Oil line recall - Page 25 - LotusTalk

High_Colorado · 01-15-2013, 08:59 AM

CLAM-OFF or NOT CLAM-OFF C O L O R A D O

I have seen several posts on this already. COLORADO, I just spoke with Ferrari o' Denver and they do not think 4 hours is enough time for a clam off job. They are going to attempt the crimping changes with clam in place.

They are about to test the procedure on a car to get an idea of the required time for the repair(s) and then start scheduling accordingly.

philethier · 01-15-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by High_Colorado

CLAM-OFF or NOT CLAM-OFF C O L O R A D O

I have seen several posts on this already. COLORADO, I just spoke with Ferrari o' Denver and they do not think 4 hours is enough time for a clam off job. They are going to attempt the crimping changes with clam in place.

They are about to test the procedure on a car to get an idea of the required time for the repair(s) and then start scheduling accordingly.

I'm not sure that Lotus has to pay them if they don't follow the Lotus procedure.

Drew09 · 01-15-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by agirls

Besides, it's my understanding that warranty work is always billed differently.

Yes it is. And labor times are different as well.

marc@la · 01-15-2013, 11:52 AM

Hi,
got my recall letter yesterday. Any recommendation if to go to Newport Beach or Galpin?

Marc

UNCbigM · 01-15-2013, 12:50 PM

I'm not sure if they are planning to remove the clam or not, I will get more details tomorrow when I find out if they received the remaining needed parts or not, which they are expecting.

If it's clam off, I'm nervous that 6 hours may not be enough for a one man job. My dealer is extremely small and will only have one guy working on my car. I really hope they have the parts, because if they don't I'm screwed, I have no idea when I'll get there after this week, as its 3.5 hours away and my schedule flexibility disappears at the end of this month.

LiveToDrive · 01-15-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by marc@la

Hi,
got my recall letter yesterday. Any recommendation if to go to Newport Beach or Galpin?

Marc

I'd like to know the same thing. I emailed Galpin, but got no response.

chiarov · 01-15-2013, 06:15 PM

Interesting, I got the VIN ECU recall but not the oil line one.

I have a 2005 Elise. Strange, so I guess not all of them are affected?

Ryno4x · 01-15-2013, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc@la

Hi,
got my recall letter yesterday. Any recommendation if to go to Newport Beach or Galpin?

Marc

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveToDrive

I'd like to know the same thing. I emailed Galpin, but got no response.

Newport would be my suggestion. I went into Galpin not to long ago and the sales guy was a pain and the parts guy was no better. I think lotus is just still to new to them??? I just set up a appointment for next week at Newport.

Lotus_forever · 01-15-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SIIK2NR

Got my ECU and Oil Line recall today.... I'll be scheduling soon.

Same here! Called the dealership in San Carlos (boardwalk) and they said that they don't have the parts hence I cannot schedule the appointment. They will call back when they get them in.

aztec1382 · 01-15-2013, 09:31 PM

Received both unfortunately fixed mine a while back
Would be nice if they just cut everyone a check

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philethier · 01-16-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus_forever

Same here! Called the dealership in San Carlos (boardwalk) and they said that they don't have the parts hence I cannot schedule the appointment. They will call back when they get them in.

Not a problem up here in Minnesota. My car is down for the winter. Waiting for dealer to call me back to make appointment for April.

Drew09 · 01-16-2013, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aztec1382

Received both unfortunately fixed mine a while back
Would be nice if they just cut everyone a check

There are reimbursements.

sith33 · 01-16-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by philethier

Not a problem up here in Minnesota. My car is down for the winter. Waiting for dealer to call me back to make appointment for April.

Ooo, let us know when you book for, so I can book after you

Thinking I'll have them put in an aluminum radiator while they're in there, you going to have them do anything else?

-Colin

tommyc · 01-16-2013, 07:24 AM

To do the job correctly the front clam should come off. While it is off put braided brake lines in and maybe an all Al radiator!

fatallightning · 01-16-2013, 08:12 AM

My shop has received the parts, but is still waiting on the tools (RS motorsports). I'm putting a rad in while the clam is off.

philethier · 01-16-2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sith33

Ooo, let us know when you book for, so I can book after you

Thinking I'll have them put in an aluminum radiator while they're in there, you going to have them do anything else?

-Colin

Thinking of radiator and hoses.

The blower-resister pack is popular, but since my car has had the drain holes since near the beginning in SoCal, I don't know if it is worth renewal.

UNCbigM · 01-16-2013, 03:59 PM

A friend and I both have an appointment Friday AM at Flow in NC. They are budgeting 6 hours per car. Their understanding is clam off is the method per Lotus.

Of course, you know, since it was over 70* here the last four days, they're calling for snow in the western half of our state tomorrow night, so there's a 50/50 chance we don't make it up there for our appointments.

dief · 01-16-2013, 05:29 PM

The letter mentions the front oil cooler line connecting the front coolers being replaced but what about the rest of the fittings at the filter sandwich plate and other fittings on oil coolers? I've already done the proper fitting swap on mine but if I were having the warranty recall work done I would ensure that all fittings are replaced with proper barbed fittings. It's been awhile but I believe it totals 6 fittings. If all Lotus is approving is replacing two fittings connecting the front oil cooler hose then that only addresses 1/3 of the potential leaky fittings. I don't think they would skimp on the recall but if it was my car I would definitely pony up for replacement of the other fittings if they are not in the recall plans.

agirls · 01-16-2013, 05:31 PM

Reread the letter. It includes all fittings at the oil coolers and at the sandwich plate. The only hose replaced is the one between the two coolers.

chiarov · 01-16-2013, 06:19 PM

Spoke too soon. My letter showed up today.

