Andrew Jenkins' 1984
Andrew Jenkins from Portsmouth, UK owns a 1984 Turbo in Silver, with a Blue interior.
Model:
TurboYear: 1984Colour: SilverInterior: BlueDriving Style: NormalMiles per year: 2,000 - 4,000Owned Since: August 1996Purchase from: PrivateServiced at: Owner ServicingOther Cars: Merc 190e and a Company CarPrevious Lotus': NoneWhy an Esprit: You have to ask!Upgrades: extra fan assisted ventilation in engine compartment. adjustable front hocks, rears to follow. Turbo timer that starts as soon as off boost and does not alow engine to be turned of for three mins, manual over ride.
alarm system and imobiliser. recovered seats, carbon effect dash. recon wheels, front fogsProblems: blew head gasket 6 weeks after purchase racing a 911.
very few problems since, it gets looked after properly now!.........Info:
Modifications
Engine:
Rebuilt using high compression pistons and liners, block machined to except
them. Cylinder head machined and compression raised to 8.5 to 1. Boost raised
to 9 PSI By previous owner.
After blowing head gasket I replaced the cylinder head studs for the latest
non stretching verity and used new spec head gasket to reduce compression,
rebuilt head with new valve guides and replaced one piston and linear. Spacers
removed from waste gate to reduce boost back to 7 PSI 6 years on and now thinking
of increasing boost again.
Gear box:
Rose jointed connections on cross gate cable and selector Rod. 100% improvement
in feel and makes changing gear enjoyable again.
Chassis:
Adjustable front shockers and new springs, complete brake overhaul and new
Stainless brake lines.
Body:
Increased engine bay ventilation, fan assisted via left hand intake (normally
sealed on this model). Front driving lamps. Clear side repeater indicators.
Engine hatch rams, mounting points modified to allow complete vertical opening
of hatch for maintenance purposes.
Interior:
Seats recovered with genuine lotus hide. Carbon Fibre Effect dash. Self dipping
rear view mirror. Windscreen wash system fitted to wiper blade. Thatcham Cat
1 alarm. Turbo Timer.
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