Search found 69 matches

by CID
Mon Sep 27, 2021 15:02
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: excel fuel gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 2336

Re: excel fuel gauge

I didn't know it was a fault?
Just no damping in the electrical reading?

Rgds, Curt
by CID
Tue Sep 21, 2021 14:53
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Speedo VDO question
Replies: 16
Views: 5085

Re: Speedo VDO question

Thanks Bash,

By the way. If your dealer cannot get the part I found this Japan site with the lowest price. Did not try it as with Corona it would take a while. But could be interesting: https://www.amayama.com/en/cart?region=118&currency=826

Rgds Curt
by CID
Tue Sep 21, 2021 14:38
Forum: General
Topic: Restauration result of a Lotus Excel SE
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Re: Restauration result of a Lotus Excel SE

Thanks for the nice words everyone: @Marcus, As AFR I use Zeitronix from EFI-Parts.co.uk It is very fast. So for idle speed you can distinguish which carburetor has which AFR reading and adjust it. I think there were only a 49 LHD Excels? Can someone confirm? @Peter, Thanks for the info :wink: ... W...
by CID
Tue Sep 21, 2021 13:52
Forum: General
Topic: Loads of work done.
Replies: 36
Views: 7839

Re: Loads of work done.

Wow, that's a lot of work done.. And in detail. Nice... When using a 1K paint I can advice a paint which contains a rust converter like Rustoleum Combicolor https://www.rust-oleum.eu/product/combicolor-original . When parts are not 100% rustfree (even after blasting small particles stay on the part)...
by CID
Sun Sep 19, 2021 17:18
Forum: General
Topic: Restauration result of a Lotus Excel SE
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Restauration result of a Lotus Excel SE

At last during the lock down I made some work of completing the restoration of my Excel. I did a lot of work already and replaced/refurisched nearly everything what was NIO.. interior, brakes, engine parts, carbs cam belts... nearly everything. But I must admit I did not drive the car a lot during t...
by CID
Sun Sep 19, 2021 16:07
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Speedo VDO question
Replies: 16
Views: 5085

Re: Speedo VDO question

Some update here: - I bought the SJSportscar Speedo A089N6013F which is not the right one but just gives a smal % deviation. But then after a month it died again.. Seems it was not the Speedo this time but the speedo-gear in the gearbox that has gone bad. Part of the gears was gone??? I could not fi...
by CID
Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:09
Forum: General
Topic: Lotus Excel leaking sunroof
Replies: 29
Views: 6232

Re: Lotus Excel leaking sunroof

You do not need to butcher a roof for that "flat" spot. Auch...
I did several glasfiber bodies repairs and it is only useful to cut a piece if the shape is completely gone like the corner of the car or other specific shapes.

RGDS Curt
by CID
Mon Apr 19, 2021 08:42
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Oil Change Advice
Replies: 30
Views: 8589

Re: Oil Change Advice

If the purpose is cleaning the engine you can add an engine flush before changing the oil. But at a normal oil change and driving there should be no oil sludge.

Curt
by CID
Mon Apr 19, 2021 08:38
Forum: General
Topic: Lotus Excel leaking sunroof
Replies: 29
Views: 6232

Re: Lotus Excel leaking sunroof

Hello Duke, Had same problem with other car. Cheapest solution is taken out the sunroof and replace with an other one bigger/same size. You sometimes find these old sunroofs, new in package, on auto jumbles as I did or internet very cheap. Yes it will be some search. Filling the hole is possible.. w...
by CID
Tue Apr 13, 2021 14:47
Forum: General
Topic: silly prices being asked
Replies: 9
Views: 2476

Re: silly prices being asked

Yes prices are going crazy here over the pond. Especially for LHD.

I saw some Excels LHD in very good nick for +-25000€. And they stay for ages on the net.

But the rule is still here: "The price is what the nut want to give fore it" (or something like that translated from Dutch) :shock:

RGDS Curt
by CID
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:06
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6808

Re: loss of spark ignition

I've got also the 123ignition... and satisfied with it. But indeed as Kev said I would also diagnose the problem to start with: 1- Does the fuel pump work? Is it ticking when pressing throttle before starting the engine. Or loosen a fuel-line if it has pressure. 2- Do you have spark? Remove a lead a...
by CID
Mon Mar 29, 2021 14:52
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Paint Job Cost
Replies: 23
Views: 5756

Re: Paint Job Cost

Well my Excel just came back from the painter. Set me back 3500€ and I dismantled the car myself. Only the windows stayed in. All other stuff removed rubbers, bumpers, trimline. etc..; I have to go back for further detailing and polishing some dust spots out. Must say I'm pleased to see her "as comi...
by CID
Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:59
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Leather Rear Seat Repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1772

Re: Leather Rear Seat Repair

Tony, very clever indeed. I had also a leather shrinkage on the dash. But this was only solveble by a re trim. So lessons learned. Always take care of the leather an regularly feed it especially the parts exposed to the sun. There are products to make leather soft again. But to my experience it work...
by CID
Wed Mar 17, 2021 16:20
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Head lining and 3rd Brake light
Replies: 19
Views: 4243

Re: Head lining and 3rd Brake light

By the way: Here is how I did my Head lining renewal
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by CID
Wed Mar 17, 2021 16:17
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Head lining and 3rd Brake light
Replies: 19
Views: 4243

Re: Head lining and 3rd Brake light

Luckily you do not have to follow CE compliance anymore in the UK :D :D :D ...

But I was wondering: Does the MOT allow these none automotive alternatives?

Rgds Curt