Lotus Elan Central

by **Critter10** » Tue 09.05.2023, 12:16

Can anyone help me find a cap for the top of the head lamp motor please? It does not seem to be a separate part, but presumably came complete with the motor. When I bought the car there was already one missing and, having spent a lot of time making things under the bonnet look pretty, it would be really nice if I could find a replacement.

by **donsladek** » Tue 09.05.2023, 16:29

These were used on US GM cars like the Corvette. Google "88-99 Corvette Headlight Motor Override Knob".

by **Critter10** » Wed 10.05.2023, 16:21

donsladek wrote:These were used on US GM cars like the Corvette. Google "88-99 Corvette Headlight Motor Override Knob".

Brilliant! Thank you. A bit pricey, when you add shipping, for what they are but I've ordered from a US supplier and am very pleased.

by **dapinky** » Wed 10.05.2023, 18:27

On my first Elan they were both broken..... over many years no-one commented on the 2 plastic caps from cans of WD-40 which were painted black and glued into position, so it can't have looked too bad!

by **HJ2** » Wed 10.05.2023, 18:34

Hahaha! Top job!

You could 3D print one as well

by **Tuga2112** » Thu 11.05.2023, 08:37

dapinky wrote:On my first Elan they were both broken..... over many years no-one commented on the 2 plastic caps from cans of WD-40 which were painted black and glued into position, so it can't have looked too bad!

people are too polite :poke:

by **dapinky** » Thu 11.05.2023, 10:19

Tuga2112 wrote:
dapinky wrote:On my first Elan they were both broken..... over many years no-one commented on the 2 plastic caps from cans of WD-40 which were painted black and glued into position, so it can't have looked too bad!

people are too polite

Bearing in mind that this was back in 2006 when the forum was full of people like Sy V, Monty, Dico, Stevieshag and others of that ilk, I don't think that "too polite" was something likely to be the reason :lol: