When jacking the car, most usually put the stands under the suspension lower bolt - the lower suspension arms can bend if you jack them up (mine came like that!)
Looking at the general state of that engine and the condition of the timing belt, I would recommend you do not use the starter to turn over the engine. That old timing belt is likely to break or strip some teeth with the torque of the starter being applied to the crankshaft. Either replace the timing belt or turn over the engine by hand and do leak down testing instead of compression testing. If that belt snaps you are in for an extremely expensive engine rebuild.
Thanks, you raise a really good point. In person the belt seems to be okay but because the car has been sitting for over 30 years I do plan to replace it soon.
If you fit a high torque starter - which quite a few do, I also gives more clearance on filter. Correct filter also has a non return valve which means oil pressure builds faster.
Tube along the top is your fuel tank vent hoses - they collapse with age often causing fuel smells in the car. You also have rare air con in your car and the alternator is not original by the look of it.
Thanks for confirming! I suspected that the brittle tube was some kind of vent for the gas tanks. I'm impressed that you can tell the alternator isn't original, I hope it even works.
You probably know this, if it hasn’t been done already, be sure to replace the plastic “T” fitting in the fuel line with a brass one. Many an Esprit went up in flames because they split. My ‘79 almost did but the gas just didn’t ignite.
@@BeeWildered No problem, its just the "story" is often one of the most enjoyable parts of a cars rebuild, look forward to your future episodes. Thanks.
Such a cool Lotus! The interiors of this era are so home-made looking!
When jacking the car, most usually put the stands under the suspension lower bolt - the lower suspension arms can bend if you jack them up (mine came like that!)
Oh that's helpful thanks!
Ha! Making me want to get back to mine!!! 😂 keep it up man
That's the plan, thanks!
Looking at the general state of that engine and the condition of the timing belt, I would recommend you do not use the starter to turn over the engine. That old timing belt is likely to break or strip some teeth with the torque of the starter being applied to the crankshaft. Either replace the timing belt or turn over the engine by hand and do leak down testing instead of compression testing. If that belt snaps you are in for an extremely expensive engine rebuild.
Thanks, you raise a really good point. In person the belt seems to be okay but because the car has been sitting for over 30 years I do plan to replace it soon.
If you fit a high torque starter - which quite a few do, I also gives more clearance on filter. Correct filter also has a non return valve which means oil pressure builds faster.
Ps your sump plug is not standard!
@@henryweston-davies6320thanks! still sorting things out, I really appreciate the comments.
@@henryweston-davies6320 I was wondering about that, the head of the bolt is a strange size and shape!
Can't imagine changing the oil filter with the intake/ carbs installed!
@@johngault3973 I know! Everything is packed in for sure!
Tube along the top is your fuel tank vent hoses - they collapse with age often causing fuel smells in the car. You also have rare air con in your car and the alternator is not original by the look of it.
Thanks for confirming! I suspected that the brittle tube was some kind of vent for the gas tanks. I'm impressed that you can tell the alternator isn't original, I hope it even works.
Good way to get the oil filter out😂
You probably know this, if it hasn’t been done already, be sure to replace the plastic “T” fitting in the fuel line with a brass one. Many an Esprit went up in flames because they split. My ‘79 almost did but the gas just didn’t ignite.
@@mensaconservative7887 right, that's scary! I'll make sure to replace all fuel lines for sure and thanks for the tip on brass fittings!
Golden gate lotus club has a good cross reference list for esprit’s.
Curious, did you have any Histrionics on the car?
Unfortunately I don't but I might be able to find out some from the person I purchased from.
@@BeeWildered No problem, its just the "story" is often one of the most enjoyable parts of a cars rebuild, look forward to your future episodes. Thanks.
I hope you figure out what that thing is.
I did, I think 🤔