The Lotus Grand Tourers

Have you changed the gearbox oil lately? Also change the filter ( if it has one). It's a bit of a messy job as the sump needs removing.

Hawaiis0 wrote:

NigelD wrote:Excellent photo Stu. As an aside did you ever sort out your problem of stalling when put in gear? If so would you share your solution for us fellow SA owners?

No not really, but I am thinking of having the gearbox overhauled as think it could be cream crackered

If you haven't already, it might be worth talking to Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/) as they specialise in the ZF 4HP22 box, mainly in Land Rover/Range Rover installations.

Good luck, Richard

richardw wrote:

Hawaiis0 wrote:

NigelD wrote:Excellent photo Stu. As an aside did you ever sort out your problem of stalling when put in gear? If so would you share your solution for us fellow SA owners?

No not really, but I am thinking of having the gearbox overhauled as think it could be cream crackered

If you haven't already, it might be worth talking to Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/) as they specialise in the ZF 4HP22 box, mainly in Land Rover/Range Rover installations.

Good luck, Richard

They are the ones I will consider if I ever decide to go that way. £675 recon

Stu, I can't remember too much about your car stalling when drive is engaged, but here are one or two things I'd look at (apologies if I've forgotten our previous conversations):

- Does the car stall when reverse is engaged as well as drive? If so it's less likely to be the gearbox and more likely to be the engine.
- Is your ignition timing correct? Having the right amount of advance at idle is important, so I'd check static timing. You could try advancing it a little from standard (but only a little) to see if this helps - I have a theory that the standard timing settings are slightly retarded to assist with emissions control. If it only happens when cold I'd also check that the thermal ignition valve, vacuum pipework and dizzy vacuum canister are functioning correctly, as these seem to act to restore optimum timing advance to a cold engine when emissions control is not so much of an issue.
- I know we have talked about this before but is the kickdown cable sufficiently loose? Too tight and gear engagement will be sharp which could cause stalling.

ATB Richard

I have had excellent service from Ashcroft Transmissions, on Land Rover and Jaguar boxes.
Recently I found Bristol Transmissions (in Bristol !!!) as Jaguar automatic specialists.
Remenber that a Lotus Excel box out is also an engine out excercise, not acheap job.

Dave the cog.

Bloody Head linings given up the ghost.

Hawaiis0 wrote:Bloody Head linings given up the ghost.

Cold damp weather can't be helping ?

The glue on mine's is drying out/degraded too ..bubbles appearing in places above rear shelf/rear seats. Only just started to bubble so it's not done too bad considering it's getting on for 30 years old.

Annoying though!

Sunshine induced play

Rain induced play

that's a lot of play in 3 mins stu.......wish i could get my door off that quick!!!!!

Rebuild Stage 2

I like the sign on the van ..very apt! Accident or design?

Good gaps btw.

Lotus-e-Clan wrote:I like the sign on the van ..very apt! Accident or design?

Pure chance but very apt as mentioned

Lotus-e-Clan wrote:Good gaps btw.

Absolutely lovely at the moment. Really pleased

Looks good Stu! Just ready for LITP

Pete

Really pleased your doors are back on and looking so good. Now will you come out to play?