Lotus Elan Central

by **markv** » Sat 24.06.2006, 13:12

chris.t wrote:welcome to mark - good luck with your Elan hunt. Make sure you keep us informed of your progress.

I'm now the proud owner of Deb's red Elan, so just wanted to say thanks to everyone at the H&C for all your advice, and particulary Jim B, who came out and viewed the car with me, as well as offering lots of useful tips.

See you at the H&C in July!

by **timmo** » Sat 24.06.2006, 15:53

where in Berkshire are you Mark?

by **markv** » Sat 24.06.2006, 23:45

timmo wrote:where in Berkshire are you Mark?

Sandhurst

by **Kier** » Sun 25.06.2006, 12:47

markv wrote:
timmo wrote:where in Berkshire are you Mark?

Sandhurst

You'll have Timmo stalking you now Mark! :wink:

by **NickHawk** » Mon 26.06.2006, 18:49

Well done Mark

Was that you out in the rain in M&S Car Park Monday around 4.30??

Looked like a nice Elan (H plate?)

Nick

by **markv** » Mon 26.06.2006, 19:59

NickHawk wrote:Was that you out in the rain in M&S Car Park Monday around 4.30??

Looked like a nice Elan (H plate?)

Nick

Not me - mine's a J plate, and I'm at the protective stage where I wouldn't leave the car on her own in a shop car park!

by **chris.t** » Mon 26.06.2006, 20:46

well done mark - will look forward to seeing her on H&C night if you can make it :cheers:

by **muley** » Sun 02.07.2006, 21:45

*bump*

So, as Ingerland are not playing soccer on Wed :smt022

are we up for our regular meeting next Wed?

I'm up for it - if the weather stays like this we'll be drinking in the garden!!!!!

:poke:

Jim

by **Nige** » Sun 02.07.2006, 22:19

Maybe. I'm working up near Telford on Wednesday and whether I come home via the H&C or not very much depends on what time I escape.

by **markv** » Sun 02.07.2006, 22:37

Wednesday is the one night I can't make next week :smt090

by **chris.t** » Mon 03.07.2006, 12:02

muley wrote:*bump*

I'm up for it - if the weather stays like this we'll be drinking in the garden!!!!!

Jim

there you go again Jim - we all know whats going to happen now :cry:

by **stevieshag** » Mon 03.07.2006, 12:33

dont think i can make wednesday this week..

yes chris got another date & dont want you lot frightening the poor girl.

no he name is not michelle..

by **muley** » Mon 03.07.2006, 12:37

chris.t wrote:
muley wrote:*bump*

I'm up for it - if the weather stays like this we'll be drinking in the garden!!!!!

Jim

there you go again Jim - we all know whats going to happen now

D'oh!

by **chris.t** » Tue 04.07.2006, 11:10

i'll be there to keep u company jim

by **mickmick** » Tue 04.07.2006, 12:21

i'll try make it too to twist chris's arm about them wheeeeeelzzzzz

mick

by **rjbean** » Tue 04.07.2006, 20:18

we should be there. probably not in elan though

all mot work is now finished

because they taken such a long time the fitting my speedo cable for me for free :-D

but they havenb't done that yet :cry:

jim, isn't it supposed to be all thundery wednesday night?

good luck stevie :wink:

by **muley** » Wed 05.07.2006, 11:38

rjbean wrote:we should be there. probably not in Elan though all mot work is now finished because they taken such a long time the fitting my speedo cable for me for free but they havenb't done that yet

jim, isn't it supposed to be all thundery wednesday night?

good luck stevie

Rob,

Glad to hear you might make it - can't believe your Elan is still not fixed. I think there's a jinx on the weather for H+C - it's pouring here at present - still, it might clear up later?

Steve, good luck; I was hoping to get a couple of things blasted and powder coated via you - maybe next time.

Toodle pip

Jim

by **NickHawk** » Wed 05.07.2006, 19:07

Sorry but we are unable to make it due to a last minute change of plan. Hope it stays dry and you are able to have a pint in the garden!

See you next month or at Goodwood on Friday

Nick (and Lynne)

by **muley** » Thu 06.07.2006, 09:00

Another successful meeting last night, with Chris, Deirdre, Rob S, Rob B, Michelle, Nige and myself.

Topics covered; wheel nuts; fixing dishwashers; etc etc :gathering:

A gaggle of Austin-Healeys, a Ferrari 355 :smt110

and a Morgan were present - they were rendezvousing for the Le Mans Classic run.

Kitty stands at £8.10

See you next time

Jim

by **Nige** » Thu 06.07.2006, 11:00

An eventful run home!

Halfway between H&C & Winchester on A31 Temp gauge rises until off the clock and stays there. Pull over into closest layby and pop bonnet, sound of electric coolant pump working but clearly not moving any fluid. Hissing sound from header tank and jet of steam visible in the torchlight, bu**er!

The tube bit on the header tank where the top overflow hose attaches has split around the circumference and the resultant hole is the source of the leak. Bit of makeshift repair required, silicon sealant in toolbox used to bung up hole. remains of bottled water, topped up from a variety of sources including puddles strained through handkerchief put enough liquid in the system to get me to Rownhams services on M27 to fill up with water after a tour round Winchester found no services open.

Need a new header tank, anyone know what its from? (I'll do a search)

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