Lotus Help

I was thinking also it was you idle air control valve. It can get clogged up and the mechanism may get stuck close which would cause your engine to choke and stall. If it happens with your A/C on it might be due to the A/C putting a load on the engine and making the situation worse. If you want I bet I can fix it. I have done several in vipers. Typically the IAC valve is located around the throttle bodies.

Also check plugs...they can tell you alot about what's going on inside the engine. But I bet you it has to do with the IAC valve. I would take good care of the car....people on bardstown...do ya trust them? LOL!

 

oh, I forgot to also add to this....Matt...remember the strut incident? Hmm...Joey and Dougy touched it....LOL! ha! Just kidding...better watch out before these guys kick my ass.

 

Matt,
People on Bardstown road be fine ( been there and done it ) but they don't usually use the Petrolium jelly so it really hurts.....Adam seems like a knowledgeable person ( yes i know he doesn't like Ricers j/k ) but honestly if he can take on a Lambo heck he can fix this IAC issue..plus you can watch and learn more about your car if done by an enthusiasts esp 1:1 basis.

 

I would try fixing it myself first. Lotus uses a lot of GM parts. That sounds like what I would try first. Get a new one, let me know when you are getting together, I can supervise Adam and get him off to a good start showing him where your engine is located! You might look for a shop manual also, if it's available. It might tell how to pull up any codes that are in your computer.

 

Ricer cars yasir? LOL! I like imports...just not "ricer kids" with lambo doors on their civics. LOL!

 

Yes Joey can supervise...but don't let him touch anything....LOL! You can look but don't touch. ha!

Well on a serious note Joey, I am getting a Gentry Crane with a 3 ton hoist! Yippie! Pulling my engine out of the diablo will be a sinch now!

 

Wait until after Tuesday to do this. I am leaving for a little vacation tomorrow and I would love to sit back and watch you all screw up Matt's car some more I can then step in and help remedy the situation to get him home
It actually sounds like an easy fix. 3 people and a 12 pack can probably fix it.
Adam, if your garage is occupied with, we can use mine.

 

just make sure you have A/C in there and food and drinks. I can't lower my standards when I work in a garage.

 

That's great. If you need anything else let me know, I might have it. When your ready & need an extra hand, let me know.

 

You can count on it bro!

 

Sounds like a get together at Adam's house.
When and what time?

 

Matt,

My Esprit used to do that....I was told by an Lotus tech that the ECU needed to be reset....try unhooking the battery cables, wait a bit, and hook them back up...should reset the ECU. Worked for me !

 

What year is your Lotus?
I have most all of the factory service manuals, and a 90 SE with a bunch of mods. If you need some info. I can fax you or whatever.

I live in Florida but am orginally from ky. (Pewee Valley)
I'll be there in a couple of weeks to take my nephews to the fair.

I think i'm going to bring my 355 spider.

I usually stay with my sister in Crestwood of hwy 22.
The last time I was there I spotted a Esprit in a garage a couple doors down form her house. Is that anyone here?

thanks
Dave Smith

 

Heck I live in Crestwood!

 

Wow it can be a small world.

Where in crestwood?
Are you from there?
I live in Panama City Beach now but grew up on Maple Ave in Pewee Valley.
What kind of car do you have?
Dave

 

I am about 15 minutes from maple ave. Do you know the Hettingers?

I have a Black Lamborghini Diablo.

 

Are you talking about the red Espirt?

 

Yes it's a red Esprit

 

I see it driving downtown sometimes. That car has spent plenty of time at Harrods Creek Imports getting worked on. He's owned it for several years.

 

Is Harrods Creek Imports " the " place for exotics in Louisville?
Who else works on them?
Is Bluegrass Motorsports the only exotic dealer?

What about St Mathews Imports ?
I went to High school with one of the owners sons (Doug)

 

Harrod's Creek Imports is the same place that was Mooser's Garage. They work on some Jags, a Testarossa, but mainly Mercedes/Volvo.

You went to High School with my brother, Mark. Doug had a 80 Z28 that he bought from a friend of mine. I drove that car all over your state back in the good old days.