Elise workshop manual
Discussion
Hello Everyone,
Recently acquired an S1 111S - what a motor, just can't stop thinking about my next drive (is that normal?)
The car will shortly need some work, specifically disks and pads.
The car is a weekender only and I am keen to learn as much about the mechanics as possible. I have had experiences of cars comming back from servicing by "professionals" worse than when they went in! With this in mind I am really keen to take on the minor work myself and minimise the exposure of my pride and joy to "monkeys with spanners". (although I am sure there are many highly skilled Lotus mechanics out there!)
In the past, I have owned a variety of cars and have happily undertook most jobs myself. My first impression of the Elise is that it is, mechanically, quite simple and that most jobs would not be beyond the scope of a reasonably experienced DIY mechanic with the right tools. Are my assumptions correct?
My question is: Does a good workshop manual exist for the S1 Elise, in the same vain as the Haines Manual. (pictures of oily hands etc)
I would like to take on the disk job but would obviously leave the serious jobs to a trusted pro. On that note, can anybody recommend anywhere to take my car for such work. I live in Leicester and have heard mixed reviews about Storm?
Any help would be much appreciated
DSS
Recently acquired an S1 111S - what a motor, just can't stop thinking about my next drive (is that normal?)
The car will shortly need some work, specifically disks and pads.
The car is a weekender only and I am keen to learn as much about the mechanics as possible. I have had experiences of cars comming back from servicing by "professionals" worse than when they went in! With this in mind I am really keen to take on the minor work myself and minimise the exposure of my pride and joy to "monkeys with spanners". (although I am sure there are many highly skilled Lotus mechanics out there!)
In the past, I have owned a variety of cars and have happily undertook most jobs myself. My first impression of the Elise is that it is, mechanically, quite simple and that most jobs would not be beyond the scope of a reasonably experienced DIY mechanic with the right tools. Are my assumptions correct?
My question is: Does a good workshop manual exist for the S1 Elise, in the same vain as the Haines Manual. (pictures of oily hands etc)
I would like to take on the disk job but would obviously leave the serious jobs to a trusted pro. On that note, can anybody recommend anywhere to take my car for such work. I live in Leicester and have heard mixed reviews about Storm?
Any help would be much appreciated
DSS
For most jobs they're pretty straightforward except for access to the engine acncillaries.
TBH I haven't seen a Haynes-type manual - I have the pukka Lotus manual. They can be picked up via e-bay or similar as books or on disc. (Or from Lotus, of course)
The discs are easy, apart from maybe getting them off the hubs. The rear calipers don't need come off but the piston needs to be wound back in after the pads are removed. (It will self-adjust once everthing's back in place) This can be done with long-nosed pliers if you're careful or eliseparts (www.eliseparts.com) do a tool.
The front calipers will need to come off to remove the discs.
Have fun!!
TBH I haven't seen a Haynes-type manual - I have the pukka Lotus manual. They can be picked up via e-bay or similar as books or on disc. (Or from Lotus, of course)
The discs are easy, apart from maybe getting them off the hubs. The rear calipers don't need come off but the piston needs to be wound back in after the pads are removed. (It will self-adjust once everthing's back in place) This can be done with long-nosed pliers if you're careful or eliseparts (www.eliseparts.com) do a tool.
The front calipers will need to come off to remove the discs.
Have fun!!
No need to pay download online for free.....
www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/misc/Elise%20Service%20Manual%20-%20indexed.pdf
I did bits and pieces on my S1 and they are pretty easy to work on. Some things are equal to get to and you need 5 hands but most cars are the same.
BBS technical is frequented by knowledgeable people who will gladly advise if you wanna get your hands dirty on the following URL....
www.british-cars.co.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=lotusbbs&access=&mode=tlist&subject=2050
Just be careful mods can become addictive ;-)
www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/misc/Elise%20Service%20Manual%20-%20indexed.pdf
I did bits and pieces on my S1 and they are pretty easy to work on. Some things are equal to get to and you need 5 hands but most cars are the same.
BBS technical is frequented by knowledgeable people who will gladly advise if you wanna get your hands dirty on the following URL....
www.british-cars.co.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=lotusbbs&access=&mode=tlist&subject=2050
Just be careful mods can become addictive ;-)
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