elan project

[hoppo4.2]

This is my latest little project. it had been traded in against something and it needs a few bits and bobs sorting but a good price was agreed.







the paint is really quite good which is the key for me.

so far I have fixed the misfire that was caused by 2 faulty injectors. removed them and tested them one was just pouring fuel in a massive lump and the other refused to work unless it was at 7000 rpm
the power steering pump was believed to have failed but it turns out that its just a seized U/J
the hood is quite poor so I think that's next on the list after it goes for its mot next week. im just waiting for a replacement drive shaft as the inner joint failed on the way to the garage the other day.

hopfuly it will be on the road soon (Fingers crossed for some sun)

[MattyB_]

Love these!

I followed a Turbo a few months back, had the roof down (in Winter, commitment!) and they look really, really wide - and I can't look at them without having fond memories of playing Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge on the Amiga.

[Tickle]

Like it, interested to see your project progress. I see one in a strange off white on my commute (Lotus old English white maybe)

Judging by the rain and cold outside, time is on your side for Sun!

[hoppo4.2]

Update time.

So last week it passed its mot.
Needed a new drive shaft thats it so not bad.

The restoration of the hood is underway with a new window being stiched in.

Should be vaguely water tight by next week

[MrC986]

I'm interested to watch this thread as a good friend has a red one of these that he has inherited & I'm sure we will be tinkering to improve the cosmetics including a poor fitting roof! My wife describes it as a "happy car" that every smiles at when they see it

[hoppo4.2]

The roof seals are notoriously bad and either massively expensive or just not available.

Theres tonns of info available on line at places like elan central.