Lotus Service Bulletin

Class	111
Number	1974/8
Type	+2 130/5 & Elite
Date	14.06.74

Title:	5-speed Gearbox
Reason:	Assembly procedure amended
Action:	Amend the Workshop Manuals, Section 'F' (Gearbox), Front Cover - ascertaining the correct bearings 'nip'.Elan 2 Manual: On page 49 of Section V, paragraph 29, delete the line 'Compressed gasket = .20 mm' and insert in its place: Measure the uncompressed new gasket thickness = C Size of spacer required = A+B+C Elite Manual: On page 11 of 'Gearbox', under the heading 'To Replace' delete lines 'c' and V and add in their place: Measure the uncompressed new gasket thickness = C Shim thickness required is H=C-A. The compression of the gasket on assembly will thus ensure the required bearing 'nip' of .05 mm (.002 in)