Lotus Esprit Series - Flowlock; Fuel Filter

FUEL SYSTEM
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3.
Disconnect the electric01 supply coble at the terminal on the pump. Unscrew
the two bolk securing the pump to the bracket and where the pump
is fitted
under the
RH engine compartment floor panel remove the nut securing the
pump to a
'Metalostik' mounting.
To Clean
1.
With the pump on a bench, remove the contact breaker cover. Clean the
points by pulling a strip of very fine emergy cloth (or similor) between the
points. Follow this by a strip of clean cardboard to remove any small
particle of corundum. Replace the contact breaker cover.
To Replace
1. Reverse the remove1 instructions
FUEL FILTER
To Remove
1. The in - line filter valve is in the fuel feed pipe from the pump, therefore,
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it is advisable to hove a new valve available for fitting before removing the
existing valve.
2. Lift the engine cover to gain access to the valve secured to chassis tubing
on the RH side, on some vehicles this valve
is situated under the RH engine
compartment floor panel.
3. Release the two clips securing the valve to the fuel lines ond remove.
To Replace
1. Fit a new in - line filter valve, secure in position in the fuel pipe with the
retaining clips. Ensure that
IN corinection on filter is towards the fuel
supply
FLOWLOCK VALVE
To Remove
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1.
The flowlock valve is in the fuel feed pipe from the filter, therefore, it is
advisable to have a new flowlcck valve available for fitting before removing
the existing valve.