Inlet Manifold & Carburetorrs - Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual

SECTION EA
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TDC pasition of distributor rotor arm
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9 . Repiace the low tension cable and the distributor cap. Replace oil filter and thl
alternator. Replace the carburettws airbox assembly. Re-check ignition
timing.
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NLET MANIFOLD 8, CARBURETTORS
TO Remove (Naturally Aspirated)
1.
Drain the cooling system (see Section
'K').
2.
Remove the airbox outet cover (see Section
'L').
3.
Disconnect the water hoses from the manifold.
4.
Disconnect the breather pipe from the flame trap a t the rear end of the
airbox backplate. Disconnect the throttle and choke cables, and the
vacuum pipes.
5.
Disconnect the fuel feed pipe to the carburettnn, and
fit
plug t o main fuel
pipe to prevent fuel draining from the tank.
6.
Release the nuts and washen securing the manifald, and remove manifold.
7.
Further dismantling of the manifold, such as removing the carburettors,
may
be carried out as desired on the bench.