Which Book?
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If you can only afford one, it would have to be the Lotus Workshop Manual.
Brian's book is useful, but it is quite rightly described as an 'addendum' to the workshop manual... it gives useful tips and information, but really needs to be used in conjunction with, or in addition to, the main manual, rather than as a stand-alone guide in its own right.
In order of priority, I'd say:
1) Lotus Workshop Manual
2) Lotus Factory Parts List
3) 'Authentic Lotus Elan & Plus 2' by Robinshaw and Ross
4) Brian Buckland's Guide
Brian's book is useful, but it is quite rightly described as an 'addendum' to the workshop manual... it gives useful tips and information, but really needs to be used in conjunction with, or in addition to, the main manual, rather than as a stand-alone guide in its own right.
In order of priority, I'd say:
1) Lotus Workshop Manual
2) Lotus Factory Parts List
3) 'Authentic Lotus Elan & Plus 2' by Robinshaw and Ross
4) Brian Buckland's Guide
- MintSprint
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I have the older black cover version of this, i't's the same as the workshop manual but misses quite a bit out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOTUS-ELAN-1962-74- ... dZViewItem
Sometimes there's a genuine one on ebay.
Parts book comes from main agent - shouldn't be too dear.
Just thought of a good cheap Elan reference.
http://www.davebean.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOTUS-ELAN-1962-74- ... dZViewItem
Sometimes there's a genuine one on ebay.
Parts book comes from main agent - shouldn't be too dear.
Just thought of a good cheap Elan reference.
http://www.davebean.com/
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SADLOTUS - Fourth Gear
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I've bought 3 good used, and as new factory manuals on eBay. An early version Elan Workshop Manual, another newer one covering up to S4, and another for the +2. The most expensive one was about $42, delivered to my door. (...but uh, it took over 2 years of "shopping"). I've noticed good buys can still be had, eBay has "completed listings" available under advanced search, you can see what they've been doing, worldwide.
I also highly recommend the Robinshaw and Ross book.
I also highly recommend the Robinshaw and Ross book.
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Yes, there is someone who proposes to make a PDF of the manual, but that's a lot of work and I need a backup plan just in case.
I saw the Lotus Books site, but aren't they UK based? I figured shipping to the US would add quite a bit, unless there is a "book" rate.
Tom
I saw the Lotus Books site, but aren't they UK based? I figured shipping to the US would add quite a bit, unless there is a "book" rate.
Tom
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tbsmith - Second Gear
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Have you tried Dave Bean ?
I seem to remember manuals are available from them, from time to time.
You'd be able to get a price, and compare that to sourcing it from the uk, yourself.
Uk to US airmail for 'printed papers' is GB ?5.66 for 500g and each extra 20g is ?0.20, up to a maximum of 5kg (depending on destination). Normally a 2kg maximum.
Surface mail is ?2.86 for 500g and ?0.26 each extra 50g again up to a maximum of 5kg (depending on destination). Normally a 2kg maximum.
See www.royalmail.com for more details.
Regards,
Stuart.
I seem to remember manuals are available from them, from time to time.
You'd be able to get a price, and compare that to sourcing it from the uk, yourself.
Uk to US airmail for 'printed papers' is GB ?5.66 for 500g and each extra 20g is ?0.20, up to a maximum of 5kg (depending on destination). Normally a 2kg maximum.
Surface mail is ?2.86 for 500g and ?0.26 each extra 50g again up to a maximum of 5kg (depending on destination). Normally a 2kg maximum.
See www.royalmail.com for more details.
Regards,
Stuart.
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Lotusbooks site says $ 14,- for sea, more for airmail.
Gordon
Gordon
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freddy22112211 - Second Gear
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You guys in the States should check out www.ebay.co.uk when looking for stuff, there is more of it over here and shipping for smaller bits if not that dear.
There is also a Haynes workshop manual which covers all the main stuff, a copy of this lives in my car.
Buckland book is a must, imho.
Cheers,
Pete.
There is also a Haynes workshop manual which covers all the main stuff, a copy of this lives in my car.
Buckland book is a must, imho.
Cheers,
Pete.
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