[steveamne]

We just started an engine repair project on this super clean 1983 Esprit Turbo...classis Lotus Esprit style!

 

[mpesik]

That vehicle is just too clean.
Wow.
What is the mileage?

 

[roadtalontsi]

is it alot easier to pull out the top than bottom? seems like most work i see is out the top. Also do you have to add weight ballast to the car to keep it stable when removing the motor/trans. car looks great for the age, doesnt look like any real dirty work, everything is so clean.

 

[steveamne]

is it alot easier to pull out the top than bottom? seems like most work i see is out the top. Also do you have to add weight ballast to the car to keep it stable when removing the motor/trans. car looks great for the age, doesnt look like any real dirty work, everything is so clean.

The engine/gearbox has to be pulled from the top as the chassis doesn't allow for it to be dropped out the bottom. Depending on the car...somtimes we'll strap it to the lift arms to ensure it's secure when removing large components.

This is a very clean example of an early Esprit...well cared for over the years!

 

[jtrealty]

That car IS really clean! Just why is the engine being pulled? Nothing looks all that bad.
David Teitelbaum

 

[sleekgt]

That oil cap location caught my eye - is the 85 Esprit carb engine that different compared to my 88 Bosch FI engine (oil cap opposite side)?

I believe the earlier Turbo Esprits used different liners, etc. but location of the oil cap seems it wouldn't change.

Incredibly clean engine - looking forward for rest of story on the work being done.

 

[mieczkow]

That's where the cap is on a '89 Turbo (non-SE). On the SE it was moved forward to allow room for the chargecooler....

 

[Laser Bob]

Tom- what plug wires are those?

 

[jphoenix]

Tom- what plug wires are those?

They look to be the same plug wires as on my S4 with the phenolic tube shrouds over the center rubber plug.

 

[mieczkow]

:facepalm

I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember the source - I got them on-line from a west coast supplier and got the original contact from Jim Knowles. A while ago I asked Jim if he remembered the name of the place and he didn't - I have this vague recollection it was called "Royal" something - they did list a specific Esprit application and the wires were reasonable priced. It's been a while but I'll polk around and see if I can come up with the name.