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by lotushiast
Fri Dec 22, 2023 14:46
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Lotus Excel SE 1988 LHD
Replies: 1
Views: 983

Lotus Excel SE 1988 LHD

Hello, due to some circumstances i have to sell my lovely Excel SE LHD in BRG. She was repainted in 2010 and fully refurbished. Very nice condition and bone stock only non stock is the SS exhaust and the GAZ adjustable Shocks. The engine was rebuild last with a new crankshaft from Lotusbits and new ...
by lotushiast
Tue Feb 15, 2022 09:47
Forum: General
Topic: Connector?
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Re: Connector?

There is also the AC dryer bottle nearby, it has a switch with two spade connector but there are no cables to connect for.
I will have a look at the colors of the connector cables.
by lotushiast
Mon Feb 14, 2022 21:11
Forum: General
Topic: Connector?
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Re: Connector?

The connector is near by the starter motor in the engine bay.
by lotushiast
Mon Feb 14, 2022 18:16
Forum: General
Topic: Connector?
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Re: Connector?

Yes i know, but i'am unable to do it sorry.
by lotushiast
Mon Feb 14, 2022 18:08
Forum: General
Topic: Connector?
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Connector?

Hello, i have a two questions.
The connector in the attached Photo, what is it for?
Which sizes are the threads of the oil cooler?
Thanks a lot, Harald.
[https://photos.app.goo.gl/2gwWcfAH9SRL9kGcA][/img]
by lotushiast
Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:35
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Possibly Found a Cheap Oil-water Heat Exchanger
Replies: 12
Views: 2259

Re: Possibly Found a Cheap Oil-water Heat Exchanger

Great idea!! Where do plumb in the water hoses in the existing system?
by lotushiast
Thu Jan 14, 2021 09:51
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Tyre sizes for Excel SE
Replies: 25
Views: 11247

Re: Tyre sizes for Excel SE

Hi,

i found this tyre in the correct size. https://www.achillesradial.com/tire/com ... TR-K-Sport
Maybe worth a try.
by lotushiast
Wed Sep 09, 2020 17:45
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: Gearbox removal

Thanks all, that was also my toughts, but maybe there are smarter quys like me. i rebuild my engine and after running 1 hour i saw that a few drops of oil were coming from the rear crankshaft seal. So i thought i would an option to leave the engine in place and remove the gearbox to get this seal fi...
by lotushiast
Thu Sep 03, 2020 18:41
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Gearbox removal

Hello,

is it possible to remove the gearbox with the engine still in the car (Excel 1988 manual)?
Thanks!
by lotushiast
Wed Jun 03, 2020 19:47
Forum: General
Topic: O-Rings Steering Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 1953

Re: O-Rings Steering Rack

Great tip KevW!!!
i googled the Ford Part Numbers and it came out that one is 6x1,8mm and the other 7,6x1,8mm.
Thanks!!
by lotushiast
Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:53
Forum: General
Topic: O-Rings Steering Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 1953

O-Rings Steering Rack

Hello,

does some one have the dimension of the two O-Rings of the high and low pressure hoses that are connected to the steering rack.
Steering rack is those with the variable ratio for a 1988 Excel.
Thanks Harald.
by lotushiast
Sun Jan 06, 2013 13:33
Forum: General
Topic: No Power Steering
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: No Power Steering

Sorry,

link doesn't work!
by lotushiast
Sat Jan 05, 2013 22:19
Forum: General
Topic: No Power Steering
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

No Power Steering

Hello,

quick question to the cracks in this forum.
I want to ditch the power steering.
Which parts do i need?
Thanks in advance,

Harald.
by lotushiast
Sun Dec 02, 2012 21:01
Forum: General
Topic: ARB to chassis bushes
Replies: 24
Views: 5614

Re: ARB to chassis bushes

Quick question,

are these the ARB to Lower link bushes?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QH-FRONT-ANTI ... 564c81fa52

Regards Harald.
by lotushiast
Thu Sep 20, 2012 20:12
Forum: General
Topic: Cylinder Sealant
Replies: 1
Views: 890

Cylinder Sealant

Hello chaps,

what bis the right Cylinder to block sealant?
It is for a HC engine.

Thanks Harald.