Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

i am looking for an Elan or Elan +2 diff casing, to take a Ford-type diff carrier. This diff carrier is odd - having 15 holes instead of the usual 8, and is made of alloy . When I got it in 1981, I think it was advertised as coming from a Lotus Cortina. It now has a Salisbury LSD, and is still heavy! I read that there are early and late type diff casings. How do they differ? Are Elan and Elan +2 casings the same?

Also looking for a set of knock-off hubs, spinners and wheels.

thanks

mark Hollands
Portsmouth
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Mark,

See thread below with pics:

elan-f15/lotus-alloy-diff-casing-t17095.html

I believe that the diff strengthening bracket was also introduced, along with the beefed up casing "ears", for Sprints & S130's

Note also the differing output shaft specs.

Cheers - Richard

One here on e-Bay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-diff-housing-/140595861400?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20bc2a9798