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[KJD Mk1]

Hi everyone,

Been looking around this forum for ages so thought I'd sign up.

Some might clock the user name from scoobynet I know a few from the forum post on here.

Thought I'd take a run up to the Sunday service next week for a look, anyone else going?

Kev

[SAB888]

Hi

Yes, I recognise your name from Scoobynet. Been on there a few years but don't tend to post too much, seem to be on here more!

Sab

[Red111]

Hi Kev, yes your red baby is still looking as good as ever (just hit 25k! It's bit of an in joke with the other Lotus boys as to how clean it is everytime I turn up!)

Hope your well and enjoying the Scooby.

Rob

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 16:01

[WWESTY]

Aha! Thought i recognised the user name....and Rob just confirmed it!

Hi Kev!

[KJD Mk1]

Red111 said:

Hi Kev, yes your red baby is still looking as good as ever (just hit 25k! It's bit of an in joke with the other Lotus boys as to how clean it is everytime I turn up!)

Hope your well and enjoying the Scooby.

Hi Rob,
so you still have her, it's still my wallpaper on my pc and i'm pleased to hear she is being well looked after.
Most of these Lotus guys are closit cleaners they just dont admit it lol
keep up the good work mate.

Rob

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 16:01

[Red111]

KJD Mk1 said:

Red111 said:

Hi Kev, yes your red baby is still looking as good as ever (just hit 25k! It's bit of an in joke with the other Lotus boys as to how clean it is everytime I turn up!)

Hope your well and enjoying the Scooby.

Hi Rob,
so you still have her, it's still my wallpaper on my pc and i'm pleased to hear she is being well looked after.
Most of these Lotus guys are closit cleaners they just dont admit it lol
keep up the good work mate.

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 16:01

Ah cool! Yep well looked after but she's currently laid up under that cover I also bought off you. Going in for a service on Tuesday with Andy and also he's going to sort out a leak it's developed, coolant runs very low after a run. I was thinking of emailing you as still have your address as sure from your previous posts on Seloc it's had a replacement radiator at some point in it's life to see if you could give me some info on what exactly happended/cause etc.

I have traced it to the passenger side rad pipe with a bleed value but according to Andy you don't need pipes on both sides with a bleed valve (drivers side also has one albeit a black one, not copper coloured) so I've got the part from EP without one......lot cheaper also.

If you can remember would be grateful for some info so I can pass onto Andy.

Cheers
Rob

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 22:04

[KJD Mk1]

WWESTY said:

Aha! Thought i recognised the user name....and Rob just confirmed it!

Hi Kev!

Hi there,

How are all the other SELOC guys and girls?

[KJD Mk1]

Red111 said:

KJD Mk1 said:

Red111 said:

Hi Kev, yes your red baby is still looking as good as ever (just hit 25k! It's bit of an in joke with the other Lotus boys as to how clean it is everytime I turn up!)

Hope your well and enjoying the Scooby.

Hi Rob,
so you still have her, it's still my wallpaper on my pc and i'm pleased to hear she is being well looked after.
Most of these Lotus guys are closit cleaners they just dont admit it lol
keep up the good work mate.

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 16:01

Ah cool! Yep well looked after but she's currently laid up under that cover I also bought off you. Going in for a service on Tuesday with Andy and also he's going to sort out a leak it's developed, coolant runs very low after a run. I was thinking of emailing you as still have your address as sure from your previous posts on Seloc it's had a replacement radiator at some point in it's life to see if you could give me some info on what exactly happended/cause etc.

I have traced it to the passenger side rad pipe with a bleed value but according to Andy you don't need pipes on both sides with a bleed valve (drivers side also has one albeit a black one, not copper coloured) so I've got the part from EP without one......lot cheaper also.

If you can remember would be grateful for some info so I can pass onto Andy.

Cheers
Rob

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 22:04

Rob,

About 6-7 months into ownership I started getting small spots of coolant on the windscreen during a drive spelling rad failure. The rads have plastic end caps the seal breaks hence the leak,I think its a common problem. As you know I bought the car from the Lotus main stealer Williams so as it was under warranty I took it back, they confirmed a very slight rad leak and replaced the rad under warranty.
All was fine for about a week when I noticed an ever so small coolant leak on the garage floor so again I took it back and this time was told the bleed valve on one of the front pipes and failed, again a new pipe was fitted and I never had an issue after that.
Now I cant recall which pipe failed but I think it was the near side but cant be sure. If the same pipe has failed I guess we are looking at 3 + years ago, my god time flies!!
Looks like you have it all under control and Andy will sort you out he's a great guy :-)

[Red111]

KJD Mk1 said:

Red111 said:

KJD Mk1 said:

Red111 said:

Hi Kev, yes your red baby is still looking as good as ever (just hit 25k! It's bit of an in joke with the other Lotus boys as to how clean it is everytime I turn up!)

Hope your well and enjoying the Scooby.

Hi Rob,
so you still have her, it's still my wallpaper on my pc and i'm pleased to hear she is being well looked after.
Most of these Lotus guys are closit cleaners they just dont admit it lol
keep up the good work mate.

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 16:01

Ah cool! Yep well looked after but she's currently laid up under that cover I also bought off you. Going in for a service on Tuesday with Andy and also he's going to sort out a leak it's developed, coolant runs very low after a run. I was thinking of emailing you as still have your address as sure from your previous posts on Seloc it's had a replacement radiator at some point in it's life to see if you could give me some info on what exactly happended/cause etc.

I have traced it to the passenger side rad pipe with a bleed value but according to Andy you don't need pipes on both sides with a bleed valve (drivers side also has one albeit a black one, not copper coloured) so I've got the part from EP without one......lot cheaper also.

If you can remember would be grateful for some info so I can pass onto Andy.

Cheers
Rob

Edited by Red111 on Saturday 17th July 22:04

Rob,

About 6-7 months into ownership I started getting small spots of coolant on the windscreen during a drive spelling rad failure. The rads have plastic end caps the seal breaks hence the leak,I think its a common problem. As you know I bought the car from the Lotus main stealer Williams so as it was under warranty I took it back, they confirmed a very slight rad leak and replaced the rad under warranty.
All was fine for about a week when I noticed an ever so small coolant leak on the garage floor so again I took it back and this time was told the bleed valve on one of the front pipes and failed, again a new pipe was fitted and I never had an issue after that.
Now I cant recall which pipe failed but I think it was the near side but cant be sure. If the same pipe has failed I guess we are looking at 3 + years ago, my god time flies!!
Looks like you have it all under control and Andy will sort you out he's a great guy :-)

Cheers Kev.

Yes time does fly doesn't it, only seems like yesterday was collecting her form you (and yes you did look sad on the driveway when I looked in mirror. I can see why and I'm sure I will be the same when I sell her but no intention of that yet!)

Rob

Edited by Red111 on Sunday 18th July 11:27