Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 589

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SECTION PB
Insert dipstick (Sankyo tool number 32447) with the angled 'stop' towards highest
part
of compressor, just inside the plug hole. Align the angled bottom of the 'stop' with
the top surface of the o i l f i l l e r hole, and insert the dipstick until it reaches the
'stop'
Remove the dipstick and count the number of increments covered with oil.
Compare the measurement taken i n
3
(compressor angle) and the oil level
increment with those shown i n following table.
8.
If
the increments indicated on the dipstick do not f a l l between the figures given
i n the above table, add or subtract o i l until the mid-range figure i s achieved.
9 .
Refit o i l filler plug and tighten to
6
to
9
f t . lbs.
(0.8
to
1 .2
kg-m). Ensure the
O-ring i s not twisted and that the O-ring seating
is
clean before fitting, Do not
overtighten
if
plug leaks,
fit
a new O-ring. Re-charge the system with
refrigerant as previously described.
Mounting Angle
in
Acceptable o i l level
Degrees
I
i n Increments