v8 se

[jcb 260]

I have almost a deal completed for a 99 v8. From history I cannot see any rebuild, timing belts changed at 34000 {now 50000 mls}. Can I now expect liner/coolant problems etc. when is belts due change. many thanks

[scoule]

Try phoning the Lotus factory, if they rebuilt the engine, they should have records.

[lotusespritworld]

Do you have the vin and engine no.

[jcb 260]

lotusespritworld said:

Do you have the vin and engine no.

[jcb 260]

If I supply you with vin/engine no. is it possible for you to know if the engine has been rebuilt by lotus. thankyou. jcb260

[cross-eyed-twit]

I believe it is as he can cross reference it or phone the factory or something. mail Kato with the number, you will get a response yey or nay.
Dom

[jcb 260]

If the engine has not been rebuilt is it almost certain that it will cause problemns [liners/coolant etc.]soon ie. next 5000 mls.

[rob.e]

jcb 260 said:

If the engine has not been rebuilt is it almost certain that it will cause problemns [liners/coolant etc.]soon ie. next 5000 mls.

The engine may have been rebuilt already. Just because you don't have evidence doesnt mean it hasnt been done.

If it has not been done, you may still be fine. Lotus have stated that the majority (all?) of the cars that required a rebuild had had some history of excessive temps prior to the liner failure. Make sure your cooling system is tip top and you should be ok.

Even if you DO get a leak, then there are cars out there that were sorted out with Bars-Leak. Ie the fix did NOT necesitate a rebuild.