Removing Std Airbox...any links?
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Right the Huzza has arrived and it's potentially this weekend's project (in between snowfalls and rain).
The instructions for fitting it seem pretty straightforward so I'm happy to give it a crack, but there's no guideline for removing the std airbox. I've had a bit of a poke around and I think I can see the bracket (top left of box as you look at it into the engine compartment) with one 10mm (?) bolt holding it on.
Is there another to support it underneath which I can't see?
Anyone know of a decent link where some brighter spark than I has taken pics of the process?
Dunc/Wako or anyone else who's done this on an S1 can you offer advice on what worked/didn't work which will make my fitting experience a less painful one!
Cheers,
Tim
The instructions for fitting it seem pretty straightforward so I'm happy to give it a crack, but there's no guideline for removing the std airbox. I've had a bit of a poke around and I think I can see the bracket (top left of box as you look at it into the engine compartment) with one 10mm (?) bolt holding it on.
Is there another to support it underneath which I can't see?
Anyone know of a decent link where some brighter spark than I has taken pics of the process?
Dunc/Wako or anyone else who's done this on an S1 can you offer advice on what worked/didn't work which will make my fitting experience a less painful one! Cheers,
Tim
Pah, 
"Seek and Thou Shalt Find"
www.hangar111.com/workshop/itgfitting.htm
For anyone who ever needs it, this shows EXACTLY how to get the bugger off!
"Seek and Thou Shalt Find" www.hangar111.com/workshop/itgfitting.htm
For anyone who ever needs it, this shows EXACTLY how to get the bugger off!
For the love of god someone please tell me how to get the frickin' nut which holds the bottom section of the frickin' airbox into place off.
I have tried 8mm spanner, 10mm spanner and an adjustable at about 9mm but the fecker is SO hard to get to I just can't get purchase on it. Aslo which way does it loosen? Clockwise or anti-clockwise as you look at it?
I'm going crazy here and beginning to think that paying Sinclaires £50 to fit the b@stard is a bargain!!!
I have tried 8mm spanner, 10mm spanner and an adjustable at about 9mm but the fecker is SO hard to get to I just can't get purchase on it. Aslo which way does it loosen? Clockwise or anti-clockwise as you look at it?
I'm going crazy here and beginning to think that paying Sinclaires £50 to fit the b@stard is a bargain!!!
robsrocket said:
Have you tryed a socket on it? An extension bar for the socket might help. Have never done this so this could be a waste of time. hope it helps
I'd love to be able to use one mate but when you see how much room to move you have you'll see why it's impossible. I've been trying for about 2 hrs now and it won't budge. Hangar111's instructions for removal state you need an 8mm spanner for this section:
...but the bugger just won't fit over the bolt (which I helpfully can't see). Helpfully, the pic also shows a 10mm one being used
SO, I tried a 10mm spanner but that seems too big and nowhere in the world seems to sell 9mm one's. I have a tiny adjustable wrench but that seems to have about .5mm play in the damn thing so will grip but then releases when you apply pressure.
I'm losing my patience and about ready to re-fit the old box and book it into Sinclaires - £50 to avoid another hour of swearing at the car seems like a bargain right now
Cheers Dan - I must be doing something wrong then or not getting the spanner cleanly on the bolt. 10mm seems not to be getting enough purchase.
Can you tell me which direction loosens the bolt - towards you or away from you as you look into the bay?
I really don't want to be defeated on this as I know that this is the annoying bit and the next steps are really straightforward.
Thanks, Tim
P.S. wish I had the space and tools to get the bl--dy clam off!
>> Edited by S Works on Saturday 5th March 18:37
Can you tell me which direction loosens the bolt - towards you or away from you as you look into the bay?
I really don't want to be defeated on this as I know that this is the annoying bit and the next steps are really straightforward.
Thanks, Tim
P.S. wish I had the space and tools to get the bl--dy clam off!
>> Edited by S Works on Saturday 5th March 18:37
Away from you as you look into the engine bay. The head on the bolt is really shallow so you have to be careful. You may have rounded it off by now cos its pretty soft. Typical lotus design to be honest!
The alternative if you don't want to keep the box is just to grind off the other end inside the box. Otherwise you will struggle to get it off.
Dan
The alternative if you don't want to keep the box is just to grind off the other end inside the box. Otherwise you will struggle to get it off.
Dan
Gave it another half hour this morning and have concluded that it's completely impossible to do this without having a second joint between wrist and existing elbow, hands the size of Jeremy Beadle's gammy one and eye's on stalks.
So, just waiting for Homebase/B&Q to open and then it's dremel-time for the old airbox.
This is another reminder (rather like everytime I place a bet and inevitably lose) that I'm really not cut out for certain taks... i.e. I'm a total numpty when it comes to the grimy bits
So, just waiting for Homebase/B&Q to open and then it's dremel-time for the old airbox.
This is another reminder (rather like everytime I place a bet and inevitably lose) that I'm really not cut out for certain taks... i.e. I'm a total numpty when it comes to the grimy bits
Dan, do you know what's best to cut thru? The box or to grind down the nut/bolt end?
Obviously the box will be easier but then if I ever need to replace to std I'll have to get a new box. If I grind out part's of the nut with the dremel it should fall away from the bolt and then all I'd need to do is replace the bolt/nut in future.
Never used a dremel to grind down metal before so am anxious to measure twice, cut once so to speak!
Obviously the box will be easier but then if I ever need to replace to std I'll have to get a new box. If I grind out part's of the nut with the dremel it should fall away from the bolt and then all I'd need to do is replace the bolt/nut in future.
Never used a dremel to grind down metal before so am anxious to measure twice, cut once so to speak!
Sorry to hear you had a lot of hassle getting your airbox off S works.
I had hoped we were gonna here all about you views on the Hurricane this morning.
I chickened out and got someone to do mine as anything mechanical or DIY always seems to go pear shaped for me!
Hope it is all fixed up soon.
Tim
I had hoped we were gonna here all about you views on the Hurricane this morning.
I chickened out and got someone to do mine as anything mechanical or DIY always seems to go pear shaped for me!
Hope it is all fixed up soon.
Tim
d bolt which is the hassle. 
Hi Tim,
Sorry I didn't reply yesterday. I was out driving the car trying to get my new engine run in.
I would just grind the box to bits. If you ever need to put it back you could get one off eBay for a fiver.
Brute force and frustration is definitely the way forward on this one.
Dan
Sorry I didn't reply yesterday. I was out driving the car trying to get my new engine run in.
I would just grind the box to bits. If you ever need to put it back you could get one off eBay for a fiver.
Brute force and frustration is definitely the way forward on this one.
Dan
Too late, booked into Sinclaires on Friday morning. Downside, will cost me a few quid BUT upside it will get done properly and I won't end up knackering the car or my patience anymore.
Also it'll be done while I'm at work which means fun drive home with lots of BBBBRRRRRAAAAAAAARRRRRRRPPPP, they always give the car a damn good clean (which it needs!) and it means I can get up at the crack of dawn on Saturday and instead of yelling at the engine compartment I can take the roof off and scare Kent with my new growl!
Also it'll be done while I'm at work which means fun drive home with lots of BBBBRRRRRAAAAAAAARRRRRRRPPPP, they always give the car a damn good clean (which it needs!) and it means I can get up at the crack of dawn on Saturday and instead of yelling at the engine compartment I can take the roof off and scare Kent with my new growl!
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