I’m currently rebuilding a 340r with its VHPD engine in it and renewing pipes where needed. I’ve tried to get hold of one of these pipes but as lotus have kindly made them obsolete I’ve had no other choice but to look into getting them remanufactured.
I’m in the early process of discussing and getting tooling made so this pipe can be remade.
These will all be professionally hand made and come with a 3yr Warranty.
Standard Colours are:-
Blue
Black
Red
Other colours are available but will be subject to a 10-15% additional charge.
Prices have not been finalised yet - obviously the more people that are interested then the cheaper they will be.
Please let me know if you are interested by either Private Message or post on this thread.
Had a couple of question to confirm which pipe this is so i’ve borrowed one of Esprits photo’s as is dark outside now and mine doesn’t show up very well. (Hope thats ok George)
Hose can be seen connected to the 2 cam breather holes and runs down to the catch tank (or free air)
[quote=SeanB]Fair play Paul, about time somebody had these redone.
Have you spoken to people like Seriously Lotus, and the other parts suppliers, they may have some off you for stock. [/quote]
Thanks Sean
Hadn’t thought that far ahead if i’m honest as i’m guessing its a low run rate product for them. Will certainly give them a nudge closer to the ordering time
I would be interested if you get any made or if you find someone who has them in stock.
I just have one pipe of each connection running to the catch tank at the moment.
PC
[quote=pmyhill]I’m currently rebuilding a 340r with its VHPD engine in it and renewing pipes where needed. I’ve tried to get hold of one of these pipes but as lotus have kindly made them obsolete I’ve had no other choice but to look into getting them remanufactured.
I’m in the early process of discussing and getting tooling made so this pipe can be remade.
These will all be professionally hand made and come with a 3yr Warranty.
Standard Colours are:-
Blue
Black
Red
Other colours are available but will be subject to a 10-15% additional charge.
Prices have not been finalised yet - obviously the more people that are interested then the cheaper they will be.
Please let me know if you are interested by either Private Message or post on this thread.
I could be interested in 2 in black please Paul. Thanks for attempting this by the way.
Due to the two slightly different sizes in the outlets on the cam cover, would the hose connections be differing sizes and therefore mean these would effectively be handed? - If you see what I mean?!
Tricky - These hoses vent excess crankcase pressure elsewhere instead of back into the air intake. The vented air can contain oil vapour which isn’t good for the running of the engine.
[quote=Azrael]I could be interested in 2 in black please Paul. Thanks for attempting this by the way.
Due to the two slightly different sizes in the outlets on the cam cover, would the hose connections be differing sizes and therefore mean these would effectively be handed? - If you see what I mean?!
Tricky - These hoses vent excess crankcase pressure elsewhere instead of back into the air intake. The vented air can contain oil vapour which isn’t good for the running of the engine. [/quote]
Thanks Azrael
Thats a good point, from the rear of the car the left hand breather is 8mm and the right hand 10mm - however on the hose from lotus they were made with 10mm ends. (probably for ease and cost wise)
I’d thought about getting it made with the relevant 10mm & 8mm for a better fit but am happy to take a general consensus closer to the time.
Have you moved your catch tank if your asking for sided hose?
Any good quality silicone hose that is made for an 8mm spigot, will happily stretch over a 10mm one. There’s no pressure inside, so it doesn’t need loads of reinforcing layers. Do make sure that it has the appropriate lining for oil - flouro from memory.
Having these made will not be a problem!
If you can let me have a pattern I will get a price and delivery lead time for you. (Will be silicone hose)
Cheers
Dave
01482 702111
