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LOTUS ELAN: A RESTORATION GUIDE

by Gordon Lund

Published by Brooklands Books. 1st. 2002

Slightly better than very good condition. For those who like the look of a Lotus Elan and would love to own one. The inside story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours winning condition. Large format. Red pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. 127 pages including index.

A few creases to covers. Contents clean.

ISBN: 1855205963
Stock no. 1817834

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Contents

  • Chapter 1: WHY AN ELAN
  • "Lots of Trouble Usually Serious" - Myth of Legend
  • Chapter 2: THE CAR - IT'S LINEAGE
  • Back street special to Supercar status
  • Times they are a changing - Economics and Legislation
  • Chapter 3: BASIC DESCRIPTION
  • Dispelling the myths
  • An Engineers Guide to the Universe
  • Form follows Function
  • Chapter 4: WHERE TO START
  • Read Lotus Books
  • Join a Club
  • Befriend a Lotus enthusiast
  • Developing a Strategy - How to avoid Heartache
  • Plan Ahead
  • Capabilities and Resources
  • Budget
  • Chapter 5: THE INITIAL PURCHASE
  • What to Look For
  • Avoidance of Dead Ducks
  • Take a Friend
  • Choice Criteria
  • Where to Buy
  • The Sale
  • Chapter 6: BITE THE BULLET - REFLECT - GET STUCK IN
  • Assess the Situation
  • The Importance of Photography
  • Take Notes
  • Organisation is the Key
  • Set the Stage
  • Chapter 7: THE STRIP DOWN
  • Safety Precautions
  • Preparation
  • Engine Ancillaries
  • Lighten the Load
  • Removal and Disconnection of body to chassis Components
  • Disconnection of Body to Chassis
  • The Lift
  • Chapter 8: BODY RESTORATION
  • DIY Body Work
  • Use of the Professionals
  • Storage
  • Chapter 9: THE ROLLING CHASSIS
  • Dismantling
  • Engine, Gearbox Removal
  • Engine Strip and rebuild
  • Drive Train Removal
  • Drive Train Strip and rebuild
  • Rear Suspension Removal
  • Rear Suspension Strip and rebuild
  • Front Suspension, Steering Removal
  • Front Suspension, Steering Strip and rebuild
  • Chassis - Refurbish or Replace
  • Chapter 10: PREPARATION FOR THE REBUILD
  • Make a List
  • Reverse all Strip Down Instruction
  • The Great Manual Get Out Clause
  • Cleanliness is the Key
  • Chapter 11: THE ROLLING CHASSIS REBUILD
  • Start Up-Side Down
  • Corrosion Protection, Do it Now
  • Work in an Orderly Fashion - Be Prepared
  • Brake Pipes, Hand Brake Cable and petrol pipe
  • The Hand Brake Tree
  • Mounting the Differential
  • The Rear Suspension
  • The Drive Train
  • The Front Suspension
  • Steering
  • Hubs and Brakes
  • Engine and Gearbox
  • Exhaust
  • Ancillaries
  • Wheels and Tyres
  • Chapter 12: FITTING THE BODY
  • Chapter 13: ELECTRICS
  • Heater
  • Wiper motor, mechanisms and washer jets
  • Chapter 14: FINISHING THE BODY
  • Windows
  • Trim
  • Chapter 15: THE BOOT
  • Petrol tank
  • Petrol gauge sender unit
  • Boot locking mechanism
  • Chapter 16: SILL MEMBERS +2
  • Chapter 17: UNDER THE BONNET
  • Hydraulics
  • Radiator
  • Chapter 18: PREPARATION FOR THE BIG DAY
  • Bodywork
  • Engine bay
  • Interior
  • Chapter 20: EPILOGUE
  • APPENDICES

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