Fuel Leak

[tfi204]

I have a fuel leak at the gas tank of my 1990 Lotus Espirit. How difficult is this going to be to access and what is the best way to access the gas tank?

[islandbloke]

Answer: a complete pain in the ass, and you may as well remove and repair/replace BOTH tanks while you're at it.

I think there is a guide on LEW here

Edited May 3, 2007 by islandbloke

[tfi204]

Answer: a complete pain in the ass, and you may as well remove and repair/replace BOTH tanks while you're at it.

I think there is a guide on LEW here

Thanks for the help. Yep it looks like it is going to be a pain in the ass.

[Riddlemr2]

For a few extra dollars, just drop the engine and do the timing belt and water pump while you're at it.

[Vulcan Grey]

You can remove the tanks without removing the engine... I've done it twice.

http://www.lotuscolorado.com/vulcangrey/ga...fueltankremoval

[Artie]

You can remove the tanks without removing the engine... I've done it twice.

http://www.lotuscolorado.com/vulcangrey/ga...fueltankremoval

Love the picture Travis, umm, I know I left that bolt here somewhere!!!!

Artie

[tfi204]

For a few extra dollars, just drop the engine and do the timing belt and water pump while you're at it.

The water pump is actually on the list to be done during the tank replacement / repair. Thank you for the words of advice.

[abrussich]

Travis,

I nearly fell out f my chair lauging when I saw the photo. Been there, twice. Good one!

Only an older Esprit owner could see the humor in that.