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Front road spring cover for Lotus Elan and Elan +2

Wednesday, 20 May 2015 15:07 Product News
Here is quality steel cover to suit the standard road spring on a Lotus Elan or Elan +2.
These covers are slightly longer than standard so as to provide superior control over the spring when compressed.
The standard coil spring over shock absorber assembly exhibits lateral distortion problems when the spring is compressed.
This is where the road spring assumes a banana-like shape and makes contact with the shock absorber body.
This can often result in creaking noises heard from the front suspension when pressing down on the front body section.

Front road spring cover for Lotus Elan and Elan +2Front road spring cover for Lotus Elan and Elan +2

By extending the original cover length it is possible to provide additional support to the heavily compressed road spring.

Lotus Elan +2 shock absorber and spring assemblyLotus Elan +2 shock absorber and spring assembly

These covers are coated in epoxy black paint and are ready for immediate installation.
Price $33.00 each including GST (30.00 each excluding GST)
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing
To order your new road spring cover, send us your parts order today

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Lotus Esprit HC replacement oil filler cap

Saturday, 18 April 2015 19:32 Product News
Here is an alloy replacent component for the original oil filler cap, Lotus part number A910E6779F.
This oil filler cap will fit any Lotus Esprit HC or Lotus Excel HC, up to engine number 25190.
For further clarification, this is the 912 SE specification engine with 180bhp

High quality alloy oil filler capHigh quality alloy oil filler cap

These oil filler caps are fully CNC machined to ensure an exceptionally high quality component.
Particular attention has been paid to the finger grips where all the edges have been carefully chamfered.
The all alloy billet caps have the correct threaded detail to ensure a silky smooth action.
The CNC engraved top is complemented by a rubber washer underneath that guarantees an oil tight seal.

Lotus Esprit turbo HC with alloy oil filler cap
The above photograph was supplied courtesy of Grant Perriot

This is a solid cap (non-ratcheting type) so please check your engine number before ordering.
Also check the Lotus part number cast into the back of the cover 912E2036PK.
NOTE - The cap minor thread diameter is approximately 1.377" (35.0mm)
The cap outside thread diameter is approximately 1.496" (38.0mm)

Price $82.50 including GST ($75.00 excluding GST)
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing
To order your new oil filler cap, send us your parts order today

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Lotus twin cam tensioner bracket for use with Ford 1600cc cylinder block

Sunday, 31 August 2014 14:00 Product News
If you are looking to increase the capacity of a Lotus twin cam engine then capacities approaching 1800cc can be achieved at a reasonable cost.
This begins with sourcing a Ford 1600cc cross-flow cylinder block, crankshaft and connecting rods.
The main components can be found in any 1600cc Ford Escort fitted with 711M block and 2737E rods.
The first step is to ultra-sonic test the donor block and check the cylinder wall thickness to determine exactly how far it can be re-bored.
A number of other components are required to complete the conversion which includes a longer timing chain and special longer tension bracket.
Lotus Marques has manufactured new bronze tension brackets that are approximately 10mm longer between the pivot centre and the spring plunger pad so the tensioner piston contacts correctly.



This bracket is necessary to accommodate the difference in height between the taller Ford 1600cc block and the Lotus 1500cc cylinder block.
Other parts required to complete the conversion include a timing chest spacer, longer tensioner thread and longer tensioner piston.
All of these components are available from Lotus Marques to assist you in completing a large capacity engine build.
Price $103.95 including GST ($94.50 excluding GST)
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing
To order a bronze tensioner bracket, send us your parts order today

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Lotus Esprit S3, S4 engine mount washers

Saturday, 05 July 2014 17:42 Product News
Are you paying too much for Esprit engine mount washers sourced from the UK?
We found these washers currently advertised (5/7/2014) with the following prices -
Item number 56, A085E6011F - Engine mount upper limit washer @ GBP10.82
Item number 55, A085E6010F - Engine mount lower rebound washer @ GBP17.81

Lotus Esprit engine mount assembly, exhaust sideLotus Esprit engine mount assembly, exhaust side  Lotus Esprit engine mount assembly, inlet sideLotus Esprit engine mount assembly, inlet side

Lotus Marques offers high quality replacement washers as shown below.

