This timing chain guide 026E0014 is manufactured from a heat and oil resistant rubber compound that is ideally suited for automotive applications.
The manufacturing process commences by cutting the mild steel backing plate profile and fixing holes with a CNC water jet.
Cutting the backing plate with a Farley Magician Water Jet machine guarantees there is minimal distortion and the contact surface is perfectly flat.
The fixing holes are detailed using a custom countersink bit that has an integral spigot ensuring the locating hole and countersink are perfectly concentric.
After the fixing holes have been machined, the backing plates are bead blasted to provide an etched or keyed surface.
Preparing the steel surface in this way ensures optimum bond strength when the rubber compound is applied.
Multiple backing plates are then placed in a mould where the rubber compound is applied to the contact face.
The mould and backing plates are placed in an autoclave for two hours where the rubber compound is allowed to cure.
Assembling a Lotus twin cam engine with a quality timing chain guide guarantees maximum engine service intervals.
To compliment the timing chain guide, Lotus Marques offers a selection of high quality timing chain options as follows-
a) 120 link continuous chain, solid rollers
b) 120 link split chain and joiner, solid rollers
c) 122 link continuous chain, solid rollers
d) 122 link split chain and joiner, solid rollers
If you are contemplating changing the timing chain on a Lotus twin cam engine, then be sure to ask if the chain construction has solid rollers and is a pre-stretched type.
Be aware that cheaper chains will stretch and this results in both camshafts being retarded.
Retarded camshafts result in reduced volumetric efficiency, poor combustion, poor idle and ultimately a reduction in engine power output.
Vehicle application details - to suit Ford Lotus twin cam 1558cc, 8 valve
Timing chain guide weight = 126 grams
Lotus Marques supports local industry by manufacturing these timing chain guides in Australia.
Timing chain guide only @ $20.00 each plus GST
Timing chain guide and two countersunk fixing screws @ $20.50 each plus GST
Trade inquires are also welcome - please call (03) 9761-1903 to discuss your requirements
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing.
Pricing information is correct as of 1/1/2019 but may alter with time and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
To order your timing chain tensioner guide, send us your parts order today
Shipping from Australia to UK, USA, New Zealand, anywhere worldwide!
Contact Lotus Marques now for postal or courier shipping costs.
The manufacturing process commences by cutting the mild steel backing plate profile and fixing holes with a CNC water jet.
Cutting the backing plate with a Farley Magician Water Jet machine guarantees there is minimal distortion and the contact surface is perfectly flat.
The fixing holes are detailed using a custom countersink bit that has an integral spigot ensuring the locating hole and countersink are perfectly concentric.
After the fixing holes have been machined, the backing plates are bead blasted to provide an etched or keyed surface.
Preparing the steel surface in this way ensures optimum bond strength when the rubber compound is applied.
Multiple backing plates are then placed in a mould where the rubber compound is applied to the contact face.
The mould and backing plates are placed in an autoclave for two hours where the rubber compound is allowed to cure.
Assembling a Lotus twin cam engine with a quality timing chain guide guarantees maximum engine service intervals.
To compliment the timing chain guide, Lotus Marques offers a selection of high quality timing chain options as follows-
a) 120 link continuous chain, solid rollers
b) 120 link split chain and joiner, solid rollers
c) 122 link continuous chain, solid rollers
d) 122 link split chain and joiner, solid rollers
If you are contemplating changing the timing chain on a Lotus twin cam engine, then be sure to ask if the chain construction has solid rollers and is a pre-stretched type.
Be aware that cheaper chains will stretch and this results in both camshafts being retarded.
Retarded camshafts result in reduced volumetric efficiency, poor combustion, poor idle and ultimately a reduction in engine power output.
Vehicle application details - to suit Ford Lotus twin cam 1558cc, 8 valve
| Model | Production dates |
| Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 | 1963 to 1966 |
| Ford Lotus Cortina MK2 | 1967 to 1970 |
| Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam | 1968 to 1970 |
| Lotus Elan | 1962 to 1974 |
| Lotus Elan 2+2 | 1968 to 1974 |
| Lotus Europa Twin Cam | 1968 to 1974 |
| Lotus and Caterham 7 | 1973 to 1974 |
Timing chain guide weight = 126 grams
Lotus Marques supports local industry by manufacturing these timing chain guides in Australia.
Timing chain guide only @ $20.00 each plus GST
Timing chain guide and two countersunk fixing screws @ $20.50 each plus GST
Trade inquires are also welcome - please call (03) 9761-1903 to discuss your requirements
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing.
Pricing information is correct as of 1/1/2019 but may alter with time and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
To order your timing chain tensioner guide, send us your parts order today
Shipping from Australia to UK, USA, New Zealand, anywhere worldwide!
Contact Lotus Marques now for postal or courier shipping costs.
