Brake boost, wheel alignment
Discussion
Have recently acquired an '87 Turbo Esprit HC (European model, not US). Still sorting out some of the niggles; would appreciate some help. Loti are sort of scarce is this corner of Africa
Brake booster Appears this model has a pump, as opposed to using the vacuum from the carb. Appears my pump is failing (not unreasonable after 15 years); occasionally no boost, also warning lights flash when turbo is used hard
Can this pump be reconditioned, or must it be replaced? Are there any alternatives?
Wheel alignment My local wheel alignment centre appears uncertain how to adjust rear suspension, should it be necessary. Must it be shimmed? Are the joints eccentric?
Turbo wastegate Stuck closed for the second time in two months. Other than getting it disassembled (again), is there an external way of unsticking? Any other suggestions? Have tried to make sure it opens at least once per week
Brake booster Appears this model has a pump, as opposed to using the vacuum from the carb. Appears my pump is failing (not unreasonable after 15 years); occasionally no boost, also warning lights flash when turbo is used hard
Can this pump be reconditioned, or must it be replaced? Are there any alternatives?
Wheel alignment My local wheel alignment centre appears uncertain how to adjust rear suspension, should it be necessary. Must it be shimmed? Are the joints eccentric?
Turbo wastegate Stuck closed for the second time in two months. Other than getting it disassembled (again), is there an external way of unsticking? Any other suggestions? Have tried to make sure it opens at least once per week
Redcow - sorry i can't answer your questions, but i can point you in the direction of another forum that may give you answers..:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/turboesprit/
This forum has 1076 esprit owners signed up. I'd be surprised if you DIDN'T get an answer to your questions on here.
Cheers
Rob
98 V8-GT
ps i also had sticking wastegate problem on my v8.. got fed up with having to un-stick it so often, so had a new one fitted. For the v8 this was only £150 or so.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/turboesprit/
This forum has 1076 esprit owners signed up. I'd be surprised if you DIDN'T get an answer to your questions on here.
Cheers
Rob
98 V8-GT
ps i also had sticking wastegate problem on my v8.. got fed up with having to un-stick it so often, so had a new one fitted. For the v8 this was only £150 or so.
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