Eyelise's TVS install - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 05:54 PM

I've taken to working with the Lotus manual and the instructions side by side. The manual had a few good suggestions on decreasing the fuel pressure and volume. If your engine will not start like mine then just turning the engine over for 20sec will do or you can disconnect this safety lock

Eyelise · 05-06-2009, 06:01 PM

I found you need to disconnect the electrical connection to the VVT valve and the brackets for the coil wires to lift the fuel rail up and out of the way.

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?

05-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	Engine Bay preparation I've taken to working with the Lotus manual and the instructions side by side. The manual had a few good suggestions on decreasing the fuel pressure and volume. If your engine will not start like mine then just turning the engine over for 20sec will do or you can disconnect this safety lock Attached Images

05-06-2009, 06:01 PM	#42 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	I found you need to disconnect the electrical connection to the VVT valve and the brackets for the coil wires to lift the fuel rail up and out of the way. Attached Images

05-06-2009, 06:07 PM	#43 (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	#44 (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	#45 (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	#46 (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	#47 (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	#49 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	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	#50 (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	#51 (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	#52 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	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	#54 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	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	#55 (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	#57 (permalink)
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05-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#59 (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

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05-08-2009, 08:29 PM	#60 (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?