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- Sun May 30, 2021 22:24
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Excel Interior Update
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14651
Re: Excel Interior Update
Matches the overall colour scheme well, I think. Not sure it would have worked so well without the black leather highlights but definitely does with them.
- Sun May 30, 2021 22:01
- Forum: General
- Topic: Elite lost to a fire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2205
Re: Elite lost to a fire
The Facebook post says it was red but Richard's post does not mention a red one. Could it have been an Eclat?
- Fri May 28, 2021 22:04
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Flexible brake hose.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1488
Re: Flexible brake hose.
Useful information. Thanks.
- Fri May 28, 2021 21:58
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: LEAKS - Explain this if you can!!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4526
Re: LEAKS - Explain this if you can!!!!
Good progress then, Tony. Just in time for some dry weather which will allow you to get the interior fully dry.
Which seal did you get from Woolies? Was it the large bead door seal, part no. 266A and what length did you get for each side?
Which seal did you get from Woolies? Was it the large bead door seal, part no. 266A and what length did you get for each side?
- Sun May 23, 2021 20:07
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1987 Lotus Excel project :D
- Replies: 94
- Views: 20446
Re: 1987 Lotus Excel project :D
I have a used disc off my SE. I had a vibration when braking so I checked the right, front disc and found the run-out was excessive and its thickness was below spec so I got a new pair from LotusBits last November or so. When I fitted them, I found that the left-hand disc was in OK condiition. It lo...
- Mon May 17, 2021 19:23
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Oil Change Advice
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8586
Re: Oil Change Advice
That's interesting, Pete. I remember when BL upped their oil change intervals, they did it by fitting bigger oil filters as they were the factor limiting it to 6,000 miles beforehand.
- Mon May 10, 2021 22:29
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Door Check Strap - early Excel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6563
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Not that it matters, but I think that top, front hinge bolt is in the wrong way around and the head should be on the outside and the nut on the inside. Then you should be able to get a ring spanner on it and a socket on the nut (with a struggle).
- Wed May 05, 2021 23:05
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: New Club stock front lower link inner bushes
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7749
Re: New Club stock front lower link inner bushes
I would be interested in a pair as mine will wear out at some time and having a replacement set to the original spec would be best.
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 22:51
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1987 Lotus Excel project :D
- Replies: 94
- Views: 20446
Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
Great story and good luck with the refurbinshment.
A couple of points, it looks like the boot floor brace is missing. Not urgent and probably something you could get from Lotusbits nearer when the car is due to go on the road. The front wheel bearings are adjustable so may not need replacing.
A couple of points, it looks like the boot floor brace is missing. Not urgent and probably something you could get from Lotusbits nearer when the car is due to go on the road. The front wheel bearings are adjustable so may not need replacing.
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 21:21
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Hampshire meet up April?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 10198
Re: Hampshire meet up April?
I can see them. (Using Firefox)
- Wed Apr 07, 2021 22:54
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: Pictures of my Excel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4346
Re: Pictures of my Excel
Very nice! Love the red carpet.
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 23:40
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: New Owner
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2842
Re: New Owner
Repeating what the others have said, welcome to the forum. I can understand your wish to avoid a rusting car. I understand the Mk1 MR2 was bad for rusting. No such problems with the Excel apart from the aforementioned door beams and window frames. The Toyota connection is good but the door handles a...
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 13:56
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: Car SOS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1021
Car SOS
I was watching a recording of the Car SOS where they restore a FIAT Dino. In it, Tim takes the seats to Bespoke Leathering in Tamworth. In the workshop, just behind where he talks to the boss, is a white Excel SE, registration ending in HEM.
Anyones on here?
Anyones on here?
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 21:41
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Another timing belt question
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11752
Re: Another timing belt question
Interesting reply, Tim. Does it mean that my 1988 Excel belt change interval is 3 years/36,000 miles unless it's definitely a T104RB or an HSD belt?