Lotus Elan Central

by **frog** » Thu 19.01.2006, 23:45

A strange thing seems to be happening to my SE - when the turbo kicks in, it gets to about 0.5 then the revs start climing fast and the car stops accelerating - just as if I pushed the clutch in - anyone got any ideas what this is? The clutch seems OK at low revs and speed - I think it only happens when the turbo is engaged.

by **Enright** » Fri 20.01.2006, 00:12

It sounds to me like your clutch is indeed on the way out.
The increased power from the engine when the turbo kicks in may be overcoming the friction of the clutch, which means it will progressively get more noticeable and worse.

Unless you're "bracing" against the pedal when it goes into full combat reheat!

by **stevo** » Fri 20.01.2006, 00:41

at 30 mph put it in 4th and put your foot to the floor, if it slips then you need a clutch.

by **frog** » Fri 20.01.2006, 17:06

Bugger - it does exactly that.

Only 100,000 miles - wonder if it is still under guarentee???

BTW can you still get clutches for the Elan easily?

by **Sy V** » Fri 20.01.2006, 18:38

Yep, dead easy to get the standard clutch.

Mattys, Southwest or SJ Sportscars.

From SJS:

Clutch | Pressure plates
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE (For SE Turbo) A100Q6011F EACH
71.90

Clutch | Pressure plates
PRESSURE PLATE, NON TURBO A100Q6009F EACH
93.55

by **frog** » Fri 20.01.2006, 19:53

Thanks - that helps. I was given a guesstimate of around £250 this afternoon - is that for the whole thing then?

by **Sy V** » Sat 21.01.2006, 08:21

It sound like a parts and labour quote to me.

by **frog** » Tue 24.01.2006, 15:57

No, he is suggesting £250 for the new gearbox - labour extra. Apparantly it isn't worthwhile replacing just the broken part - might as well change the whole unit and have less labour cost (although it will cost a bit more) and have less hassles in the future.

by **Sy V** » Tue 24.01.2006, 16:42

I don't think you mean gearbox.
Sounds like he's going to change the whole clutch caboodle - probably wise - if you can afford it.

by **Mike Y** » Tue 24.01.2006, 17:24

Lotus List Prices Are

A100Q6011F Clutch Cover £71.90 + Vat

A100Q6003F Clutch Drven Plate £97,45 + Vat

A100Q6013S Clutch Release Bearing £37.68 + Vat

I might have an alternative supply at a fraction of the Lotus price watch this space.

Regards Mike :wink:

by **frog** » Tue 24.01.2006, 20:42

Sy V wrote:I don't think you mean gearbox.
Sounds like he's going to change the whole clutch caboodle - probably wise - if you can afford it.

Yup, I did mean clutch. I trust him so, I'll take his suggestion

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