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3 NeutralAbout David James
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Name
David James
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Car
Lotus Elise S2 Sports tourer 1.8K and Jaguar XF S
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Modifications
High flow radiator, prrt, upgraded cylinder head & gasket to N series, K&N filter, gear linkage kit, Elise parts gear selector cables & short shift gear stick.
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Location
Sussex
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David James started following Elise/Exige/Europa picture thread and Looking for s1 Elise V448 DNG
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Hi Lee Did you manage to get in touch with the owner of your old Elise?
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Good luck, and let us all know the outcome 👍
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What about the link for the advert i sent you above. it has the pictures of the log book and mot certificates?
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Hi Lee You've probably checked this. https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/VehicleFound?locale=en
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Hi Lee I found this advert through google. I hope this helps. http://bay2car.com/Lotus-Elise-S1-1-8-VVTI-Convertible-Silver-Black-331823494480/car99975
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Does anyone know about this Elite 504?
David James replied to David James's topic in Elite / Eclat / Excel Chat
It certainly is a beauty and still UK registered 🙂 -
https://www.auto-swiat.pl/klasyki/oldtimer/klasyk-ktory-zmienil-historie-lotus-elite-ii-type-75/r4ny76h I came across this Elite on Pinterest and wondered if it could be our old family car from the 80s. My dad fitted the s2 spoiler because the snow damaged the original spoiler. The people who purchased the car put on a private plate and fitted very similar stickers on the side of the car. I know it's been restored since but they may have decided to keep the stickers after the restoration. I would love to know if it's still on the road. The original registration was AYE 716T. The car was
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Enjoying a coastal drive through Eastbourne's southdowns national park (Beachy Head) 2019. Lets hope we will get to enjoy them very soon 👍
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David James changed their profile photo
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Hi John. I've been following Nick's site for quite a while and can't wait for him to complete it and update his website. My Dad used to own an Elite 504 in silver in the 80's and I've always wanted one. So I very much envy you on renovating such a great car. I'm sure I will take the plunge and own one myself in the near future. Dave
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Hi John. Check out this website www.nickslotuseclat.com This website has lots of information and pictures. Good luck with your project
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Lotus Elite 501 Restoration project Reg. Date: 1976 Mileage: 52,237 Location: 115 mi from bn20 9pt, United Kingdom Enlarge
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http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cc65e4e45 1977 LOTUS ELITE RED - LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT 9 MTS MOT AND 5 MONTHS ROAD TAX Reg. Date: 1977 Mileage: --
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uh oh.. HGF?..Gunk/bit of oil in my header tank
David James replied to him's topic in Engine & Ancillaries/Gearbox
Hi Darren. You are right in thinking it's only a K series and many mechanics have came in contact with them due to cylinder head problems. If the MG clubs say he's good and reasonable you don't have much to lose. I've had HGF twice now and my only concern would be to make sure you understand what has caused the HGF and rectify it. There are many causes and of course this will effect the end price. Sometimes a cheap fix isn't so cheap when the gasket fails again. -
New hydraulic lifters still tapping
David James replied to David James's topic in Engine & Ancillaries/Gearbox
Hi Gary thanks for your reply. The car went in originally for an external head gasket leak. The engine ran fine but I wanted to fix it before it gave way. I decided to go for a reconditioned head that was peended because two years ago I already had the head gasket replaced with a MLS gasket and skim. Because it failed so soon after I decided a head that was peened might be a good option. The garage replaced the head. When it was ready for collection the head gasket gave way again. The cylinder head was faulty, the peened area had sunk causing HGF. The garage then replaced the faulty cylinde