got my car back ...

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i finally got my car back on friday from olympic exeter who have been very helpful … the original fault was thought to have been the main oil seal but when this was replaced it still leaked … the seal had been badly installed when the engine was built and at the odd angle it was fitted had worn away the end of the crankshaft . warranty holdings at first refused to pay for the crankshaft as it was " secondary damage" hah idiots but the nice lady at olympic talked them into it … got the new ecu but i have to run the engine in again as every major bearing has been replaced but initally the engine feels much better . apparently though a yellow exige was in on thursday and they suspect the same problem ! so check for oil leaks as there might have been a faulty batch of oil seals fitted . i had ordered a set of clam protectors but they had never heard of them and ordered the black sticky plastic stuff , i put them straight and they phoned lotus who didnt have a part number for them , has anyone got the part number to hand ? sooo i wont be able to make anglesey next week but have fun

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Roger, me old mateGlad to hear that all is now well, & that you can still charm the laydees [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]Clam protectors - speak with Albert at LRV 01254 876876, he’ll provide the info you want. You’ll have to excuse his sense of humour though (only kidding!!!) [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]Just got back from Donington with Russ - Touring Cars/GT/F3/FF races, & we were treated to a fantastic air display by a Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricne - like you, I rember when they first came out!!! Highlight though, was a 10 minute display by a Tornado, flippin heck, they’re fast & loud [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]When are you coming oop North for the cobblestone & clogs inspection we’ve promised you?