Mikes 1979 s2

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Hi All im back,

Just got my S2 out of storage today.

Its only a flying visit but I will update soon when I fit new header tank, Fuel tank sender unit, Alternator and if I have time front spoiler and door window frames.

Mike

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Got the Alternator, header tank and fuel sender fitted today.

Removed the carburetors for strip down/ Inspection and fitted the new spindle bearings.

The old ones were tight and caused the engine to over rev after a few miles.

Found the carb pump rod clamp was cracked so ordered a new one from www.dellorto.co.uk

Will post photos soon

Mike

[Mikes2esprit1979]

The carb pump rod arrived from dellorto today but im away for 2 weeks so that will have to wait.

Quick photo of engine bay with new alternator and header tank.

Carbs missing.

Got the keys for our new house today so Im juggling the car and house at the same time.

Garage to be built soon for the Esprit

Mike

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Fitted the new carb pump rod yesterday and the carbs are back on the engine

Antifreeze is in the new shiny header tank, then i went to bleed the clutch and yep the bleed nipple is solid, it broke off

Never mind i was going to replace the slave cylinder anyway but that will have to wait till march on my next trip home.

Will see if i can bleed the brakes this weekend and possibly fit the front spoiler.

[Mikes2esprit1979]

As you can see i managed to get the front spoiler fitted.

Brakes have fresh fluid and work so except from the clutch slave cylinder im where I wanted to be before I fly off again for another 5 months in the Falklands.

Next time I will build up the doors ( fit the windows,frames and motors etc.)

Time taken so far - approx 6 years. Hope to have it on the road in the next 2 years ???????

In 6 years ive only had about 2 months working time on it so I suppose im doing ok

Later

Mike

[Nelly]

Looking very nice! Hoping mine will be very similar to yours once its finished.

[Loose Cannon]

Stunning.

[Mikes2esprit1979]

After 10 months im back for a short 3 weeks in the uk.

Got the clutch master & slave cylinders fitted yesterday. The battery is knackered so I have the other one on charge. hope to fire the engine up on saturday before I go to spain for the week.

Removed the plugs today to lube the cylinders.

Hope to get a few more jobs done and photos before i head back to the Falklands.

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Well nothing to update on the Lotus yet

just not enough time at the moment but at least the new garage base is started

hardcore, weathering and frame in. Im sitting here waiting for the cement truck to arrive.

[rocket63]

Its all looking very nice

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Anyone have a copy of the color wiring diagram for the s2?  Sure it was on here but can't find it . Slow progress here but don't panic I will be back on it in July this year when I'm home. Just finishing the garage build. Thanks

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[philleech]

send me your email address Mike and I will forward you the wiring diagram.

Phil

pjmleech@gmail.com

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Thanks for the wiring diagram Phil

[Freemason]

Nice job!

Where did you buy the Powerlite high-torque starter motor from?

Is this the same one? Powerlite model number RAC415?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/837/category/139

[Freemason]

The carb pump rod arrived from dellorto today but im away for 2 weeks so that will have to wait.

Quick photo of engine bay with new alternator and header tank.

Carbs missing.

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Got the keys for our new house today so Im juggling the car and house at the same time.

Garage to be built soon for the Esprit

Mike

What is that grille on the right there right on the edge of the picture? Custom made?

[esprit s2]

That's for the air intake for the carbs. Air gets sucked in from the left hand "ear" and gets drawn in to that grill. Many owners reroute so the carbs get air from the right hand ear.

[Freemason]

But looks like a custom alloy grille, not like the mesh and cheapo plastic surround standard on the S2. I'd be interested in the details on how this was done.

Edited October 1, 2013 by Freemason

[Loose Cannon]

It's custom, fairly sure the factory job is black fibreglass or ABS plastic

[esprit s2]

You're right, it does. I can't remember what mine looked like.

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Hi guys its been a while since I last checked in here.

My father passed away in may which threw me off for a while.

 

Antonio yes that is the correct starter motor (hi torque). 

The original wire mesh vent on my car was a bit torn up. I had a bit of aluminium sheet lying around so cut it to size and drilled holes in it. It just sits behind the original surround.

 

I did get quite a bit of wiring done last time home. Just the instrument warning lights to do then test it all.

Home again over christmas so I hope all the electrics will finally be done and I will through a new cam belt on to be safe as Its been lying for a while.

 

I know its slow but Im getting there

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Well so much for that last bit on almost having all the wiring done.

Got home this week after not seeing my esprit for over a year to find the new (well was new when I started doing the wiring 5 years ago) all chewed up by mice

 

So today I pulled most of it out and Im going to start all over again.

I have a week at home without the family so this will be the first time in over 10 years I will get real time on the car. Got 2 more weeks free in febuary aswell so lets hope it all comes together before I have to go overseas again.

 

To top if off someone smashed the side window on the garage a few months ago and glass is everywhere in and under the car. Cant take the car out the garage yet as its up against the wall so need to get a new jack to pull it over. Will get one tommorow.

 

Must get some tech shots up this time as this Is the projects & resto forum after all he he.

[iainskea]

Great to hear Mike.

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Got the wiring loom out. Clipped and soldered bits n things and now its in a big pile on the bedroom floor

Im off for 3 weeks so I have 2 weeks when I get back to finish this wiring for good.

What are the odds ? get your bets in now.  

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Not a happy bunny today as I have run out of time again to fit the wiring.

 

My S2 ESPRIT is now for sale

 

Living in the Philippines and working in the Falkland Islands only gives me 2 weeks a year in the UK so I have to give up to clear some space in my mothers garage.

 

Not sure what £££££££ i want yet but will let you know.

Anyone interested pm me and I can give you details photos etc.

 

Leaving the UK on sunday so will get my brother to do the selling

 

 

Edited February 19, 2015 by Mikes2esprit1979

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Will be advertising my Esprit next week.offers on £3750

Cant believe im doing this what a loss after all that cash I spent on it.

 

If only I could live in my own country