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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Monday,May 20, 2024, 04:22:28 PM »
Wasted a chunk of the day getting refused from giving blood due to recent dentistry (different rules online to their handbook) so didn't get as much done. Offside door lock removed, harder job due to random nuts and screw headed bolts being deployed at some time, and removal revealed damage to the door that will need repair - grrr.  Got the wiper motor out and if I finish the o/s door and get the heater out tomorrow, that's about it for the interior.

Found the dashboard STL template and although I couldn't get it to print using a suitable app, converted it to jpeg so I can create a template to make the missing lower section of mine and bond it to what's left, with strengthening as required. Decided I'll cover the dashboard in vinyl, which I think should look good and cover a multitude of sins.
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Garage / Re: Europa TCST
« Last post by Cheguava on Monday,May 20, 2024, 03:45:35 PM »
Quote from: TurboFource on Monday,May 20, 2024, 03:26:05 PM
Small progress this week ….  :-\

Made a “seal”  for lower radiator hose to body …. Some other misc.

Is the seal standard fitment, or because of the issues you had lining up the hose mentioned in your previous post? Or alternatively, there's no seal but there should be?

Feel your pain on the seat pans - mine had also rusted but not as badly as yours.
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Garage / Re: Europa TCST
« Last post by TurboFource on Monday,May 20, 2024, 03:26:05 PM »
Small progress this week ….  :-\

Made a “seal”  for lower radiator hose to body …. Some other misc.
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Garage / Re: Lubricating clutch release bearing guide tube
« Last post by dakazman on Monday,May 20, 2024, 02:01:59 PM »
  There is a hole in the lower right side that you can see the input shaft of the gearbox and the release bearing. you can spray with WD-40 the input shaft, release bearing by aiming rearwards, while exercising the clutch pedal. DO NOT SPRAY THE CLUCH DISC.   
  The release bearing shaft outer sleeve hole, through the housing has some play and probably is not your problem.
Dakazman
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Garage / Re: What are we missing, what should I make on a VMC?
« Last post by EuropaTC on Monday,May 20, 2024, 01:01:17 PM »
Quote from: GavinT on Monday,May 20, 2024, 11:17:52 AM
That looks like the filter used on the Lotus Esprit (not sure which model/s) as well as the Excel etc.?
There's also a K&N version if that takes the fancy.
Yep, you're right....  it's a paper filter in a metal framework like this one.

https://www.pnmparts.co.uk/lotus-air-filter-0487
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Events / Re: Ragtops 2024
« Last post by TurboFource on Monday,May 20, 2024, 12:34:51 PM »
Pics are always nice 😊
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Events / Ragtops 2024
« Last post by 2766R on Monday,May 20, 2024, 11:30:01 AM »
Just saw this on FB.  Took place 2 Sundays ago.  I was there with my Europa.  If there is any interest to see more, I’ve got a bunch of pictures that I could post.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/M93tSFznaafMSZu5/?mibextid=ox5AEW
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Garage / Re: What are we missing, what should I make on a VMC?
« Last post by GavinT on Monday,May 20, 2024, 11:17:52 AM »
Quote from: EuropaTC on Saturday,May 18, 2024, 10:29:46 PM

It's a poor shot, but you can get the idea from this old photo taken during a respray...

That looks like the filter used on the Lotus Esprit (not sure which model/s) as well as the Excel etc.?
There's also a K&N version if that takes the fancy.
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Technical Articles and DIY tools and tips / Re: Registering an Imported Car in the UK
« Last post by GavinT on Monday,May 20, 2024, 11:05:47 AM »
Quote from: EuropaTC on Monday,May 20, 2024, 08:53:52 AM
:)
Stunning.

They are wasting their talents, they ought to be writing scripts for farces....

Stunning is right.
If we're writing scripts, maybe Joe Lycett's approach to parking fines might be appropriate.

https://youtu.be/2Gkiw7zpULo?si=f6S2slRMgmU-Z7DW
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Garage / Re: What are we missing, what should I make on a VMC?
« Last post by jbcollier on Monday,May 20, 2024, 09:44:33 AM »
Europa engine compartments get warm, very warm.  If you are going to make something up, have it draw in cooler air from near the front of the rear wheel well.
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