The Lotus Grand Tourers

Very interesting report.

How long have you been running 'fixed', as after a earlier attempt the symptom came back?

My similar hesitation would come and go with out warning. Cant try your fix as now the engine and Gearbox are up for refurb.

Stu

I have been finding that oil leaks are the way to go for those wanting to dismantle their cars. They make ease of releasing bolts :lol: Even the manifold studs came off nicely albeit a PITA job even with the engine out on the floor! Note: better to access with the engine mount bracket off (now back ...

Hi Peeps I'm looking for photos of a later car air box hose routing over the radiator, as I am going to adapt my MY87 to match. I recall a small cut out to make way for the hose being required. This is how mine is: https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=D6A05D2C269DC8A9%212494&authkey=%21AKk49bWkDpBv...

My rack is about to come out. Will be interested in to know outcome; quality and price etc.

Engine out might be quicker.

Zaphod wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 09, 2024 14:35

My undertray appears near undamaged, is that normal?

Lack of use !

Not in usable condition. Pete bent mine!

Think my connection point is a standard split pin through the air box and T bent over a washer

Alan_M wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:51

Who was the crane operator? Anyone we know?

We're still looking. Unfortunately there were 42 aircraft within running distance. We think the got clean away

Thought I'd post a shot of the magic of Pete and his inlet manfold lifting adapter.

Pete Boole wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 03, 2024 19:09

Hawaiis0 wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 02, 2024 21:58

Top tip dont have your pods up when swinging an engine

Pete

I blame the crane driver

Top tip dont have your pods up when swinging an engine

Harry was counting sheep, so never saw!

Surgery stage one complete ! Let's see how long it takes before it goes back in.

How about recreating this set up at the NEC?

In for surgery