165H is now on YouTube

[GavinT]

Just posted a couple of videos of 165H on YouTube. Hope you enjoy.

Clicky to YouTube - Clip 2

The videos were shot after TonyK and I just completed 5 days of hard work servicing the car. Here's what we did:-

Replaced Timing Belt

Rebuilt Belt Tensioner Body Including New Pivot Pin, Bushings & Tensioner Bearing

Replaced 107 Cam Pulley With 100/110 Euro/Federal Pulley

Converted Cam Sprocket Timing to 100 Degree Euro, Red Sprocket Markings

Checked Valve Clearances

Installed New Cam Cover Gaskets

Changed Engine Oil - Valvoline VR1 Racing 20/50

Installed New Oil Filter

Converted Carburetors from Stromberg to Dellorto

Installed New Engine Bay Fuel Lines & Hose Clamps

Installed Fuel Pressure Regulator

Installed New Fuel Filter

Install New Fuel Cap Gaskets

Installed Rebuilt Lucas 43D Distributor

Installed New Ignition Spark Plug Wires

Installed New Spark Plugs - NGK BP6ES

Installed New Engine Mount - Left Side

Installed Heat Shield on Left Side Engine Mount

Installed New Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

Installed New Exhaust Manifold Studs / Nuts / Washers

Installed New Exhaust Manifold / Down Pipe Gasket

Installed New Water Pump Drive Belt

Installed New Alternator Drive Belt

Renewed Engine Coolant - Upgraded to Extended Life Coolant and added Water Wetter

Checked Condition of Front Wheel Bearings - Condition Good, No Play

Checked Condition of Rear Wheel Bearings - Condition Good, No Play

Installed New Left & Right Suspension Lower Link Arms - Incl Polyurethane Bushings

Checked Condition of Drive Shaft UJ’s - Condition Good, No Play

Greased UJ’s on Left Side & Right Side Drive Shafts

Realigned Exhaust Pipes & Muffler

Realigned Drivers Door

Removed Washers Under Drivers Seat To Lower Seat Height

Installed New Engine Bay Decking

Installed New Engine Bay Floor Carpet

Adjusted Brake Light Pedal Switch

I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Tony for all his work on the car.

Edited June 22, 2009 by GavinT

[GavinT]

Thanks Buddsy, I only drove her back into the garage because I didn't think the interior would photograph very well in the sunlight. Too much contrast. She's been standing since last November so I guarantee she will be getting some miles. Driven approx 150 since completing the service work.

Today is my birthday , so the wife and I will be going out to dinner in her tonight.

Edited June 22, 2009 by GavinT

[dodgy]

Nice

[yeller77]

Well done, Gavin! She's a beaut!

[molemot]

What a contrast it makes to the rest of the traffic!! A jewel among dross......! Well done; that's a mighty lot of work in 5 days; you'll need you Day of Rest after that lot!

[GavinT]

On the list above of the service work completed I made a mistake on the cam pulley timing. The cam timing is 110 degrees for Euro Spec not 100 degrees. It is correct on the car. Timing is set to the red markings which is 110 degrees.

[Tony K]

Woo-hoo, what a fun trip that was!

South Dakota has some great roads that beg for more Lotus cars!

Here are a few shots of Gavin's awesome S1 and some of the work we did. I was never too crazy about yellow on an S1, but this one made me a bit jealous!

Cheers,

Tony

[esp88]

Nice video/picutre !

Great Esprit S1

[lotus4s]

Beautiful car and cool video! Engine bay looks great.

[GavinT]

Thanks for posting the photos Tony. Looks good after all our hard work and long long hours in the garage. Big time man therapy .

And yes the Black Hills of South Dakota has some fantastic driving roads, so all you U.S. Esprit owners need to take a trip out here. Visit Mount Rushmore while your here. Just don't come during the 1st week of August as 500,000 people come to the area for the Sturgis Motorcycle rally.

[gospeedv8]

Boah eh!!!

[Guest bharper]

great video Gavin, glad the cam sprocket worked out!

Brian

[kyliesmith.com]

The car looks fantastic!!! Love the engine bay, its mint!! :-)

[lotusdogg]

Really very nice, both you two! :clap: