Help with Parts Identification

[jackr]

OK - Heres the story - I recently bought an S4 from the wife of the deceased owner with an installed engine (not tested yet), restored brake system & alot of parts (some Elan & some Europa & some ???). I've got the Bean & the R.D Ent. parts manuals but I'm still having problems identifying some parts (maybe some arent Elan??). In the attached pic for example I have what looks like 2 windshield wiper motors - which one is Elan? Any help on the other stuff would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jack

[trw99]

Jack, you really need a Parts manual and a Workshop manual, plus the Buckland book. Life will become a whole lot easier for you then.

Tim

[billwill]

Can't really see in that picture, but each door has a window moving motor, which was originally designed as a wiper motor of a different car, I think.

We have a parts manual here on the website in the Wiki, but Geoff has not yet made it official.

http://www.lotuselan.net/wiki/Category:Elan_Parts_List

[Bud English]

... and Ray's site here has that info as well. http://rdent.com/manuals/index.html

You'll also find him helpful if that stash of extra parts comes up short of a much needed piece.

[types26/36]

I think these are a few of your items.
1. bracket to secure 1a wiper motor.
2. dash air vent.
3. seat floor runners.
4. plate where steering column passes through bulkhead.
5. breather pipe (head to air box)
6. outer steering column grommet.
7. hand brake tree.

[types26/36]

A couple more (guesses)
8. heat shield ....carbs/ engine mount or slave cylinder???
9. headlight relay.
10. spacer's (inside airbox to carbs)??
11. thought they might be where the seat frame sits on carpet ??

[fasterbyelan]

Another item on the left side is the steering column lower clamp (part of item 22 here - http://www.lotuselan.net/wiki/HB_-_Steering_-_Column). You will need the felt strip to go between it and the column when fitting.

And if anyone has a spare clamp please let me know as I need one!

[jackr]

WOW Thanks Guys! (especially Brian)

Jack

[rgh0]

My bet is most are Plus 2 door / window frame components mainly

[Bud English]

The two tubes in Brian's post above appear to be just like the tubes mounted in the door hinge area on a +2 to protect the door wiring.

They mount from inside the body with two screws.

Knowing Lotus they may be used for both purposes.

Edit: ...and while I was typing.

[types26/36]

I think you are right there Bud........I stand corrected ......most of it was just guesses anyway

[Europatc]

Brian Im impressed and that doesn't happen often these days.
good call
Stuart

[fatboyoz]

Jack,
Parts 11, as shown in Brian's numbered photo, are the left and right, vertical water gutters from the A posts.
Cheers,
Colin.

A couple more (guesses)
8. heat shield ....carbs/ engine mount or slave cylinder???
9. headlight relay.
10. spacer's (inside airbox to carbs)??
11. thought they might be where the seat frame sits on carpet ??