Any recommendations on dealer in the SF Bay Area? Boardwalk is the closest -- are they any good?

01-15-2013, 08:59 AM	#481 (permalink)
High_Colorado Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 320 Images: 5	CLAM-OFF or NOT CLAM-OFF C O L O R A D O I have seen several posts on this already. COLORADO, I just spoke with Ferrari o' Denver and they do not think 4 hours is enough time for a clam off job. They are going to attempt the crimping changes with clam in place. They are about to test the procedure on a car to get an idea of the required time for the repair(s) and then start scheduling accordingly. __________________ '06 Lotus Elise Ardent Red, Touring, Sport, Driving Lights, Stage II Exhaust, Risen Engine Covers, Star Shield, Yoko's, Sector111 FFI Cover; DS Brace Toe-link upgrade and cool Carpet Buttons, Long Blond Hairs in Pax Seat ... “I think the most important thing is that in the last seven days we've just had the greatest adventure of our lifetimes.” (Richard Branson)

01-15-2013, 11:52 AM	#484 (permalink)
marc@la Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 231	Dealer Recommendation in LA for the recall? Hi, got my recall letter yesterday. Any recommendation if to go to Newport Beach or Galpin? Marc

01-15-2013, 12:50 PM	#485 (permalink)
UNCbigM JLR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 233	I'm not sure if they are planning to remove the clam or not, I will get more details tomorrow when I find out if they received the remaining needed parts or not, which they are expecting. If it's clam off, I'm nervous that 6 hours may not be enough for a one man job. My dealer is extremely small and will only have one guy working on my car. I really hope they have the parts, because if they don't I'm screwed, I have no idea when I'll get there after this week, as its 3.5 hours away and my schedule flexibility disappears at the end of this month. __________________ '05 Elise - AS '64 Elan *Mehler Law Firm Racing* - aka MiLF Racing - Because Experience Counts**

01-15-2013, 06:15 PM	#487 (permalink)
chiarov Petrolhead Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlingame, CA Posts: 250	Interesting, I got the VIN ECU recall but not the oil line one. I have a 2005 Elise. Strange, so I guess not all of them are affected? __________________ 2005 Elise magnetic blue/biscuit

01-15-2013, 09:31 PM	#490 (permalink)
aztec1382 be afraid be very afraid Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 976 Images: 12	Received both unfortunately fixed mine a while back Would be nice if they just cut everyone a check Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ slwkart

01-16-2013, 07:24 AM	#494 (permalink)
tommyc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wellington, Fl Posts: 615	To do the job correctly the front clam should come off. While it is off put braided brake lines in and maybe an all Al radiator! __________________ 05 elise ardent red sport touring VF1 s/c, pro rad, arquay twin, etc etc etc 05 elise GG sport touring BWR s/c Charliex s/p dent in chassis=total loss 11 BMW 128i conv wifes car 03 GMC Yukon 90 eclipse gsx 420 whp sold 04 civic si sold

01-16-2013, 08:12 AM	#495 (permalink)
fatallightning Wheelman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyack, ny Posts: 43	My shop has received the parts, but is still waiting on the tools (RS motorsports). I'm putting a rad in while the clam is off. __________________ 05 LRG Elise Sector111/Reverie/Larini/SSR C5 Corvette H/C/I/Suspension SW20 MR2 JDM swapped VFR800/CB750K8

01-16-2013, 03:59 PM	#497 (permalink)
UNCbigM JLR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 233	A friend and I both have an appointment Friday AM at Flow in NC. They are budgeting 6 hours per car. Their understanding is clam off is the method per Lotus. Of course, you know, since it was over 70* here the last four days, they're calling for snow in the western half of our state tomorrow night, so there's a 50/50 chance we don't make it up there for our appointments. __________________ '05 Elise - AS '64 Elan *Mehler Law Firm Racing* - aka MiLF Racing - Because Experience Counts**

01-16-2013, 05:29 PM	#498 (permalink)
dief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 66	The letter mentions the front oil cooler line connecting the front coolers being replaced but what about the rest of the fittings at the filter sandwich plate and other fittings on oil coolers? I've already done the proper fitting swap on mine but if I were having the warranty recall work done I would ensure that all fittings are replaced with proper barbed fittings. It's been awhile but I believe it totals 6 fittings. If all Lotus is approving is replacing two fittings connecting the front oil cooler hose then that only addresses 1/3 of the potential leaky fittings. I don't think they would skimp on the recall but if it was my car I would definitely pony up for replacement of the other fittings if they are not in the recall plans.

01-16-2013, 05:31 PM	#499 (permalink)
agirls Mulholland > SCC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura County Posts: 2,386 Images: 73	Reread the letter. It includes all fittings at the oil coolers and at the sandwich plate. The only hose replaced is the one between the two coolers. __________________ Toys- 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange 05 Ducati S4R 02 Suzuki SV650 09 Kawasaki KLX250

01-16-2013, 06:19 PM	#500 (permalink)
chiarov Petrolhead Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlingame, CA Posts: 250	Spoke too soon. My letter showed up today. Any recommendations on dealer in the SF Bay Area? Boardwalk is the closest -- are they any good? __________________ 2005 Elise magnetic blue/biscuit

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