Solution PJ Posted April 21, 2021 Solution Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 In an effort to chase perfection I've made an error and broke the top screw in the Gear Lever that shifts into reverse. Drilled it out but need to alter as a screw doesn't hold anymore. Is this pin removable and to be replaced? Can I take it out to the top? I've seen both top and bottom of the pin is steel but in the middle it's like threaded steal. Any ideas? I've seen the following on DeRoure but not 100% sure if it is the same and how to replace, part 39 https://www.deroure.com/diagrams.asp?TBL=12058&MAK=1&MDL=40&SMA=0&SMO=0&ST=&SC=0 Update: My Lotus dealer is kind enough to have me drop in last minute tomorrow morning and see if they can fix this. I'm sure Jan has a way and I'll update on a fix (hopefully 🤔)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Turn car upside down and shake gently? 1 Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 @ramjet Considering placing on the Earth, to you it is already upside down. @PJ I'm sure they can fix, if not then perhaps a heli-coil will return it to a workable threaded hole. Hopefully all solved by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted April 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks. They were able to switch it out with another one they had laying around. I wasted the thread too much but Jan will probably be able to save that for a future save, for someone else of course 😂🤣... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 8 hours ago, andydclements said: @ramjet Considering placing on the Earth, to you it is already upside down. @PJ I'm sure they can fix, if not then perhaps a heli-coil will return it to a workable threaded hole. Hopefully all solved by now. Well according to PJ above, they have fixed it, so my idea must have worked. Glad to have been of assistance. (not just a pretty face) Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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