These high quality components has been carefully designed to provide additional reliability for race applications.
These valve spring retainers are CNC machined from high tensile steel alloy 4140 and are ideally suited for high lift race specification valve springs.
All the critical dimensions have been adhered to so the retainers fit a spring with an outside diameter of 1.100” (27.94mm).

The internal tapered bore has an excellent smooth surface finish to ensure the collets lock correctly on the retainer as well as the valve.
Valve spring retainer weight = 17 grams
Vehicle application details - to suit Ford Lotus twin cam 1558cc, 8 valve
Export pricing for a set of 8 valve spring retainers @ $105.00 excluding GST
Please note, parts orders for export do not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Set of 8 valve spring retainers @ $115.50 including GST
Alternatively a single valve spring retainer @ $15.13 each including GST
To complement the race specification valve spring retainer, Lotus Marques can supply the following components-
Light weight steel cam followers – please enquire
Duplex valve spring kits to suit various camshaft specifications – please enquire
Bronze valve guide kit, (4 inlet, 4 exhaust) @ $99.00 including GST
Set of 8 cast iron cam follower sleeves @ $259.60 including GST
Cast iron cam follower guide 026E0324 @ $33.00 including GST
Lotus Marques supports local industry by manufacturing these valve spring retainers in Australia.
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 14/1/2022 but may alter with time and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Shippng from Australia to UK, USA, New Zealand, anywhere worldwide!
Contact Lotus Marques now for postal or courier shipping costs.
These valve spring retainers are CNC machined from high tensile steel alloy 4140 and are ideally suited for high lift race specification valve springs.
All the critical dimensions have been adhered to so the retainers fit a spring with an outside diameter of 1.100” (27.94mm).

The internal tapered bore has an excellent smooth surface finish to ensure the collets lock correctly on the retainer as well as the valve.
Valve spring retainer weight = 17 grams
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 |
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 |
Export pricing for a set of 8 valve spring retainers @ $105.00 excluding GST
Please note, parts orders for export do not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Set of 8 valve spring retainers @ $115.50 including GST
Alternatively a single valve spring retainer @ $15.13 each including GST
To complement the race specification valve spring retainer, Lotus Marques can supply the following components-
Light weight steel cam followers – please enquire
Duplex valve spring kits to suit various camshaft specifications – please enquire
Bronze valve guide kit, (4 inlet, 4 exhaust) @ $99.00 including GST
Set of 8 cast iron cam follower sleeves @ $259.60 including GST
Cast iron cam follower guide 026E0324 @ $33.00 including GST
Lotus Marques supports local industry by manufacturing these valve spring retainers in Australia.
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 14/1/2022 but may alter with time and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Shippng from Australia to UK, USA, New Zealand, anywhere worldwide!
Contact Lotus Marques now for postal or courier shipping costs.