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by **paza1** » Sun 10.02.2008, 19:55

On my 1992, IIRC the connector is a push and click fit (pinch together to release).
I am not entirely sure how the "new" type in the second picture http://www.lotuselancentral.com/repair/cas.htm fits together but the CAS metal spindle must pass through the HES "gap/groove " smoothly without touching. Follow the instructions and you won't go wrong, Charlies write up is good http://www.charliex.net/camangle.htm
Sorry, don't know about the CAS seal.
Mark

by **GeoffSmith** » Sun 10.02.2008, 21:01

Specky wrote:Geoff where did you get your seals from?

I got something like this. You should find any decent motor factor or independent garage carries something similar and will sell you one for less than a quid. I got a box because it's a 25 mile round trip to my motor factors, they're usually shut when you want one OR your hand and clothes are covered in dirt.

At £10 vs 2 x £4.31 for Lotus CAS seals, it pays for itself first time out! :-D

by **Specky** » Mon 11.02.2008, 16:51

Cheers Geoff...

Found two kits today... But the cross sections were to small..

Used PM in the end 4 quid for two...

must go to work

HES tomorrow...

TTFN

by **Specky** » Tue 12.02.2008, 16:26

HES update...

Removed old HES... 5 minutes

Cut off connector... 1 minute

Rewire new plug... 20 minutes

fitted new Sensor.. 5 minutes

Failed to get clearance on the arm...Priceless...(and not top and bottom...end on.. :shock:

)

The HES pick up head was loose on one rivet and not drawn down on the other...

No wonder they're knocking them out a 20 quid.. :twisted:

Off to the workshop to see if I can redeem this HES...

on a final note, Geoff how did you do your rear CAS blank seal...

TTFN

by **GeoffSmith** » Tue 12.02.2008, 17:02

Specky wrote:on a final note, Geoff how did you do your rear CAS blank seal...

Not there yet. :oops:

by **GeoffSmith** » Tue 12.02.2008, 21:17

Dave,

You can't get at it from the end because of the wiring loom - with the CAS off and the CTS unplugged, I think you can get at the bolt with an open ended spanner. Let me know how you get on!

Geoff

by **dapinky** » Tue 12.02.2008, 21:29

You could always whip the cam cover off - then its dead easy to get at!

by **Specky** » Sun 17.02.2008, 17:30

dapinky wrote:You could always whip the cam cover off - then its dead easy to get at!

The breather pipe outlet is a pain in the bum.. so it was an option..

but I didn't..

Sorted The HES... re-riveted...

Code 42 still apparent.. So I guess I'm another who replaced their HES that didn't need to..

I should get my new leads soon...(Then coils if required)

Failing that I guess I'll wait for Geoff's electrical piece of String.. :wink:

The annoying thing is.. the car performs fine and has an intermittent problem..

TTFN

by **Specky** » Sun 02.03.2008, 01:35

Update...

My HT leads came in from state side...

removed the coils and inspected the little fellas... no corrosion...

slight corrosion on the earth wire... cleaned...

new leads fitted... problem gone...

car seels more responsive... guess those old leads were bad..

so to recap code 42 sorted by new HT leads

TTFN

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