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[fezzasus]

I see, looks like something you find in a washing machine.

 

Or a 6.0 L V8 GM truck

[gaffer1986]

As you can probably tell from some of my posts. I really don't know what I'm talking about. Although I did fix an oven the other day

[Sticky]

Only 'some' of your posts?..............hmm 😂😂😂

[smiley]

Keep 'm coming gaffer. We love your posts.

(Well, not the oil consumptiom thread flood, but the rest)

 

[gaffer1986]

I thought the oil consumption poll was a good idea. Glad to hear you enjoy my ramblings.

[fezzasus]

PCV system now working.

 

 

Slightly better view.

 

Diagram:

 

 

 

It's not pretty by any means, but it'll work. I'm going to get some nylon braiding to put over the PCV hose to make it look less bodgetastic

 

[smiley]

Good work.

(though not actually the pcv, as that's in your engine, but the rocker cover breather)

[fezzasus]

Good work. (though not actually the pcv, as that's in your engine, but the rocker cover breather)

Yeah, that was a pretty quick sketch. Technically the entire system is the pcv, but you're right, I've labeled the rocker vent wrong

[fezzasus]

Fuel system progress. Not happy with the crap Motorsport fuel filters, they are too small or too corse filtration.

Step up Bosch filter with an6 adaptors

[fezzasus]

I'll be taking a dremel to my fuel tank access hatch soon to fit all of the above. There's been pretty heated discussion over the impact on the  structural integrity. Firstly, it's minimal as anyone with a hint of engineering awareness should know that the strength of a structure is carried on the edge rather than the face. Secondly, I've found that Lotus enlarge the fuel tank access hatch from the factory for the later cars (photo is from an Exige V6)

 

[gaffer1986]

I like your handbrake gaiter and surround.

[techieboy]

I like your handbrake gaiter and surround.

(photo is from an Exige V6)

[gaffer1986]

I thought it looked lotus like, the sills look different.

[fezzasus]

A mere £180 if you want it: https://www.deroure....&SMO=0&ST=&SC=0 (items 18 and 24)

[gaffer1986]

Stuff that!

[fezzasus]

Stuff that!

 

My thoughts exactly. I could just about tolerate £58 for the leather gaiter, however £120 for the bezel is pretty shocking.

[fezzasus]

Fuel system

 

Pump:

 

DW65a - direct replacement for the OEM pump. Same filter size, same attachment, no need to solder any wires. Turbine impeller so should be much quieter than the Walbro 255

 

 

Flow chart:

 

 

Filter

 

Bosch unit with AN6 adaptors. Can retain original installation location.

 

 

Pipes

 

Replaced with stainless steel overbraided PTFE lines. Would strongly recommend use of PTFE rather than rubber as PTFE won't degrade. 

 

PTFE lines means it's almost impossible to implement with JGs layout.

 

I oped for 90 degree quick fit connectors as shown here;

 

 

and done;

 

 

[Arno]

 

Replaced with stainless steel overbraided PTFE lines. Would strongly recommend use of PTFE rather than rubber as PTFE won't degrade. 

 

 

Yup.. And they won't 'sweat' fuel so you won't get that constant slight background whiff of petrol as is common with rubber hoses.

 

Bye, Arno.

[fezzasus]

Started making my own headlights (it's only fair that I get a pair). Silver and CF;

 

[Raptor]

Very nice. I can only hope I manage to get a set in future.