QUESTION
Have you got some dimensions for cutting the Europa TC cam cover joint/gasket where the inlet cam is?
D.M - UK
ANSWER
This is a really good question and would be worth publishing details as I have never seen dimensions in a Lotus Workshop manual
Looking at this problem Im sure there will be several versions to solve this problem - but I prefer simple solutions..............
As we are tackling a variety of components that all have manufacturing tolerances there needs to be a single reference
My logical starting point would be that it should be the extended camshaft and seal
I suggest the starting point would be - remove the cam cover, degrease it, turn it up-side-down and lay a new cork gasket on the face
The cam cover has semi-circle in it to accommodate the lip seal for the inlet camshaft
The inlet camshaft oil seal dimensions are - OD=31.8 x ID=22.2mm x 6mm wide
So all that is necessary is to remove 31.8mm of cork material that spans the cut-out in cam cover
Loctite Grey-Maxx is recommended to seal the gasket and around the seal
This sealant is grey in colour and is conveniently disguised between engine alloy component joints
Copyright © 2024 Lotus Marques
Have you got some dimensions for cutting the Europa TC cam cover joint/gasket where the inlet cam is?
D.M - UK
ANSWER
This is a really good question and would be worth publishing details as I have never seen dimensions in a Lotus Workshop manual
Looking at this problem Im sure there will be several versions to solve this problem - but I prefer simple solutions..............
As we are tackling a variety of components that all have manufacturing tolerances there needs to be a single reference
My logical starting point would be that it should be the extended camshaft and seal
I suggest the starting point would be - remove the cam cover, degrease it, turn it up-side-down and lay a new cork gasket on the face
The cam cover has semi-circle in it to accommodate the lip seal for the inlet camshaft
The inlet camshaft oil seal dimensions are - OD=31.8 x ID=22.2mm x 6mm wide
So all that is necessary is to remove 31.8mm of cork material that spans the cut-out in cam cover
Loctite Grey-Maxx is recommended to seal the gasket and around the seal
This sealant is grey in colour and is conveniently disguised between engine alloy component joints
Copyright © 2024 Lotus Marques
