Lotus Esprit Series, Workshop Manual

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contact breaker points settings and
i f
necessary. Check timing and
adjust
i f
necessary. Clean ond reset spark plug points. Check alternator mounting
bolts for tightness. a l l
'V'
belt condition and tension, adjust i f necessary.
Check adjust air conditioning compressor belt tension and check mounting bolts
for tightness (when fitted). Check security of a l l fixings especially engine
bolts, exhaust manifold and carburetter mountings. Ctieck adjust slow running
mixture and i d l e speed. Check security and cleanliness of ignition harness joints
and starter motor connections. Top up cooling system arid check
security and of a l l water hoses.
Fuel System
Check fuel system for leaks, fuel pipe corinections on carburetters, fuel pump fuel
and fuel filter. for. tightness.
Check entire system for operation (including and adjust i f
necessary. Check security of
broke pipes arid vacuum pipe connections. Top up
brake f l u i d reservoir,
i f
low check for cause. Check operation o f brake
brake warning lamp. Check front and rear brake pads for material remaining,
i f
down
their specified torque loading.
Clutch
Ctieck and
i f
necessary top up f l u i d reservoir. operation of clutch
and adjust
i f
necessary.
Steering and
Check security o f a l l steering connections, including clamps and mountings.
Check steering unit and anti- roll bar mountings for Ctieck condition o f
anit- roll bar mounting rubbers. Check steering unit for o i l leaks, and condition o f
rubber bellows. Check front damper, wishbone and b a l l joint mounting bolts t o
specified torque loadings. Check front and wheels alignment. Check rear radius
arm, and lower l i n k bolts to specified torque loadings. Check a l l
steering and front and rear suspension moving parts for wear. Check and adjust front
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