Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 190

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SECTION EA
14.
On Series Three and Turbo models : Remove the bolts securing the four
mountings to the engine/transmission unit, remove the two engine mounting
front legs from the cylinder block, and l i f t out the assembly from the car.
To Replace (all models)
Replacement i s a reversal of the removal procedure, but the following points should be
observed:
On
912
and Wet Sump
91
0 engines, check underside of sump by clutch housing
fixings for shim marking. '000'
-
no shim, '020'
-
one0.020" shim, '040'
-
two 0.020" shims. These shims to be fitted between clutch housing and sump.
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On Series One and Two Esprit models ; Insert the same number of shims
between the transmission and chassis mounting brackets a s noted on removal.
Connect the front engine mountings first, and shim the rear mountings
i f
necessary to avoid preloading the mountings.
(Not Turbo models) Adjust clutch release mechanism to clearance given i n
e
'Technical Data'
.
Close the radiator drain tap, and refill the coolingsystem.
Check security of gearbox drain plug. Refill gearbox
i f
necessary with
recommended o i l and replace filler/level plug.
Check security of sump drain plug. Refill engine with one of the
recommended oils
i f
necessary. Replace filler cap securely (double notch),
otherwise an o i l loss could occur.
Esprit models : Check
the
gear linkage and cross-gate cable adjustments
for correct selection of a l l gears, and ad just
i f
necessary,
Check security of a l l fuel pipe connections.
Check and adjust ignition timing, slow running speed and idle mixture.
Check tension of a1
I
'V'
be1 ts
.
Check engine/gearbox a s embly for o'il, water and exhaust leaks,
rectifying where necessary
. ,
Road test car and check operation of a l l engine/gearbox ancillaries and
instruments, including operation o f the headlamps.
NOTE:
~lite/Eclats manufactured from the beginning of September
1978
with chassis number
7809
onwards have a revised left hand engine mounting heat shield fitted, which should be
fitted
to all vehicles when the opportunity arises.
This
improved heatshield is fitted to the chassis as shown, instead of to the engine
mounting bracket as formerly.
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