Hi folks, I am researching Ford Vin numbers for non-US cars, I have most, every now and then one or two turn up. I wrote a program for decoding the Vin number...
Its been some months since I worked on the Eclat... but here goes... (fuel pump replaced and works thanks, front bumper on .. ...) Problem - Gearbox..79 Eclat...
You wrote that all five gears can be selected with the engine off. Are you sure the gears are actually selected, and it's not just the lever going through...
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Dear four-seater Lotus friends, I've managed to dig up an ORIGINAL COPY of the official PRESS RELEASE introducing the Lotus Elite. I've scanned it for all of...
All this tension reminds me that I have a spare Krikit KR-1 gauge. If anyone in the UK is interested then please let me know. Paul Adamson. PS. Would anyone be...
I'm having trouble to determine what kind of steering column Lotus has used in my car. Who knows what make and type of steering column Lotus has used on the...
The Elite steering column was from a contemporary Range Rover. I had a Mountney steering wheel on mine, the boss fitted the Range Rover and the Austin Healey...
I have a problem with my 88 excel. The wiper motor is loose in it's mount which means when I use the wipers, I can hear the motor running, but the blades don't...
Mark, There is a pad between the motor and the mounting surface. Then a "U" shaped steel strap with a rubber liner wraps around the wiper motor. The ends...
Mark, For the Parts Manual Illustration, go here: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/lotus4seaters/ Files (click link word in left margin) Electrical...
Mark, The following is snipped from the Excel Forum at: http://ccgi.arcnet.force9.co.uk/discus/ While you're looking, there's another Excel Forum at: ...
... With my '74 Elite, I got the impression that the wiper motor and the heater core were levitated in thin air and the rest of the car was assembled around...
I have an Eclat with 27,000 original miles ! I'm wondering what are the best tires to drive around on, knowing I like taking corners fast and "showing off" my...
I recently acquired a spare Eclat that has been ½ stripped for parts. My initial idea was to remove the remaining parts and scrap the shell. However, now that...
The metal bar has come away from the glass on my drivers side window (1989 Excel SE) - does anyone have any recommendations as to the best way to fix this? TIA...
Hi all. I just bought a very rough '74 Elite and need some wheels for it. Does anyone know what simple (and cheap) aftermarket wheels would fit? I just want...
Scott The stock wheel is 14 x 7 with a 4 x 4 1/2" (114.3mm) bolt circle. The offset is +0.709" (18mm) and the back space is 4 1/4" (108mm). Size and offset...
Hi guys, Back again, its a very slow business working on my Eclat... so I've replaced the fuel pump to find I had no spark, this was due to a duff coil. I've...
I just finished disassembling the rear suspension on my '74 Elite in order to rebuild the rear brakes. I won't give my opinion on how whacky that is (I guess...
... Going to a Lotus dealer for parts for 30+ year old cars doesn't generally work. Judging from your email address I'd say you are in the USA, so here is the ...
Hey guys, changed the coil and she's started (after 2 year !!)... OK it took sometime, strange whilst trying to start everything sounded ok, turning the ign...
Matt, It's normally easier for the engine to crank against a closed throttle since it has to compress less air. Opening the throttle admits more air that ...
Hello all.. Lyn, one of our LOONYs needs to get 4 tires and wheels for his Esprit to and from LOG in Indy. He is based in Rochester NY. So...from Rochester to...
After removing the transmission and shifter and discovering something was wrong with the shifting mechanism, I learned that one needs to put the transmission...
Scott, That shifter ball part is from another manufacturer's parts bin, so it is more available than you think. Most of the internal parts are like that.......
Hi, I am new to the group and have joined for the purpose of locating a Lotus 4 seater. I am in the US so likely the Carlton/Omega and Sunbeam-Talbot Lotus...
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