Upper limit washer A085E6011FUpper limit washer A085E6011F  Lower rebound washer A085E6010FLower rebound washer A085E6010F
Pricing is a follows -
A085E6010F @ $15.00 each plus GST
A085E6011F @ $10.00 each plus GST
If you are looking to replace both pairs of upper and lower washers, then all four washers can be purchased at a special discounted price of $45.00 plus GST.
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing.
To order replacement engine mount washers, send us your parts order today

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Lotus twin cam clutch slave cylinder machined from an alloy billet

Sunday, 15 June 2014 15:30 Product News
Here is the latest version of the Lotus twin cam clutch slave cylinder that is fully CNC machined from aluminium alloy billet.
This high quality slave cylinder provides easy installation and adequate clearance between the body and bell-housing closing plate.
The self-locating design feature prevents the cylinder from rotating when the hydraulic pipe is installed and/or the bleed nipple is opened or closed.
This alloy billet slave cylinder completely eliminates the possibility of hydraulic fluid leaks caused by porosity problems associated with cast alloy components.
A stainless steel piston complements the cylinder and ensures it will never seize even when subjected to hydraulic fluid that has moisture contamination.
There is a second cir-clip groove so in the unlikely event the first groove suffers mechanical failure, the cylinder remains in place and the clutch continues to operate.

 
Moving to a CNC machining environment guarantees dimensional accuracy and consistently high quality components.
This is very important where this same component is expected to be installed in the Lotus Elan, Elan +2, Lotus Cortina and the Ford twin cam Escort.
The key to manufacturing high quality components are the machine tools, fixtures and the programming required to operate any CNC machine.



Lotus Marques is pleased to announce whilst there has been a significant increase in the quality of the clutch slave cylinder, there is NO increase in the component cost.
Price for the cylinder, stainless steel piston, circlip and seals is $117.70 including GST ($107.00 excluding GST)

Assembly tip
The rubber seal should be pressed onto the piston locating peg with the flared skirt pointing away from the piston body
When assembling the cylinder, it is advisable to lubricate the bore with rubber grease to allow the hydraulic seal and piston to enter easily.


Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing
To order a replacement clutch slave cylinder, send us your parts order today

For the comprehensive component specifications, please view the product datasheet here.

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Lotus Esprit steering rack overhaul and exchange service

Friday, 13 December 2013 21:39 Product News
If you have a worn steering rack in your Lotus Esprit, Eclat or Elite then why not carry out a cost effective overhaul?
Lotus Marques now stocks exchange steering racks that have been fully rebuilt and are supplied with a two year warranty.
An important part of the rebuild process is to upgrade the pinnion bearings where an immediate improvement in steering action is experienced.

These same steering racks are often criticized for being weak and unresponsive but no one has investigated to understand why.
The problem originates from the pinion gear being fitted with poor quality bearings which are not ideally suited to the application.
To further compound the problem, the upper and lower pinion bearings do not have an integral cage to seperate the ball bearings.
This means the ball bearings congregate together under gravity and come into contact with each other (which results in an undesireable load distribution)
This problem is solved by upgrading the original components to a superior taper roller bearing that has an integral bearing cage.

 

The following replacement components that are supplied and fitted as a part the standard overhaul service and are listed below -
a) Steering rack rubber gaiters, left-hand and right-hand.
b) Steering rack pinion taper roller bearing conversion kit, upper and lower bearings.
c) Near-side bronze steering rack bush to replace the original plastic component.
d) Control arm, inner ball joint nylon cups.
e) Pinion gear shaft internal rubber O-ring.
f) Pinion gear shaft external rubber gaiter.



As an alternative, Lotus owners can purchase the above components as a kit and rebuild their existing steering.
Customers who purchase the comprehensive overhaul kit are provided with online support and given access to the steering rack overhaul guide here.

What our customers are saying
"I rebuilt my Lotus Eprit steering rack with your parts and its great, a massive improvement and the car now drives like it looks and doesn't wander all over the place!!
Its great to find upgrade kits like this that work well."
Lee Batty, Isle of Man - April 2014

If you are looking for an exchange steering rack or want to rebuild your own, please contact Lotus Marques to discuss your requirements.
Price for an exchange steering rack is $385.00 including GST ($350.00 excluding GST)

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