It looks bad

[roadboy]

standard ford part, about 7 quid from any ford dealer

EFA

Dan

[robin]

But it will feel like 12p when you find out what Lotus ask for it (Actually, I've never bought one from Lotus or any of the elise parts places, so I don't know that for a fact, but why let the facts stand in the way of a good yarn, eh?)

Cheers,
Robin

[roadboy]

Lol! Absolutely.

I've never bought one from Lotus either. First time I pulled one out I noticed the Ford part number and popped down to the local dealer with it.

They fit everything from escorts to transits.

Dan

[BiggestNizzy]

Maybe I haven't been as lucky as I once thought.


When I start the car the battery warning light comes on, but when I rev it a couple of times it goes off.

I will stick a meter on it (if I can get in) and see what it's putting out, what should I be looking for ?

[r055]

yup - sounds like your alternator is gubbed mate
aa P&L that mutha

[BiggestNizzy]

Yes just put a volt meter across it and I am getting 12.5v. when the engine is running I get 11v

Anyone know somewhere in ayrshire I can get one this afternoon ?

[RDH]

Yes just put a volt meter across it and I am getting 12.5v. when the engine is running I get 11v

Anyone know somewhere in ayrshire I can get one this afternoon ?

Try Bridgend garage, scrappy in Auchinleck?

[BiggestNizzy]

Jeez how the f*** do you get this alternator off I have removed all the bolts and even used a hammer !

Edit: Sorted bigger hammer

[BiggestNizzy]

Yes just put a volt meter across it and I am getting 12.5v. when the engine is running I get 11v

Anyone know somewhere in ayrshire I can get one this afternoon ?

Try Bridgend garage, scrappy in Auchinleck?

[BiggestNizzy]

Okay got my hands on an alternator fitted it and it's only putting out 1.5-2.5v

[BiggestNizzy]

It's the fusible link

[meatball]

Do you prefer driving the car or tinkering with it?

[BiggestNizzy]

Bit of both

I am using it daily and it has taken the shine off it a bit if I am honest, so the plan is spend the next week getting the clio sorted out then hopefully when I do drive it it will be a bit of an occasion

[BiggestNizzy]

I am going to rewire this in with a maxi fuse holder and 80 amp maxi fuse, That will entail replacing the cable and re routing it to the back of the boot similar to the S2 K series cars.

anyone know what type of cable I should be using ? and where to get the electrical bits and bobs online is best as I am a busy chap and all

[Mikie711]

Try here for electrical bits and bobs. One stop shop . Or if you prefer here, but much harder to find what you are looking for.