peteyg 340 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just had the dreaded MOT and she sailed through except one of the side indicators wasn't working so I went and bought a new bulb then tried to take the lense off. The screw was rock solid and the screwdriver mashed the slots so I drilled it out to find the unit completely corroded. The earth cable rivet had transformed itself into white powder and so was not connecting the cable for a start plus the moulding around the clamp screw had disintegrated at some point so it was a combination or rust and oxidisation that was holding the lense in place. Anyway, I need a new unit...help! Any Ideas? Not listed on SJ's site or lotusbits.com Pete Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Carinbits 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just had the dreaded MOT and she sailed through except one of the side indicators wasn't working so I went and bought a new bulb then tried to take the lense off. The screw was rock solid and the screwdriver mashed the slots so I drilled it out to find the unit completely corroded. The earth cable rivet had transformed itself into white powder and so was not connecting the cable for a start plus the moulding around the clamp screw had disintegrated at some point so it was a combination or rust and oxidisation that was holding the lense in place. Anyway, I need a new unit...help! Any Ideas? Not listed on SJ's site or lotusbits.com Pete Perei (see www.perei.co.uk) may be the original manufacturer. I remember seeing a very similar looking one recently in their catalogue. They are in Aldershot (Hants). Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris 69 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Theres been a few knocking about on ebay recently. dont be lotus specific when putting in search just put side repeaters etc. I know its not very impressive but your local motor shop will probably stock them or a caravan/trailor section as they are the typical after thought bolt ons. If your still struggling mate let me know as there's a place near me that sells them and i'll post them to you. cheers chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have removed mine and replaced with smaller ones so I have all four for sale if anyone is interested. [email protected] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peteyg 340 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Disaster averted! Found them on www.holden.co.uk. Not the cheapest but I'm in a bit of a hurry. Couple going on ebay too. Pete Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Tentenths 1 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Probably a bit late now but just found this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red vtec 185 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 if you are on about the big bulky side indicator I think you will find they are fitted to land Rover defenders, as they look very similar to the one on my 110 Quote Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic "I haven't ridden in cars pulled by cows before" "Bullocks, Mr.Belcher" "No, I haven't, honestly" Link to post Share on other sites
bzguy 2 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) Disaster averted! Found them on www.holden.co.uk. Not the cheapest but I'm in a bit of a hurry. Couple going on ebay too. Pete Is it the same model as on an early Stevens ? like on a 1990 se ?) In that case, I think I still have one for a little price. It's getting dusty, so I'd prefer to make someone happy with it. Edited July 17, 2007 by bzguy Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to post Share on other sites
peteyg 340 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks for the offers guys. The G-cars had the Lucas ones which are smaller than the S car ones which look a bit like wings...they're HUGE! Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
caulkhead68 3 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I too, am after the side repeater lens although it is for my 1988 'S' car. (so apologies if it is on the wrong forum section - however I thought it may be covered during the transition period) I have just discovered they don't like hitting garage door frames and tend to shatter on impact mine have two screws holding them in as opposed to a clip and one screw as on the 'G' cars and Excel If anyone knows where I could get one - I would be eternally grateful (I have tried Espritism and Lotusbits and have also checked the x-reference but unfortunately it doesn't indicate an alternative supplier) The size is approx 77mm x 24mm( they're not that huge Pete ) If all else fails I may have to upgrade them although I would have preferred originals Thanks Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Like I said, I have all four for sale if anyone is interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tentenths 1 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I too, am after the side repeater lens although it is for my 1988 'S' car. (so apologies if it is on the wrong forum section - however I thought it may be covered during the transition period) Matt, if you want to stick with the originals SJ Sportscars list them - part no. A082M6371F [side repeater lamp 88-93 amber] - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red vtec 185 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I think you will find that this is the same http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/E..._to_331921.html Quote Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic "I haven't ridden in cars pulled by cows before" "Bullocks, Mr.Belcher" "No, I haven't, honestly" Link to post Share on other sites
caulkhead68 3 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks for the information guys The lenses on the Holden and land Rover sites look similar but on closer inspection , the lens looks like it is screwed in with one screw and clipped in on the other side ???? Looks like I'll to buy the whole unit from SJS at Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Am I invisible? I thought someone was lookin for the indicator lights, I have all four CHEAP ! if knowone wants them they are going in the bin this week end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caulkhead68 3 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Am I invisible? I thought someone was lookin for the indicator lights, I have all four CHEAP ! if knowone wants them they are going in the bin this week end. Wally You have a Private Message from me Cheers Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martynv 79 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I too, am after the side repeater lens although it is for my 1988 'S' car. (so apologies if it is on the wrong forum section - however I thought it may be covered during the transition period) mine have two screws holding them in as opposed to a clip and one screw as on the 'G' cars and Excel If anyone knows where I could get one - I would be eternally grateful Matt, The side repeaters are from the Mk1 Renault 5 not to mention quite a few London Taxis !!. It looks like you can get a repro lense from Euro Car Parts http://www.eurocarparts.com/ Part No: 477745000 I changed mine for Mk2 Renault 5 ones as used on the S4, bit of a job mind you but I think they look so much better Martyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulbutvila 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here are the ones I have for sale... Let me know if these are vwhat you are looking for [email protected] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caulkhead68 3 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Wally - Thanks for that. But my lenses are different shape than yours. Martyn - Cheers for the ECP link - I'll check them out Thanks again everyone Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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