Parts list as .pdf

PostPost by: Bruce Crowthorne » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:13 pm

I have just bought my first Elan (a 69 S4) as a box of bits.
I got the workshop manual with the car, but would like a parts list (and especially the exploded parts diagrams) preferably as a .pdf file.

Does anyone have one on a machine that I can download?

Thanks
Bruce

PS I guess I will be asking lots of basic questions in the next few months (or years!) - watch this space!
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PostPost by: M100 » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:37 pm

They are still available new from Lotus and are frequently on Ebay.

Elan 62-63 Parts List X036T0325J @ any Lotus Dealer for GBP 51.45

Online ordering at http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/LotusShop ... X036T0325J

The earlier parts book covering the S1 S2 and Coupe models that is long out of print is available as a pdf though. Most of the mechanical bits are common to the S4 but there are quite a few differences on bodywork/trim/electrics

http://www.lotusfaq.org/Elan/Documents/ ... tslist.pdf (15MB)
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PostPost by: marcfuller » Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:02 pm

You can get a bound reprint of the Lotus Elan Parts List, S1, S2, S3, S4 from Lotus-Books.com for GBP 39.95. They also have a lot of other Elan pertinent books listed
http://lotus-books.com/html/elan.html
-Marc '66 Elan DHC (36/6025)
http://www.lotuselan.us
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PostPost by: twincamman » Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:17 pm

Bruce --- I just about finished my ?lan which arrived in boxes and bits- 2 1/2 YEARS AGO ------keep at it ----make a list of things to do and stick to it --it makes the job easier -one job at a time -rather than look at the big picture -and get discouraged good luck :wink: ed
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PostPost by: Bruce Crowthorne » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:17 am

Thanks Ed. I am at the stage where I am not sure what should be on the list never mind which order!!!

My thought is prepare the body first (and then leave it to dry for a while), then do the rolling chassis and drive train and finally the trim. Does that sound like a sensible order?

Then there are some nice questions to ponder. How original do I try and make it? I like cars which are clean underneath so am thinking of (hand) painting inside and underneath the shell - very non Lotus!
How about powder coating or painting silver bits like suspension, drive shafts etc.

I guess I need to start examining some Elans in DETAIL!

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PostPost by: types26/36 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:40 am

[quote="Bruce Crowthorne"]I have just bought my first Elan (a 69 S4) as
I got the workshop manual with the car, but would like a parts list (and especially the exploded parts diagrams) preferably as a .pdf file.
Does anyone have one on a machine that I can download?quote]

Hey Bruce, are you the same Bruce I took to see an S3 Elan a friend of mine is selling in Bracknell? if you are you know where I live and I have a parts list you can have a look at.
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PostPost by: Bruce Crowthorne » Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:33 pm

Yes I am the same one!
Finally managed to get the right DHC.
At the stage where I am just forming a plan for the rebuild and actively seeking advice on all sorts of things....

I would like to take you up on your offer of a look at your parts list, although I have lost your contact details. Can you email me at bruce.orr(at)btinternet.com?

I would really appreciate a look at your Elan as well.
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PostPost by: tonycharente » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:23 pm

Re the factory Parts book - I think you'll find that it covers 62 to 73, not 62 to 63 - I expect B&C's listing is a typo...... it can't have been an 036 number in 63, can it? Tony
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PostPost by: M100 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:30 pm

>Re the factory Parts book - I think you'll find that it covers 62 to 73, not 62 to 63 - I expect B&C's listing is a typo...... it can't have been an 036 number in 63, can it?

Yes it is a typo, the old "26" parts book was superceded by the 36 (it also covers the type 45's as well) Basically everything Elan except the +2

Even though the later parts book effectively covers the earlier cars it is far less comprehensive than the S1/S2/Coupe one that I posted the link to as that one has a lot of cross references to the suppliers part numbers.
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PostPost by: dougweall » Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:25 am

Bruce,
You might consider going to the Lotus parts fair at Stoneleigh near Coventry 13th Nov I think.
Go and meet Susan Miller she will be there, she is most knowlegable and helpful in getting bits and pieces you require, she has a parts list as well.
Plus there should be a few more Elan's to look at.
Doug
P.S. don't forget your camera, it is most useful at a later date if you take some photo's.
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PostPost by: fasterbyelan » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:57 pm

Bruce,

I have taken a few dozen photos of my Elan, a 1970's S4 FHC, as I have taken it apart. Although there is a long way to go, a lot of the images are of the car complete and show loom positions, relay locations etc etc. You are welcome to a copy of them - I suggest you let me have your address by PM and I will send you a CD with them on (they are quite large). Else I hope to be at Stoneleigh and we could meet up there.

I have also sent to your personnel email address a copy of Sue Miller's Elan catalogue - I'm sure she will not mind! You can also obtain online catalogues from the leading suppliers.

Hope this is of help,

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