anditsoundslikebells Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 I am beginning the task of collecting all the parts I need to rebuild my '79. I don't own a trans so will purchase one from ds-vitesse in Holland. One obvious part I need are the hubs for the inboard brakes. What document should I refer to when looking for the part number? I assume it the part number I would use to define what I'm looking for? This is the first time I'm going down this path with the esprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gis Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 To my understanding, the transmission should come complete with the hubs. Quote Ad initium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Perhaps @dsvitesse1 can clarify Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyg Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 @anditsoundslikebells Where in Hampshire are you? I'm between Basingstoke and Winchester if you need to compare notes and you're not a million miles away. Good luck with the rebuild. Pete Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsvitesse1 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi, my gearboxes comes complete. With output shaft housing and axles. 1 1 Quote with kind regarDS, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Alex, do you have the halfshafts, u-joints and their bespoke adapter hubs for connecting to the transaxle output shafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Hi, Peteyg, in the UK I'm based near Titchfiled so it would be good to get your advice when I am back. For the foreseeable I am in Holland, without the car. I just checked the S1/S2 manual. According to page D2 I have the 'intermediate-shaft'(12) & 'drivesaft-flange'(13). Does that mean I am in need of 2x 'drive-shaft-adaptors' (page J6)? (these are the 'bespoke-adaptor-hubs' mentioned above?) Also, does Lotus have a parts coding system like modern cars? or am I wishful thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 after some more digging I found what I was after...the part number this site was handy: http://rdent.com/manuals/esprit/ I think the part number I am after is C079D4002G (x2) Does that sound right? and now I just found the matching parts list document PDF. I should have found this sooner! This makes life easier. Although I fear finding the C079D4002G will be hard! Any leads will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yes, D4002G is what I'd thought to be the object in need of creative sourcing if not already in hand as these are exclusive to Lotus. There has for some time been listed on Ebay (U.S.) a complete rear suspension links set for S1/S2. Otherwise it's likely to be specialist breakers like LotusBits in the UK who may just possibly have what you'll need. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) having seen that listing in the US it jogged my memory, I now have a feeling I'm also missing u-joints. Seems there is a whole lot of searching ahead! thanks Edited February 27, 2021 by anditsoundslikebells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAR Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 https://www.sjsportscars.com/parts-and-accessories/C079D4002G.htm 🙂 1 Quote It's getting there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 Hello, Since this post I got hold of the hubs. More importanly, as of yesterday I now have an '87 Giugiaro Turbo transmission complete with inboard brakes. After looking for 5 years, admittedly not very hard, I'm hoping I now have what I need. Another question. Where am I looking for the relevant serial (or otherwise) coding to understand exacly what I have? I'm based in Holland so will move the gearbox there and hopefully get Harry to bring it back to life for me. I'll post some pictures when I know where to look... it is a bit of a mess Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsvitesse1 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 HI, you have not the correct gearbox for your S1. Turbo has C35 casing with only 1 drain plug. Bell housing is different. There are only 2 type. " previous "and " C35 ". I can supply you the correct " previous " gearbox with correct bell housing cheers, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Quote with kind regarDS, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 I found it! I have C4925 Can someone please tell me what it is I have? I'll post some pictures of the full transmission over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsvitesse1 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Hi, C4925 is paring number for casing and bell housing. Never seen the sticker before. Must be factory references I guess. cheers, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Quote with kind regarDS, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditsoundslikebells Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 (edited) Is there a code I can find on the box that will tell me the year/month, or anything else about the gearbox? Edited January 7 by anditsoundslikebells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-62 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Alex, still based in Holland? where about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 On 26/02/2021 at 08:22, Gis said: To my understanding, the transmission should come complete with the hubs. There are also shim rings on this assembly, on S1s certainly. Used in setting up the rear camber I believe. Don't forget those. They don't appear to be shown in the WSM diagram. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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