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Hello.
Does anyone know the torque settings for the four gearbox/bell housing bolts? I cannot find any value in the workshop manual.

Thanks in advance,

David

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Regards phil

There are some general torque numbers provided for each bolt size in the front of the manual. If one isn't specified you can use these as default values.

Reminder be sure to seal the bottom left bolt to stop leaks from the gearbox
Alan

Morning,

Unfortunately the general torque number are missing from my manual and I don't have a FT setting on my torque wrench! I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc. Could someone please have a look for me.

Ta,

Technical Data section, Page 27, General Nuts and Bolts.
7/16 UNC.- 30-35 lbs/ft or 4.14 to 4.85 Kg/Metres
Eric in Burnley
Hope this helps

davidj wrote:Morning,

Unfortunately the general torque number are missing from my manual and I don't have a FT setting on my torque wrench! I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc. Could someone please have a look for me.

Ta,

Good evening
Your missing torque settings :
Urs

davidj wrote:I think (from memory) they are 7/16 unc.

These bolts are 3/8"-16 UNC, unfortunately I am away from my Workshop Manual so I don't know what Lotus gave as the general toque for these bolts. I was able to lay my hands on the Lotus Service Bulletin for installation of the Lotus five speed gearbox, no torque values given there!

Thanks very much Urs and Eric!

davidj wrote:Hello.
Does anyone know the torque settings for the four gearbox/bell housing bolts? I cannot find any value in the workshop manual.

Thanks in advance,

David

In Workshop Manuel Elan page 25 "Clutch housing to Gearbox" 40-45 lbs/ft
Alan

Would the torque values be the same for a magnesium bell housing?