... On my 1976 Elite, the pump mounting is on the back of the wheel well... and I found I could thump it from the *outside.* The electronic (pointless) model...
ClassMaker@xxx.xxx
Dec 13, 1999 1:39 am
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Here's what I found. *> -----Original Message----- *> From: Mark Hollingsworth *> I have seen several different specs on the 907 for valve clearances. snip *>...
Harry Trafford
traff@xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxx
Dec 12, 1999 6:42 am
28
I have seen several different specs on the 907 for valve clearances. I need to look into my notes and books, but what are others using? I can't now remember...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 12, 1999 6:04 am
27
I had not thought about unbolting the backing plate- I guess that would indeed give enough clearance to access the hoses. I don't know if that would be easier...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 12, 1999 4:40 am
26
Hi, The Lotus, Limited web site has just been totally revamped and a lot of new information has been included. Two new sections of the site that should be of...
Ron Bennett
lotusf1@xxx.xxxx
Dec 12, 1999 12:56 am
25
... Mark & Mike, Last summer I replaced the left rear wheel cylinder in Christopher Hoffer's Eclat with the differential in place. I was stubbornly trying to...
Tim Engel
tengel@xxx.xxxx
Dec 11, 1999 5:00 am
24
Yes, I've just done it on my Elite, and I can see no way that you could actually remove the hoses, let alone the wheel cylinders while he diff is in the car....
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 9, 1999 5:09 am
23
Hi guys, I seem to recall that it's virtually impossible to disconnect both ends of the flex brake pipes with the diff in situ. I think it's just about...
Mike Carrick
mcarrick@xxxx.xxxx
Dec 8, 1999 3:10 pm
22
... I'll buy that. Lots 'o progress in 25 years of petrochem. One tranny lube often recommended is the RedLine NS (non-slip) because the 5-speed "maxi" Lotus...
ClassMaker@xxx.xxx
Dec 6, 1999 4:06 pm
21
They are both the same. An "EP" 90W. I put Redline 75-90NS synthetic, in both, but I'll need to confirm the exact part number by looking at one of the ...
Harry Trafford
traff@xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxx
Dec 6, 1999 3:54 pm
20
Does anyone know the type of oil recommended for the Elite gearbox and differential? If I got it correct, I think it is GL4 for the gearbox and GL5 for the ...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 6, 1999 2:13 pm
19
I'm sure it will be easier with the dif out. My memory is foggy on which Capri, but I believe it was the V6 vintage 72-74 time frame. Another trick I'm...
Joe Dyer
joedyer@xxxxxxxx.xxx....
Dec 5, 1999 10:08 pm
18
I'd just as soon not pull the diff, but I don't think you can replace the hoses/cylinders without doing so. I didn't find realigning it hard, just replace the...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1999 4:43 pm
17
Yeah, what year/model Capri? (what's a Capri?) Is it a faux Mustang (II)? I also need to replace my leaking wheel cylinders and I guess the hoses too. DB has...
Harry Trafford
traff@xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1999 6:54 am
16
Thanks Joe, I've pulled the drums before, but I need to replace the wheel cylinders also- along with the hoses. I don't think either of those can be changed...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1999 6:09 am
15
Mark, I used to do my rear brakes withoput taking out the dif! It was a tight squeeze getting the drums off, but not impossible. Capri brake linings were ...
Joe Dyer
joedyer@xxxxxxxx.xxx....
Dec 5, 1999 5:45 am
14
Today I had extra fun with the Elite. I was pulling the differential, preparing to rebuild the rear brakes. As I was unbolting one of the axles from the diff-...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1999 1:23 am
13
Does anyone have a good used Elite steering wheel floating around? The rim on mine is not good at all. mark...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 5, 1999 1:21 am
12
Hi everyone, I did send a message yesterday but it did'nt work! So here we go again. I've found the E-mail as very useful - two months ago a chap called Steve...
jgu1@xxxxxx.xx.xx
Nov 30, 1999 3:43 pm
11
Dear all,
This just is to inform you that I have replaced the 'otter'-switch this
weekend. Spilled a lot of liquid though!
But everything seems to be back to...
jimmybondi@xxxxx.xxxx
Nov 30, 1999 8:26 am
10
Ken, It's hard for me to realize that some of you Lotus Nuts out there might are so young that you never have heard of the Lotus Cortina! Yes it had a bench...
Joe Dyer
joedyer@xxxxxxxx.xxx....
Nov 30, 1999 8:14 am
9
My first Lotus was a 66 Lotus Cortina. I really liked that car- wish I never sold it. Very quick, especially with a few engine mods. I don't think mine came...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 29, 1999 2:23 pm
8
... I'm dense! Yes! I'd overlooked them. The few I've seen were Mark I's gutted for vintage racing and didn't have back seats. Fortunately, I've got a...
ClassMaker@xxx.xxx
Nov 29, 1999 1:22 pm
7
All, I've posted a photo to the "Images" list that show the front of my federal front end, before and after the cutout was made to install the front Euro ...
Harry Trafford
traff@xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxx
Nov 28, 1999 3:18 am
6
Hi, Harry! Good to know which address to email you at, and good to see your shiny red car picture! Would you also post a shot of the open front, sans bumper,...
ClassMaker@xxx.xxx
Nov 28, 1999 12:09 am
5
Does the front body of your car have the cutout for direct entry of air- like the euro bumpers? My Elite has a solid front on the body. Also some quite hefty...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 27, 1999 8:36 pm
4
... And now it will be searchable in the digest archives of the group! ___ Back to those stylish Fed-foam bumpers... I removed mine, too... with the help of a...
ClassMaker@xxx.xxx
Nov 27, 1999 7:09 pm
3
I sent this to the 'main' list, but thought I'd send it here- to test the list if nothing else. mh I replaced one of the steering rack bellows today. And while...
Mark Hollingsworth
markh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 27, 1999 5:29 pm
2
... Pesky? Naw! The +2S is a beautiful car... for two adults. I'd have to guess that you'd have a difficult time convincing two more adults to hop in and go...
ClassMaker@...
Nov 27, 1999 3:03 pm
1
Most of the Eclat/Elite/Excel mailers have received an invitation regarding lotus4seaters@onelist.com. I have old/new/duplicate addresses for some folks. A few...
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