Hi everyone,
I've just inherited an '87 Excel SE.
Its a great spec car with air con and leather - though having just spent the last few years of it life outside, its looking rather sorry for itself.
I plan to see if I can get the engine turning and running before assessing what needs to happen to get the car on the road.
I am looking forward to posting updates as and when I can.
Newbie Excel owner
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KevW
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Welcome to the forum Ady. You'll find the folk on here are keen to help and friendly.
Kev W no.282
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Tanz
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Yes welcome to the forum Ady. Look forward to hearing more about your car.
Cheers, Phil
Never take life seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway!
Never take life seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway!
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rbgosling
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Welcome Ady,
Can we infer from your post that the engine hasn't run for a while, and/or its history is unknown? If you do nothing else, please replace the cam belt before you try running the engine - if it fails you will suddenly find yourself with a much bigger job than you started with!
We don't yet know your level of mechanical experience and confidence - if you could use a step-by-step on cambelt replacement I'm sure we can help, but it's pretty straightforward, no different to most other belt-driven twin-cams.
Looking forward to following your progress!
Can we infer from your post that the engine hasn't run for a while, and/or its history is unknown? If you do nothing else, please replace the cam belt before you try running the engine - if it fails you will suddenly find yourself with a much bigger job than you started with!
We don't yet know your level of mechanical experience and confidence - if you could use a step-by-step on cambelt replacement I'm sure we can help, but it's pretty straightforward, no different to most other belt-driven twin-cams.
Looking forward to following your progress!
"Farmer" Richard
1990 Lotus Excel SE (Lilith)
2022 MG MG5 EV (not due to be a classic for quite a few years...)
2011 Nissan Leaf (Ragly - EV pioneer, must be due to be a classic one day)
1990 Lotus Excel SE (Lilith)
2022 MG MG5 EV (not due to be a classic for quite a few years...)
2011 Nissan Leaf (Ragly - EV pioneer, must be due to be a classic one day)
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TonyL
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Hi Ady.
Looking forward to hearing more as the project progresses, & seeing some pictures.
Looking forward to hearing more as the project progresses, & seeing some pictures.
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AndrewWebber
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Welcome, get it going and safe and then get out and use it!
Andy
Andy
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Pete Boole
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Re: Newbie Excel owner
Fantastic car to inherit!! Welcome to the forum 
Pete
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