Good morning to you all.. ive got a very anyouing problem if anyone can help,. ive just rebuilt the whole rear end, adj suspension,springs,bolts,diff,brake...
Paul, Did you replace the universal joints on the diff output shafts? Lie under the rear of the car and turn a wheel while placing a finger in the u-joint....
I recently purchased 1981 Eclat S2.2 with out an MOT, bit dodgy you could say but the car had been well looked after but an evil wife was forcing the sale. The...
Does anyone have information on how I should utilize the three vacuum ports on my intake manifold. There is one closer to the firewall, the other closer to the...
Only if there's a leak would it affect the performance. Once the vacuum is established after starting the engine there should be no flow in either direction...
Ok well thanks for all the help pulling the engine :-). For the sake of the archives (if there are any): Came out dead easy as it happens, I'd say easier than...
Just to go over it again, the one nearest the bulkhead is for the brake servo, and the front one goes to the headlamp pods. That is if you're still using...
I want to say thanks for the great advice I received from our group. You guys are the best. I just finished a carburetor rebuild and minor tune-up for my 78...
Btw, if anyone wants to see the oil leak by which all others are measured, chck this out http://www.conrad.uk.net/lotus/bustedup/excel_engine_out.htm. Conrad...
Hi Conrad, The engine comes out easily without the box. I usually take the radiator out to make a bit more room since it's pretty easy at this stage. Cheers,...
Just to remind you about the Donnington show this weekend. Last year was very busy and very enjoyable. Also a subtle reminder to anyone wishing to bring me...
hi folks, maybe there is someone outside capable of helping out with some information. I am fitting an 78 Eclat with an Excel power steering with variable ...
As far as I know the rack won't be straight off a ford or anything as the track is simply too wide. Best bet would be to get the proper excel pump and lines...
Hopefully I'll be there, provided it doesn't rain too hard. Lots of rain means the Elite will be full of water up to my eye line by the time I get to the show,...
I have a Ford Sierra Cosworth (2WD I think) variable ratio rack in my garage that looks externally identical to the Excel variable ratio rack. I was going to...
I went up to Donnington yesterday (it's only 30 minutes up the road) and had a very enjoyable time until I returned to my Eclat in the Lotus Cars car park....
I am interested in ( later) fitting PAS to my Eclat I'm finding out more as I go The steering colum / indicators etc are from a Range Rover ( early) the rack...
Dear All, How come no one's discussing the Melbourne Grand Prix - lack of interest? Too involved with the F1 game instead?! I had hoped that a discussion...
Hello all. Sorry, this is likely to be a bit garbled. I am having fun trying to mate a esprit turbo se engine to an excel (toyota) gearbox (with the whole lot...
Mark, The new rules are an improvement I think - but only just. It doesn't really matter if Ferrari keep on winning - if they are better than everyone else...
I would love to see how you are going to shoehorn the turbo into the Excel engine bay and not melt stuff. A "bearing" can mean a number of number of different...
Hello again everyone, another quick follow up on the lower link issue that seemed to provoke a lot of response 'off list'. Anyway, as you probably remember I...
Hi Guys, I read with interest the e-mails re the new F1 rules and thought I'd put in my two-penneth! I've been a race marshal/flagger for a number of years and...
Before I take on the next job on my 81 Eclat 2.2 I am looking for a few pointers, they may be simple things but any info or handy hints before I start would be...
... Well, you can get in there with a spanner from below, but you have to align yourself right with it to avoid the need for broken bones. Onve you get...
... This is a real PITA, and one of the first jobs I did on my Eclat. The bolts (screws) are not captured, so you have to get wrenches on them from the top...
Nick, The flat spot below 2500 RPM sounds very familiar to me. I just recently drive my first kilometers with my recently fully adjusted carbs and ignition....
... Ah. That would be worse. Supposed to be (on uk cars that I've worked on at least) studs, so you only need to undo the nuts. ... Yes I agree, even with the...
Hello, I wonder if anyone out there can explain about PCD and Et in relation to wheel sizes on my Elite 501.??? I currently have the opportunity to purchase...
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