I knew it was all going too well. My Eclat was all going back together until I realised that I'd better take a look at the rear suspension and brakes. Sure...
Paul, obviously I was lucky, my propshaft bolts needed no more than an appropriate socket and the lower diff mounting studs yielded to a small amount of GBH...
A trick my dad taught me was to tap the nut / stud with a hammer when you have pressure applied to it. It's surprising how often that has worked for me! Good...
I had good day at the racetrack and really got to grips with the car. My confidence in the car has greatly improved . It was a training day and very relaxed ....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=87162974 I have decided to sell my V8 Elite project... anyone in NZ should check out the trade me link to the...
Looks like I could use a few good suggestions on how to open the Hood on m,y 76 elite parts car. The cable on the left side is broken, any ideas, anybody? Thx ...
I've just had a set of alloys (the flying saucer dish type) stolen from my Eclat, as part of a raid where they stole 3 cars and some tools from my home. The...
Thanks for your response Mike, but 1st gear in what gearbox is the next most obvious question. The Lotus 5-speed 1st gear part numbers are 050F6039 and...
Evening all Finally getting round to sorting out some minor niggles on my 1980 Elite At present electric wise from the dashboard.... Lights work, Rear Wiper...
... Because it's in a sequence that includes "Valve Assy" and "Governor Assy" I suspect that it may be for the automatic box (Elite 504, Eclat 524). ... ...
Hi Patrick, Sorry but my wiring diagrams are earlier than 1980 but, if its any help, on the earlier models (RHD - non federal) the rear screen switch gets its...
I am still contemplating the removal of the body of my 1976 Elite. Whenever I am doing jobs under the car, I try to free up any of the body nuts that I come...
Mark your calendars!! East Coast Lotus Meet 2007 In the spirit of the West Coast Lotus Meets of the last few years we would like to announce the... East Coast...
Hi everyone, I'm sure most people know that the Annual Club Lotus Show is being held on 17/18 of March at the Donnington Race Track, and is worth a visit. The...
Hi all, just thought I would let you all know that my Eclat race car will be on the Lotus Drivers Club Stand at the Donnington Lotus Show. Hope to see lots of...
I am not sure if you could get the cylinders out without dropping the diff.. I cut a hole behind the rear seats to have a look at the brake cables a year or so...
I appreciate all the advice so far. I have rebuild many brakes in the past. i am woundering about rebuilding the part directly on the car. Has anyone tried...
Does anyone have any information on upgrading the Eclat series 1 (1979) braking system, calipers, discs, etc? Thanks Paul [Non-text portions of this message...
I fitted a PNM vented brake upgrade to my Eclat2.2, can't say I was impressed with either the kit or them, don't get me wrong the equipment was good but when...
Steve and Daniel thank you for the information regarding brake upgrade. Does anyone know of an alternative to the PNM kit? Does anyone know what other car/s...
Despite some really great help last time I posted my electrical problems continue. Two issues the headlights don't work on dipped beam they're fine on full...
Hi, Does anyone know of alternative inlet and exhaust valves? Oversize fitted on other cars or where you can buy oversize items? Thanks Paul [Non-text portions...
Hi Has anyboday ever tried rubber gaskets to stop the cam covers leaking? Saw these on a US Jensen Healy site and wondered if anyone had tried them or anything...
I ordered a set, and I can recommend the US J-H owners club as their depatch was lightening quick. They have also beein quite innovative in sourcing ...
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