On that oil breather tube, I thought I'd tell you all that the whole job takes about ten minutes. I thought I'd have to pull off the carbs. Nope. I just pulled...
Hi, Can anyone please tell me what the issues are when fitting the body back onto the chassis with the engine already fitted. Thanks Paul [Non-text portions of...
Does anyone know if MGB V8 headers will work on the Rover engine in my Eclat. Or does anyone know which headers will work, I want to replace the large cast...
I have no clue about the fit of the MGB-V8 headers. However, a local guy has an MGB tub, a 907 and an Elite 5-spd that he plans to blend together. One of...
Hello, Has anyone fitted the body back onto the chassis with the engine already fitted? Are there any problems in doing it this way? Regards Paul [Non-text...
Both front seat belts in my '74 Elite need replacing. I'm real close to getting it back on the road, and this is one of the last things to do (besides new...
Has anyone out there got a shop manual with a section P?? I have to manuals, and they both go from O to Q leaving out the HVAC info. It's winter, I'm having...
Does anybody have a clue which car(s) use(s) the same rearlights as the Elite 503 (Series I)? Mine are to be replaced (boths units and glass) and I'm sure...
Any PDFs in files section? Check gglotus.org site yet? I don't have that either, but my car is a 503 (1975-76) so I'll need 'P' too. Let us know what you find....
I think I sold my Elite service and parts manuals- but I'll check and see. I figured out the system on my 74 Elite, it is much more 'involved' than most of...
Happy New Years Eve Everyone. Hope everyone is well and able to play with their toys! I've been slowly working on my Elite getting it ready for sale...
Sorry about the multiple messages some of you may have received, but I've SPAM'd the YahooGroups Lotus lists that apply. Vendor commercial messages on the...
Where are you? For new parts (really iffy)... Check you're favorite independent Lotus parts supplier, since any of them have access to the LCU and Lotus Cars...
Hello: I have searched though various resources on the web and so far I have come up blank on some questions I have about Lotus Elite cars. How does one tell...
Steve, Given that you're asking that question on this forum, I'll presume you're asking about the M50 4-seat Elite. It's second generation model was the...
My 76 Eclat shut down in the driveway last fall. Diagnoses, no spark. Since last fall, I've replaced the coil, coil wire, plug wires, Pertronix ignition,...
The Diff in my S1 is worn out and leaking oil into one of the rear brake drums, I have most of the running gear from an S2.2 and am hoping to transfer to diff...
I've tried rebuilding the solenoid for the headlights on my '74 Elite to no avail. Originally the car had two solenoids; one definitely didn't work. My...
I've heard the transmission is a Ford transmission. Does anyone know if that is true? And, if so, the model and year ? Also, will the Ford bellhousing fit as...
Dick, I thought about that a bit more, and the Jensen Healey 5-speed might be something to consider. It's a Getrag 245 (vs the Lotus 265) with a 1:1 5th...
I went a different approach and used a Toyota W58 out of a '86 Supra. A bell housing from an Excel will allow it to mount up to a 907/912 motor, and it is...
Benjamin, I didn't suggest the W58 to Dick only because it's another over-drive 5-spd as opposed to the Getrag 245 with the 1:1 5th gear. Despite one one...
Just to put them all in one place... Elite-Eclat ....... 1st ...... 2nd .... 3rd ..... 4th ..... 5th Ford 4-spd .......3.16 ... 1.95 ... 1.41 ... 1.00 ... N/A ...
I talked a lot with Mike Taylor (who own LotusBits in the UK) before I did this. With the W58, first off, it fits under the body shell just fine. That's the...
Hi! Do you think it would be possible to install the W58 gearbox in an Elite without removing the body from the chassis? I have an S1 Elite with a faulty...
Rikard, Good question... but I don't know. I have an Eclat with a bad Lotus 5-spd and I like the W58 as a replacement; however, I've heard it's a tight...
Rikard, You COULD do it with the frame on, but I just don't feel comfortable running a welder or nasty cutting tool 6 inches from plastic body shell :-) You...
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