Lotus Elan Central

by **Giniw** » Wed 06.07.2016, 21:01

by **Brit-Car-Nut** » Tue 19.07.2016, 22:14

dapinky wrote:A complete clutch kit for $33 is always a bit of a bargain (Okay, I'm glossing over the Shipping and VAT costs - it is a heavy(ish) box though and still only about 25% of SJ prices all in).

Just a heads-up:

Rock Auto is still showing a heavily discounted VALEO Clutch Kit under the Isuzu Impulse Turbo Section, BUT It is a wrong listing!

The Turbo calls for an 8 7/8" Clutch Disc but the current listing from VALEO says it is a 7 7/8" disc. 7 7/8" is correct for the NA model and the GEO and other cars using the Naturally Aspirated Engine.

Dave's Kit was part # 52252802 whereas the one currently being listed is 52252202.
Please don't ever assume parts listed by a company like Rock Auto are correctly placed.
Always research to make sure a clerk didn't hit the wrong check box when inputting the part into their system.

The Rock Auto listing for Injectors is also incorrect in that they list both the correct FJ559 injector for the Turbo but also MFI31 which is for the NA version.

The correct OEM part number for the TURBO injector is 8170866110 while the NON-Turbo OEM part number is 8170868960. You have to be careful not to order the wrong parts.

by **Rambo** » Tue 19.07.2016, 22:29

Well spotted John. Useful information and always worth checking :wink:

by **Stef** » Sat 01.10.2016, 15:06

Getting away (just) with this! :-D

Money shot!.jpg

by **muley** » Sat 01.10.2016, 17:39

Stef wrote:Getting away (just) with this!

Money shot!.jpg

Well done. So Blipi is back on the road?

Jim

by **lotusflasherman** » Sat 01.10.2016, 20:46

Watching a BBC4 programme about HMS Hood, because my grandfather served on it (he used to say 'her'), and they mentioned it's full speed fuel consumption in tons of fuel oil per hour and then commented "that's 9 feet per gallon".

by **muley** » Thu 06.10.2016, 19:23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwMdXPtPSd4

by **lotusflasherman** » Wed 12.10.2016, 16:41

Trump & Clinton - not what I expected ... :lol:

(it's only 1 minute long)
https://youtu.be/t4aWhm1moG8

by **Giniw** » Wed 12.10.2016, 16:58

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 12.10.2016, 17:16

Swimming in the rain.

by **alan e** » Wed 12.10.2016, 17:43

GeoffSmith wrote:Swimming in the rain.

You must be getting a lot of rain if you can go swimming in it

by **Rambo** » Wed 12.10.2016, 18:07

Stef wrote:Getting away (just) with this!

Money shot!.jpg

The wheels on that plane look better than the ones on your car Stef :lol:

by **muley** » Wed 19.10.2016, 21:37

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwMdXPtPSd4

by **lotusflasherman** » Fri 11.11.2016, 00:01

After the POTUS election just re-watched 'Dave' with a new perspective. Thought the concept was a bit far fetched when it came out but reality has taken it further....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRVC2wLRYtM

by **lotusflasherman** » Sat 26.11.2016, 14:40

Posted on the Classic Elan & Plus 2 Owners Forum on Faceache by Melissa Bell - "Hello, Does anybody know the talk settings for the bolts that hold the block to the bell housing on a lotus Elan +2? Many thanks ".

Wish I could adjust the 'talk setting' on some women I know... :lol:

by **esprit888** » Tue 29.11.2016, 17:56

who wants to be the first to tell him it isn't :lol:

Would have thought the made in England ID plate was a clue!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5894737383.html

Ad has now been taken down, basically he said it was an Italian sports car (lotus elite!) that he had done a total body off restoration on.

by **HJ2** » Wed 30.11.2016, 10:38

lotusflasherman wrote:Posted on the Classic Elan & Plus 2 Owners Forum on Faceache by Melissa Bell - "Hello, Does anybody know the talk settings for the bolts that hold the block to the bell housing on a lotus Elan +2? Many thanks ".

Wish I could adjust the 'talk setting' on some women I know...

No adjustable bolts on a woman, but we men are in a nasty situation when nuts are beiing torqued! :oops:

by **Giniw** » Wed 30.11.2016, 18:42

by **Rusty Wishbone** » Tue 13.12.2016, 23:35

Some racy-looking seat covers for the Elan available here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122267126135?ul_noapp=true

And they come with innovative covers for the rear seats too, something that I have never come across before! Does anyone have the 2+2 version of the M100?

by **Fredjohn** » Tue 13.12.2016, 23:54

And again you can get rear only covers here!

According to the add "Please Note: This item is not fully tailored for your car/van but it has been tried and tested and does fit. It is a cheaper alternative to tailored van seat covers" :!: