Eyelise's TVS install - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:07 PM

The connection to the VVT valve was a pain and took me soooo long to unplug. Once the rail was free it was easy to remove the injectors and drain.

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:22 PM

I'd recommend removing the TB to gain access to these two driver side intake brackets

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Before and after TB removal:

turbophil · 05-06-2009, 06:38 PM

I suppose that depends on the visual... Easy enough to trick the ECU with a resistor across the plug to avoid the mil if you remove the Evap bits...

Best,

Phil

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:42 PM

I would have had the intake out but I couldn't get the serpentine belt off. I'm embarrased but I couldn't loosen the tensioner. How the heck do you do it?

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:43 PM

I'm not worried about the visual, just the MIL and passing the sniff test

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

I suppose that depends on the visual... Easy enough to trick the ECU with a resistor across the plug to avoid the mil if you remove the Evap bits...

Best,

Phil

zygotesoup · 05-06-2009, 07:03 PM

get a 19mm socket or box wrench and torque the part circled in red clockwise and you will be able to slide the belt off.

let me tell you... it is a serious pain in the ass with the clam on. I had to remove the passenger side rear wheel and pull on it from below the car while my friend removed the belt from above.

turbophil · 05-06-2009, 07:08 PM

Use a 19mm 6 point (must be 6 point) socket to turn the circled tensioner lug clockwise... You'll need an extension on the ratchet most likely. slip the belt off the alternator...

Good luck!

Phil

turbophil · 05-06-2009, 07:09 PM

Oops, zygo beat me to it... Back to work for me!

zygotesoup · 05-06-2009, 07:20 PM

Good point about the 6 point socket though Phil. I actually used a looooong 12 point wrench to get mine off... had I stripped it, I probably would have had to cut the belt, and buy a new tensioner.

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Ok I tried that but it didn't budge. I guess I didn't use enough muscle. I thought you might have to loosen that pivot bolt below it or something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zygotesoup

get a 19mm socket or box wrench and torque the part circled in red clockwise and you will be able to slide the belt off.

let me tell you... it is a serious pain in the ass with the clam on. I had to remove the passenger side rear wheel and pull on it from below the car while my friend removed the belt from above.

zygotesoup · 05-06-2009, 07:25 PM

Nope. Just get a really long wrench or a breaker bar for more leverage. I had to make a special trip to the store just for this. Real pain in the ass.

turbophil · 05-06-2009, 07:26 PM

yes, more muscle. Put your back into it!

Ol'Racer · 05-07-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyelise

Ok I tried that but it didn't budge. I guess I didn't use enough muscle. I thought you might have to loosen that pivot bolt below it or something.

I know this sounds too easy, but I just used ONE hand to move the tensioner with this tool* and the other to slide the belt over the alternator. I've used it on many different cars and it's worth at least 3 X what it costs. May have been in the $30 price range...too old to remember.

*Kit 52 13pc "POWERBUILT" Serpentine Belt Tool. It has many sockets and one to fit the Elise/Exege. It comes in a molded case about 2 ft long with more attachments than Madonna's vibrator. And the bar is flat steel around a 1/4" thick and around 18-20" long. I think I got it at Kragen or Autozone years ago. Of all the 'trick' tools I have this is top drawer and a must have.

robains · 05-07-2009, 09:09 AM

My BIG tool

Ghetto, cost next to nothing, 3 ft long with more than enough leverage.

Eyelise · 05-08-2009, 08:18 PM

I used the extension from my floor jack. It work just fine. It only took me one minute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

My BIG tool

Ghetto, cost next to nothing, 3 ft long with more than enough leverage.

Eyelise · 05-08-2009, 08:25 PM

I removed all the brackets and bolts but when I try to slide the intake off the studs it gets stuck half way.

Eyelise · 05-08-2009, 08:29 PM

I think it is getting stuck on the VVT valve. Could there be another bracket I missed? I removed the alternator and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and remove the oil return and then the VVT valve to see if that helps. Is there another trick to removing the intake?

robains · 05-08-2009, 09:53 PM

remove the 10mm bolt holding VVT in and rotate VVT, this should give you enough clearance to remove intake.

Eyelise · 05-09-2009, 11:52 AM

I did remove the 10mm bolt and rotate the valve. It still doesn't seem to have the clearance. Maybe I'll just remove the oil return line and valve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

remove the 10mm bolt holding VVT in and rotate VVT, this should give you enough clearance to remove intake.

05-06-2009, 06:07 PM	#41 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	The connection to the VVT valve was a pain and took me soooo long to unplug. Once the rail was free it was easy to remove the injectors and drain. Attached Images

05-06-2009, 06:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	I'd recommend removing the TB to gain access to these two driver side intake brackets Attached Images Last edited by Eyelise : 05-06-2009 at 06:33 PM.

05-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	Before and after TB removal: Attached Images Last edited by Eyelise : 05-06-2009 at 07:19 PM.

05-06-2009, 06:38 PM	#44 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	I suppose that depends on the visual... Easy enough to trick the ECU with a resistor across the plug to avoid the mil if you remove the Evap bits... Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-06-2009, 06:42 PM	#45 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	I would have had the intake out but I couldn't get the serpentine belt off. I'm embarrased but I couldn't loosen the tensioner. How the heck do you do it? Attached Images

05-06-2009, 07:03 PM	#47 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,219	get a 19mm socket or box wrench and torque the part circled in red clockwise and you will be able to slide the belt off. let me tell you... it is a serious pain in the ass with the clam on. I had to remove the passenger side rear wheel and pull on it from below the car while my friend removed the belt from above. __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

05-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#48 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Use a 19mm 6 point (must be 6 point) socket to turn the circled tensioner lug clockwise... You'll need an extension on the ratchet most likely. slip the belt off the alternator... Good luck! Phil Attached Images __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-06-2009, 07:09 PM	#49 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Oops, zygo beat me to it... Back to work for me! __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-06-2009, 07:20 PM	#50 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,219	Good point about the 6 point socket though Phil. I actually used a looooong 12 point wrench to get mine off... had I stripped it, I probably would have had to cut the belt, and buy a new tensioner. __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

05-06-2009, 07:25 PM	#52 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,219	Nope. Just get a really long wrench or a breaker bar for more leverage. I had to make a special trip to the store just for this. Real pain in the ass. __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

05-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#53 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	yes, more muscle. Put your back into it! __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-07-2009, 09:09 AM	#55 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,815	My BIG tool Ghetto, cost next to nothing, 3 ft long with more than enough leverage. Attached Images __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

05-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	Intake stuck I removed all the brackets and bolts but when I try to slide the intake off the studs it gets stuck half way. Attached Images

05-08-2009, 08:29 PM	#58 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	I think it is getting stuck on the VVT valve. Could there be another bracket I missed? I removed the alternator and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and remove the oil return and then the VVT valve to see if that helps. Is there another trick to removing the intake?

05-08-2009, 09:53 PM	#59 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,815	remove the 10mm bolt holding VVT in and rotate VVT, this should give you enough clearance to remove intake. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

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