... Hi Jim, What you have to do is: 1) Access via Web browser http://groups.yahoo.com 2) Search for lotus4seaters, then click on the URL link 3) Join the group...
I reciently came accross some conflicting info regarding valve clearances for the 907 engine. Mark B writes: " Normally they get bigger over time, as parts of...
With the type of valve gear the Lotus has, is does tend to 'tighten' up the clearances. With some valve gear, especially ones with pushrods and rockers, it...
Hi guys, its been an awful long time, I used to sign on as Simonelite501 but I've changed my email address and address and password and computer and...
Well i started out to enthusiastically when i thougt i was going to fire up the lotus without problems My problem is i had the motor rebuilt a year ago and now...
If they filled the pump with a light grease or the like, it should pick up the oil ok- otherwise it can be a bit slow. If you put pressurized oil into the oil...
When I change the oil on my excel, turning the engine over on the starter is not fast enough. If I actually start the engine, then the pressure builds. ...
Thanks for the replys I'm taking a manual i have borrowed over to the engineer to see what he says . the idea of taking the cam belt off and spinning it at a...
Hi, thanks to Hans in Sweden for a brilliant but simple suggestion on how to fix but allas it did not help me. The suggestion was to push a legth of wire into...
Hi, my first posting. What is the general opinion about Eclat the Eclat auto. Any idea of the performance figures at sea level and number of gears. Dick...
... AFAIK only the Elite Auto was tested by the magazines, and the performance was 2.5sec slower to 60mph, 7.1sec slower to 100mph. Fuel consumption 3mpg...
As an auto enthusiast, I spent five years with an Elite 504 (3-speed Borg Warner 'box). However, I found it seriously undergeared; long motorway journeys were...
Well I tried and tried to get oil pressure without starting it up and to no avail.so with the advice from the reconditioner having told him i had some weeping...
I've just taken the Lotus out for a spin to charge up the battery and let the engine run hot for a few miles. It had been idle for a couple of weeks and it was...
Hi there, OK, I looked at the Louts Elcat and I want it, engine is great, runs a bit hot which is a concern in the African heat. I will have to put in a manual...
Hi All: Just a note to introduce the Lotus Ltd. forum on the updated web site. You are welcome to join at: http://lotuscarclub.org/forums/ Happy Lotusing! ...
Ok, I removed the off side pod in order to replace the down stop which was worn and moving around freely. I thought this might help with my sticking pod, but...
Hi Alan, I had a similar problem with my 74 Elite. Eventualy found that the rubber valve in the operating solenoid had detached itself and was loose in the...
GREETINGS!!! Pencil the 6h of November in your calendars! The San Diego / Orange County Lotus Limited Club will have it's first meeting, to formally "launch"...
When I bought my Eclat the original Lotus gear knob was present but the thread had gone and it wouldn't tighten up. The threaded center kept turning and the...
HI, ALL YOU ELITE AND ECLAT OWNERS. ALTHOUGH MUCH IS STILL TO BE FINALISED, LEIGH AND I WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE PLANNING TO HOLD THE 2005 SUMMER...
just found out my otto switch is faulty any ideas where to get a new one from ,or what make it is. My new motor runs well now i have learn,t to balance the...
The new head for my 74 Elite will be ready this week. New valves, seats, guides, springs! Can someone translate these 30 year old Brit products to good ol'...
As a matter of interest does anybody know how many Elite's and Eclat's are still in existence or on the road? According to Graham Robson in the "3rd generation...
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