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by DavidOliver
Sat Aug 27, 2022 11:22
Forum: General
Topic: Oil pressure relief Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 512

Oil pressure relief Valve

On an extensive oil change including removing and flushing the oil cooler, puchasing the correct filter with non-return valve, I decided to replace the Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring (A907E1323F at SJS) But I believe this is not for a relief valve as we do not have one, it merely maintains the dis...
by DavidOliver
Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:05
Forum: General
Topic: Sump Plug removal
Replies: 0
Views: 431

Sump Plug removal

Just done an oil change and encountered a brass sump plug which refused to loosen due to previous damage to the head flats. Stilsons simply chewed up the brass even more. I ended up drilling a hole through the head but even an old drill bit simply bent. I then used a masonry drill with stronger stee...
by DavidOliver
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:18
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Driveshaft noise and hub carrier movement on rotation (Eclat)
Replies: 6
Views: 1723

Re: Driveshaft noise and hub carrier movement on rotation (Eclat)

More thoughts. The hub carrier appears to move inwards suggesting play along the driveshaft and UJ´s. The UJ´s take quite a pounding in normal uase and are a common failure so well worth very close inspection. While out it is well worth changeing for new. I believe there are available heavy duty UJ´...
by DavidOliver
Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:16
Forum: Upgrades and modifications
Topic: Electric PAS pumps
Replies: 9
Views: 1415

Re: Electric PAS pumps

The steering when used needs an immediate response. I assume the electric pump would need to be working before the steering was activated. Also when you use the steering generally you are not on full throttle to obtain maximum power. And what is the total weight of an electric system compared to nor...
by DavidOliver
Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:51
Forum: General
Topic: Endoscopes for mechanical inspection.
Replies: 3
Views: 654

Endoscopes for mechanical inspection.

I am looking to buy an endoscope for examining those mechanical parts that previously meant serious dismantling to investigate. Therefore what experience do Forum members have and what recomendations/sources are made? Also any bad experiences with equipment which never worked and no guarantee of a r...
by DavidOliver
Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:08
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Seat Belt bolt sheared
Replies: 21
Views: 2440

Re: Seat Belt bolt sheared

As a start is the bolt rusted in or just tight? Not a dealership suggestion, but as the bolt works in shear and does not rely on 100% thread integrity (tension) with a small hacksaw blade hand held in an 8mm pilot drilling you can now cut through the remaining bolt wall to release the existing load ...
by DavidOliver
Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:15
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Seat Belt bolt sheared
Replies: 21
Views: 2440

Re: Seat Belt bolt sheared

Just a long shot. I recently bought some Bosch drills (made in China) which could not drill through butter. I managed to get a set of high grade drills, probably German made, as compensation. A huge difference. I have never managed success with extractor tools, probably for the same bad quality reas...
by DavidOliver
Mon May 09, 2022 19:26
Forum: General
Topic: Carbs the squirty bit.
Replies: 21
Views: 2364

Re: Carbs the squirty bit.

Duncs, I have dug out a Dellorto document dated May 1969, in English and edited from Dellorto in Milano. It has a section on Acceleration Pump Calibration. Basically it explains how to measure the fuel flow produced by having the Carburettor off the engine, with a fuel reservoir 20 inches above the ...
by DavidOliver
Sun May 08, 2022 11:11
Forum: General
Topic: Carbs the squirty bit.
Replies: 21
Views: 2364

Re: Carbs the squirty bit.

Des Hammil covers the Dellorto very well in practical terms. If you want to get deeper into Theory and separately Maintenance/Tuning look up John Passini on Weber Carburettors. His editions are now 50 years since first published but nothing has changed, nor will for carburettors. The weber accelerat...
by DavidOliver
Sun May 08, 2022 10:36
Forum: For Sale
Topic: LHD Excel - £35000
Replies: 16
Views: 2821

Re: LHD Excel - £35000

Another spot is the single cap coolant reservoir. As the car was Europe targetted I do not think Federal requirements were considered. Perhaps the interior trim was a complete SE retrim spec, including the SE badge on the boot. A further telltale on the engine would be the distributor, diaphragm or ...
by DavidOliver
Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:22
Forum: General
Topic: Door Latch adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 841

Door Latch adjustment

Recently the driver´s door on my MY85 decided to open while I was driving, I managed to catch it before it tried to break off the hinge. I removed the latch and opened up the mechanism by drilling out the centre rivet. On lifting off the metal plate it is easy for a small spring to jump out so do th...
by DavidOliver
Thu Apr 28, 2022 11:16
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Bubbles in the coolant tank, blown head gasket?
Replies: 9
Views: 1241

Re: Bubbles in the coolant tank, blown head gasket?

If you have the cylinder head out and doing valve seats you might consider renewing the inlet valve guides, as the induction stroke tends to suck oil down the valve stems. Previously I have installed oil seals on the inlet valves by machining the top of the guides. These days of exhaust gas measurin...
by DavidOliver
Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:33
Forum: General
Topic: Petition about historic vehicles
Replies: 9
Views: 1365

Re: Petition about historic vehicles

Vehicles in Spain have no approval for modifying except to carry out an inspection by the Ministry of Industry, which would take so long that nobody carries out modifications and registers them. Many years ago I modified a Range Rover V8 by installing a Turbo Technics turbo, ......... off a shovel.....
by DavidOliver
Sat Apr 09, 2022 12:08
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Automatic gearbox filter
Replies: 13
Views: 1387

Re: Automatic gearbox filter

There are different filters used in ZF boxes, Land Rover is different to Jaguar as an example, they are not interchangeable. I suggest you remove the sump pan and filter and take a photograph as even Ashcroft Transmissions may not know what is in the Lotus. A full oil change is highly recommended an...
by DavidOliver
Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:05
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: 1983 Non Running Eclat
Replies: 15
Views: 3909

Re: 1983 Non Running Eclat

For Farmer Richard, I wish I had a 1993 Eclat, or even a 1993 Excel.
Might sell for as much as Ronnie Peterson´s Elite

Dave the cog.