Guy, Ive been down this road before. A lot depends on the mileage of the car when submerged. Remember, we are talking about all seals including seals around...
... Once it was removed from the water, how long has it been damp? If you don't dry out the upholstery within in 48 hours, you risk mold growing in the...
Pete, Guy, On an electrically complicated car like a Prius I would completely agree, however an Elise is not all that complicated eletronically speaking. A few...
... Depends on a lot of things, but it will be a bit of work to be sure everything is right. What was done after the car emerged from the water? Was it dried...
HELLO ALL, I AM A NEW MEMBER AND I AM LOOKING TO SELL A 67 LOTUS ELAN COUPE S3 WITH KNOCK OFF WHEELS 74505 MILES(4000 SINCE MAJOR OVERHAUL RESTORATION)...
Sorry this is a bit tortuous because of their javaspit Go to http://www.mecanicimport.com/frames/mainframeset.htm and click on Stocklist on the left, then...
1993.5 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE For Sale http://www.chrislee.tv/lotus/lotus_sale.html I am selling my Esprit to raise money for a new Elise. Car is located in...
Everybody on this list, I'd like to thank everyone that helped and sent some very interesting feedback on this topic, by now you probably understood that I am...
If you need any parts, I have an 'extra' '77 Elite 503 that I have decided to turn into a parts car. I picked up a 75 Elite with a Getrag 5 speed already...
I puchased my 1994 Lotus Esprit recently so I am not yet too familiar with everything. Can someone help me with how to replace the headlight bulb? One of them...
... Many owners have replaced the original lamps with European lamps with replaceable halogen bulbs. Hella and Cibie are two brands to consider. However, be...
I have decided at last minute to take the new Elise to a nasa HPDE this weekend - I have done 1400 miles in it - and have not gone back to the dealer yet. I...
The filter is a Toyota filter. When you open the Lotus box it has a Toyota filter in it. I just bought from the Lotus dealer because I like to give them...
Toyota part number is 90915-10004 I try to buy all my stuff from the Lotus dealer...(or from the usual Lotus guys)...because as a rule...they need the business...
Wanted: Elan Sprint DHC with low miles since full or partial restoration, certain modifications acceptable (Webers, Spyder, etc), prefer single-color body but...
Save your time & money -- the Toyota engine absolutely does NOT need an oil change this soon. You will find tha oil color (and probably the level too) to be...
Don't have a clue what that number is. I just stopped out at the Toyota dealer and picked one up for another Elise owner in town. (the Toyota dealer is like 2...
... Ron, There appears to be some advice out there and even on this list that needs to be questioned. I strongly urge you to read your owner's manual, discuss...
All good, however the bad news for Ron is that the DIY oil change seems to be unhelpful, by itself, in getting to the event. One bit of fun is certainly not...
Ron, Michael is correct. ESPECIALLY about the warranty. It is a REQUIRED to maintain the warranty on a new Fed Elise. After the 1Kmile oil change, ECU dump and...
Along with the possibility that Lotus are still putting coarse mineral oil into new engines to run them in and drain the swarf at the 1k service. Mike. ... ...
I have a question in the same subject.... As I am over 4 hours from any Lotus Dealership...I changed my own oil and filter today. At 7200 miles. How do I...
If there are no additional data-dump requirements at that mileage, all you'd need are the receipts for filter & oil, with date & miles also recorded for the...
Hi Folks I am on the verge of buying a 1991 Elan. Before I buy I want to have an inspection done and wonder if there are issues that I should specifically be...
The Lotus Enthusiast's Organization (NJ/NYC Area) is hosting its final Spirited Drive of the year this Sunday, November 13 at Noon. We start at the Flemington...
CV joints - They can fail without a lot of "notice" Ron Schmittou ... From: lotus-cars@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lotus-cars@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Oliver...
