Just a quick one

[dlb123]

Hi there.

I'm just installing the air box to my Dellorto carbs (elan +2). Just wondering if anyone can tell me, should there be a gasket between the airbox and the carbs? There wasn't when I removed them.

Arrows in the picture. Thanks for your help.

[richardcox_lotus]

No gasket on my Weber’s

[Craven]

Yes , paper gasket . look at rebuild kits on web for shape.

[pharriso]

Yes , paper gasket . look at rebuild kits on web for shape.

This is the shape (front & back):

Pretty thick gasket paper....

I have to admit I have not used them in the past, but probably will this time as I am in the middle of a cylinder head change.

[dlb123]

Thanks a lot. I thought it was odd that there wasnt one fitted. What's the consensus on sealing the two halves of the airbox? I read somewhere that a Toyota head gasket could be used?

Atb

Dave

[elans3]

Err, not a head gasket, maybe a rocker cover gasket ? Presumably you're talking about the airbox to backplate rubber seal ?
Surely someone in the Lotus supplier community in the UK does the correct seal ?

[pharriso]

Try https://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/dellorto-car-carburettors-parts/parts/dhla-parts/dellorto-dhla-40-weber-dcoe-40-air-cleaner-gasket/