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...
I'm at the point where I'm about to remove the body from the from of my elite. All the wiring, HVAC, chassis bolts, doors, etc. are out. Does anyone have any...
Folks, I am seriously contemplating an Eclat. Has anyone added the A/C after the fact who might share some stories or pointers? I live in Houston and although...
I need to replace the hub assemblies (not just the bolts) on all 4 wheels of my Elite (long story) - but it appears the part is unobtainium. SJ doesn't seem to...
hi group, I have a 74 elite chassis/body located in southern California. This was a project car. It has a powder coated chassis and a fairly good paint job....
My originally yellow '74 Elite was painted blue then an awful orange. I'm looking forward to taking it back to yellow. Can someone give me a formula for the...
I've just found your timing and tuning files posted to this site...fantastic! I've not long finished a shims/cam and timing job on my '74 Elite...some of you...
I want to repair some cracks in my front and rear bumper. Is het hard to get them off? Or are al the bolts easy to find and access? Any tips on repairing the...
Geez... after spending about $ 200 for what I was told to be the last shop manual for my Eclat in the US, I have a very challenging time reading that so-called...
Dick, The headlight vacuum system taps manifold vacuum via a threaded-in hose fitting at the front of the intake manifold. A hose runs to the right side of...
Hylomar has been one of my favorite sealants for a long time. I started using it because Lotus originally recommended it for sealing the cylinder liners into...
Anyone know what size bolts hold the driveshaft to the rear-end ? The 4 little ones are what I'm looking for. Mine broke and all are gone. It's the only thing...
Good day to all .. Having had a major change of email addresses I have had to re-join. I hope someone out there may have some sensible suggsetion as to where I...
1978 Lotus 503 Elite - $3,500.00 firm It's a good restoration project with lots of spare parts. This car needs the brake system rebuilt and the fuel line...
For those that don't know it but LOG 29 will be in Birmingham, AL with many events taking place at The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Talladega Raceway...
I'm looking for a new watch. Since I'm not always driving my '75 Elite, 503 I thought I might look for a Lotus watch. I came across this watch: The Type 1...
You used to be able to buy it from the Lotus On-Line factory store, but it is no longer there. They may have sold out. Try calling or emailing them to see if...
I am finishing up a 1972 white lotus elan plus 2 S130 and I am trying to get the engine bay lights to work, but I cannot find the switch. Does anyone know...
Switch is on the engine bonnet in the leading edge. Like a door switch but on the leading edge of the hood. I can send you a picture if you like. Briggs...
Hey Folks, I finally found one and am biting the bullet. She is a 74' Elite, 2.0 w/ Dellortos and 5-speed. Red on black. She had a real going over in the 90's...
Hello Iam new to the group. I have recently restored and elan plus two. I daily drive a 69 Cortina GT and am very familiar with Lotuses and all of the pitfalls...
Congrats, I was watching that one. Very nice color combo. Good luck, Rogers Schupp 73' Europa TCS 3046R 77' Esprit S1 0201H 87' Esprit HCI Bond White 91' Elan...
So on to the next query, under the dash there are two rocker switches. I assume one is for the fog lights. What is the other for? There is also one hole...
Congratulations on your find!?? ...and welcome to the group, too! I love driving the 503 and I'll bet you will too!? It is a great cruiser for road trips (and...
Hey Jon -- I can't find my production history spreadsheet just yet... I'm away from home and working off the top of my head...and I haven't thought about the...
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