NI Group Questions - Technical

[desmondf]

I'm new to the NI Forum so hello to all involved - I have a 1988 Esprit in Kildare with 18500 miles on it and although I do most of the maintenance myself I am reluctant to change the timing belt - does anyone have a recommendation as to who in NI does Lotus servicing and would have already done Esprit belts. I cant find anyone in ROI and I did contact Charles Hurst in Belfast as they are going to be Lotus distributors but still haven't had a reply to my inquiry.  I see there is often quite a discussion about Timing Belt life and Lotus/Ferrari ect suggest very regular changes but as E.Fox (Engineers) Ltd in Dublin we are Gates Industrial Belt distributors and stockists - according to them the Gates Automotive Timing Belts (which are distributed by an Automotive distributor) should have a working life of 7 years under ideal conditions.   Any help or information about finding a garage with Esprit experience much appreciated. Des

[Bibs]

@GTK, I know it's up north but know anyone? 

[blindside]

@desmondf You could try these guys: https://www.beechillgarage.co.uk/

or: https://mcmillanspecialistcars.com/car-service-prices/lotus/

McMillan are well known for Porsche classic expertise & repairs. I would emphasise that I’ve not used either of them personally. (I used to use Ballyrobert when they were an authorised dealer & still go to their sole Lotus trained tech for service & maintenance). 

[RP420]

Hi @desmondf

Welcome to the NI Group! 

Further to @blindside's suggestion, I have used McMillan Specialist Cars for a couple of things with my Exige and I have seen an Esprit in their garage too on one of my visits. Based on my own experience, I would certainly recommend giving them a call. 

[desmondf]

That's Great - thank you for your help - Cheers - Des

[GTK]

Hope you’re up and running soon!

[RP420]

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