The Lotus Grand Tourers

Think I'll be changing mine as the threaded part has already fractured.

I like my physiotherapist.

LotusDave wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:51

..... are you going to overhaul the steering rack yourself?

No that will be done by a professional!

I've seen my painting skills

Please note main is an SA so maybe completely wrong.

Engine and gearbox out for refurb and upgrade. Turning into a may as well do this and that.

Steering rack next

Ok so my SA is like this:

1, Red positive cable
2, Black negative cable
3, Main engine bay wiring loom that connects to everything in the engine bay

4, loom to gearbox. This includes the SA auto park lock but may be just your reverse switch

Just going to look in my empty engine bay.

Shopping List of needs is growing. Popped in to LotusBits in passing, for a new thermostat and gasket (and a replacement housing - dont ask). My new old bottom draw supply thermostat was the wrong one and was too tall for the housing. Rob, LB's new spares guy sorted me out. Also, had a rummage aroun...

Any tips on removal procedure for replacement of the waistline rubber?

Might have spotted an original source window switch ,pyramid type on fleabay. Search afu2722. Got 18 hours left

The website for CTL seems pretty awful in terms of finding parts. Did they mention whether they have any plans to update that or is it really a case of calling them about parts? I've heard the name CTL, but until they started take an interest in PML they were not really on my radar in terms of the ...

Googling MA61 repair kits came up with 38mm for the ATE caliper

Note:
To have the web lettering we need to go big.
No web and we can go smaller

The first example I have has the model name disappearing into the armpit so not good enough. Especially for the 6 letter Esprit. I have sent in a design change to have the lotus logo above the model but the first iteration looks oversized in the mock up. see below so need to reconfigure. https://one...

Try fastener websites for torque setting if you don't find anything

example

https://www.grampianfasteners.com/files ... ttings.pdf

Will49 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 06, 2024 08:33

Hawaii
Im sur you have another name.
When I get back from getting a few weeks of sunshine to the end of April I will take up your offer and arrange to come.
Appreciated.

It's Stu, but don't tell anyone

Any mechanic outfit will be able to do it. Look for mobile fitters.

You should be able to give it a go yourself.

Note Neils opening line is "I'm a useless home mechanic" , so that may be the reason why he had issues.