Looking for Esprit Turbo
Discussion
Thanks mmgt, it really is in superb condition (body work) but I need to really get to crawl all over it to see if it needs anything else underneath but so far and touch wood it seems ok. Just one issue, the gears are a bit tight to get, especially reverse gear, however a little perseverance and it falls into gear, is this normal on these old Esprit`s or is there an easy fix?
Over winter I will give it new springs, shocks, discs, pads and will get the wishbones cleaned up and powder coated with new bushes. It will be getting cam belts done within the next couple of weeks, including water pump change whilst the belts are off.
Over winter I will give it new springs, shocks, discs, pads and will get the wishbones cleaned up and powder coated with new bushes. It will be getting cam belts done within the next couple of weeks, including water pump change whilst the belts are off.
The gear shift is always a bit stiff until you get used to them, however if its too stiff it could be the clutch or gear linkages? I would speak to P.N.M Engineering Pete knows it all when it comes to Esprits and they have all the parts you are looking for to clean and upgrade. They also have many upgraded parts and fixes for the Esprit. Check out their web site. Mark.
There's no doubt smooth shifting an Esprit V8 is more an art form than anything mechanical. But keeping it all greased and upgrading worn out linkages will help. But even now, 10 years on, I sometimes struggle, especially with first to second when the gearbox oil is cold.
The key to reverse is to select first first, then move to reverse in one movement, lifting the collar at the right moment as it moves across the gate. It will come with practice and it becomes strangely satisfying when you get it right.
The key to reverse is to select first first, then move to reverse in one movement, lifting the collar at the right moment as it moves across the gate. It will come with practice and it becomes strangely satisfying when you get it right.
Hedgerley said:
There's no doubt smooth shifting an Esprit V8 is more an art form than anything mechanical. But keeping it all greased and upgrading worn out linkages will help. But even now, 10 years on, I sometimes struggle, especially with first to second when the gearbox oil is cold.
The key to reverse is to select first first, then move to reverse in one movement, lifting the collar at the right moment as it moves across the gate. It will come with practice and it becomes strangely satisfying when you get it right.
Thanks I will try that next time I take it out.The key to reverse is to select first first, then move to reverse in one movement, lifting the collar at the right moment as it moves across the gate. It will come with practice and it becomes strangely satisfying when you get it right.
Forgot to mention, if you are looking to upgrade the cooling system, there is a group buy for an Alunox radiator and oil cooler set over on TLF at the moment. It might not be too late to join in....
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