Tool kits

[dave_speck]

Popped over from the darkside again, Just a quicky...

Did the Esprit use both tool kits during it's production run?

Also would anyone have any further information on the tool kits?

TTFN

Edited October 3, 2010 by M100-LEC-VIZ

[andydclements]

I was wondering where the hammer was, then realised you can use the T bar from the one on the right.

[Choppa]

All I ever has was an empty tool roll bag in mine!

I think the service parts list will show you the contents of the tool kit and any change over points. Strangely the plasic case is shown in my S3 parts list (p60.01) but not the contents/layout, it only shows the contents of the tool roll.

[Petrol feet driven]

As far as I know, the Lotus Elans where the only ones to come with these kits.

[Bibs]

Those kits were supplied in V8's and S4s/GT3's.

What further info are you after? I can write a brief instruction manual if you want

[karmavore]

My S4 had a toolkit - complete, even - until it "walked away" one day.

[dave_speck]

Cheers again everyone,

you're quite correct about the kits going walkabout, it seems to happen quite a lot.

the tools are Manufactured by Heyco, the penknife by solingen (BARLOW SOLINGEN).

I recall Lotus getting rid of the last few tools at the auto jumble aspect of the Hethel Aftersales.

If anyone requires the lotus part numbers, they are in the Elan parts manual.

And......

Thanks for the offer Bibs......He never changes

TTFN

[dave_speck]

Would anyone have another Lotus part number for the 4mm Heyco allen key, or even a Heyco Pt No for that matter.

I know the Elan Pt No for the allen key is A100T6005H (Now obsolete, was £1.35)

The full kit for the Elan is B100T6018H, whilst the same kit for the V8 Esprit is A082T4016F, Is the V8 Esprit kit broken down into component parts any where?

I know it would be so easy to throw any old 4mm allen key in there, but I thought I'd ask...

TTFN

[DanR]

Would anyone have another Lotus part number for the 4mm Heyco allen key, or even a Heyco Pt No for that matter.I know the Elan Pt No for the allen key is A100T6005H (Now obsolete, was £1.35)The full kit for the Elan is B100T6018H, whilst the same kit for the V8 Esprit is A082T4016F, Is the V8 Esprit kit broken down into component parts any where?I know it would be so easy to throw any old 4mm allen key in there, but I thought I'd ask...TTFN

Try

http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=627584

My kit had some tools missing when I bought the car. After a few years of trying to get the correct tools I found this mob. They were able to supply the correct pieces for the OEM tool case. That was back in 2004 or '05 but worth a call.

[Bazza 907]

My 1986 S3 and 1980 Essex both have their original tool kits. The Essex is a roll and the S3 is in a small black plastic case like the right hand one photographed at the top of the thread.

[ramjet]

I have the original toolkit in mine. Well what was in it when I bought it anyway. Plastic case with 3 different size open enders, flat blade and phillips screwdriver and some other bits I can't recall ATM. (alzheimers) All Heyco.

[RV_ABZ]

The "walking toolkit" is very much a Lotus Esprit disease. Mine had been ill when I got it. In fact it was also missing the battery cover box and the battery was not even fixed! A Clugstonite (MOT-immuned) disease, I'm told...

[dave_speck]

Try

http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=627584

My kit had some tools missing when I bought the car. After a few years of trying to get the correct tools I found this mob. They were able to supply the correct pieces for the OEM tool case. That was back in 2004 or '05 but worth a call.

I'll give them ago and let you know how I get on.

Thanks again

TTFN