Any opinions are highly appreciated! Rgds Hi John, on SJsportscars site I'm reading this regarding a 'spiggot bearing spacer': 'Esprit models with the Citroen gearbox have common problem that the spiggot bush gets pushed to far up the end of the crankshaft. It is very important that the spiggot bush stays in the correct position, flush with the end of the crankshaft' I guess that this isn't what you mean by 'nylatron (plastic) washer on the end of the shaft'? Thx