Lotus Marques has known the owner of this Lotus Elan series 3 for twenty years or more.
The Elan had a ten year rest from being a daily driver and then the owner decided it was time for it to return to the road.
Initially the plan was to refurbish the brakes, install new pads and change the engine oil.
It soon became apparent this Elan was in need of major restoration work.
Lotus Elan left hand suspension upright 
Lotus Elan right hand suspension upright
The rear end was totally dismantled to replace numerous worn or faulty components.
Components replaced included rear wheel bearings, differential output shaft bearings, Rotoflex couplings, rear brake discs and Goodridge stainless braided brake hoses.
Both rear brake calipers were completely dismantled, bead blasted, zinc plated and passivated for pristine results.
The rear calipers were then rebuilt with stainless steel pistons, new seals and pads
Lotus Elan rear suspension upright 
New wheel bearings and shock absorbers inserts installed in both suspension uprights.
Badly corroded Lotus twin cam water pump 
Lotus water pump spacer ring corroded
A pre-overhaul pressure test revealed the water pump casting was porous and not serviceable.
Water pump spacer ring corroded 
New and old water pump spacer ring
New water pump spacer manufactured by Lotus Marques are machined from a billet and not die-cast.
Good second hand water pump/timing chest rebuilt 
Overhauled water pump ready to be installed
Replacement timing chest supplied, overhauled and pressure tested to 50psi to guarantee no leaks.
Tired AC mechanical fuel pump 
Rebuilt fuel pump ready for installation
Copyright © 2016 Lotus Marques
The Elan had a ten year rest from being a daily driver and then the owner decided it was time for it to return to the road.
Initially the plan was to refurbish the brakes, install new pads and change the engine oil.
It soon became apparent this Elan was in need of major restoration work.
Lotus Elan left hand suspension upright 
Lotus Elan right hand suspension uprightThe rear end was totally dismantled to replace numerous worn or faulty components.
Components replaced included rear wheel bearings, differential output shaft bearings, Rotoflex couplings, rear brake discs and Goodridge stainless braided brake hoses.
Both rear brake calipers were completely dismantled, bead blasted, zinc plated and passivated for pristine results.
The rear calipers were then rebuilt with stainless steel pistons, new seals and pads
Lotus Elan rear suspension upright 
New wheel bearings and shock absorbers inserts installed in both suspension uprights.
Badly corroded Lotus twin cam water pump 
Lotus water pump spacer ring corrodedA pre-overhaul pressure test revealed the water pump casting was porous and not serviceable.
Water pump spacer ring corroded 
New and old water pump spacer ringNew water pump spacer manufactured by Lotus Marques are machined from a billet and not die-cast.
Good second hand water pump/timing chest rebuilt 
Overhauled water pump ready to be installedReplacement timing chest supplied, overhauled and pressure tested to 50psi to guarantee no leaks.
Tired AC mechanical fuel pump 
Rebuilt fuel pump ready for installationCopyright © 2016 Lotus Marques