The Lotus Grand Tourers

After only doing 100 miles in the last year I've decided to sell my excel so it can get the use it deserves. 2 years ago it had a full nut and bolt rebuild. It was fully re-upholstered in tan leather with a new roof lining fitted. The laquer was peeling so it was flatted back and wrapped in gun meta...

Ive found it John....

Ive got one somewhere John.

Lovely looking car!......

That looks great, thanks Jason. 1.5mm it is then, I'll get that ordered tonight, thanks again.

Thanks for that Dave, the gasket I used was a paper gasket and was probably less than 1mm thick. Any recommendations for a fibre gasket supplier.

Thanks Pete, do you recall what thickness you used?

If I were to make my own cork gasket can anyone advise on what thickness to use . Thanks.

Can you buy ready made cork gaskets or do you make them yourself? The engine was rebuilt on the bench and every mating surface was spotless.

It's the old saddle type.

Thanks Bill, I'm presuming and hoping it's the cam cover, I'll give it a closer inspection tonight .

Hi, I've finally got my excel on the road. Unfortunately ive got the dreaded cam cover leak. Ive read about people using a rubber gasket but I cant find anyone who stocks. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thank you.

Ive got several complete lights to choose from . In the West Midlands.

Thanks everyone for the advice, hopefully problem solved. I'll know tomorrow when the glues dry.

Yes I removed the rubber trim, it doesn't seem to have any adjustments. I might see if I can push the door skin in and bond it somehow to the door bar.