The Lotus Grand Tourers

Unfortunately, my drivers fan is seized I believe-if I use the fan at all I get a terrible burning smell, so I think it will need more than lubrication unfortunately. I have spare fans and as you say, the pipework will be easy but I don't expect access to be good........ If you can smell burning, t...

Also tempted if it fits an Elite - but Pete's first in the queue! Perhaps you could post a picture of it fitted to the Excel then we could see.

Richard

Excelebration wrote:Sold to Richard, who will hopefully be on here soon. This has been a great forum to be part of. Sad to leave the Excel fraternity!

Look forward to hearing from another Richard soon.

Will you be coming back, or is your departure from Excellence permanent?

ATB Richard

I might be able to make it as long as I'm far enough through the programme of works, and I get the boss's permission. Will know this weekend. Anybody else?

Richard

Hi John, I've recently needed to attend to the heater on my Elite S2, which I believe has the same heater as the 84 Excel. As it wasn't functioning properly and the fans were squealing I figured it would be a major dash out job to overhaul it. However once I got close to it, by removing the glovebox...

I'm still up for it:

rbgosling wrote:
2. Mr. Swankie is bringing the first production éclat excel
3. Lotusbits Sunbel (or is it an Exceam?)
4. Farmer Richard's '90 Excel SE, including freshly rebuilt engine (it WILL be in by then!!) ?
5. Richard's Excite (with newly covered seats and refurbed interior)
6.

My birthday

Never mind, thanks for the invitation. Always looking for an excuse to give 'er a blast.

Have fun, Richard

It was great to see a heart warming turn out from the forum, and had a nice chat with RichardW and NigelD before I was lured away by shiney things making loud noises... :mrgreen: Sorry I couldn't stay till the very end for the parade, but it's really good to read that Nigel did us proud :D Many tha...

Thanks Richard, a really good day and a varied turnout of versions, brilliant! Well done Stu for getting at least one pic. I was going to get some at the end ss the sun was going down but everyone had gone :shock: which means I will have to try and steal, sorry borrow, Stu's Burroughs on another oc...

We had a great display yesterday; on our pitch there were 13 cars - 11 Excels and 2 Elites plus Dunc's Eclat just behind us in the otherwise vacant designated camping area. Elsewhere there was an unrestored Elite (1974 model, which the current owner bought in 1977!), and 2 Excels. Thanks to everyone...

majcd213 wrote:Thanks for the map. Car seems to still be working so will see you guys there... Hopefully. Which is our parking excel register or forums?
Cheers
Mike

Anout to set off - its the Excel Register!

NigelD wrote:Suggest 6:40 at beaconsfield services so we can link up safely?

Yes!

Hello all I realise that its too late to get tickets now so I will buy them on the gate but is it possible to park on your pitch? I understand if its not possible. Many thanks Unfortunately I think you'll need a car pass to get into the club areas, and these have already been allocated. However ple...

My drivers seat will be ready for collection tomorrow evening, and the passenger seat on Friday evening, so I should make it by the skin of my teeth! Apparently the seamstress has been off sick with a nasty virus.

CHRISYD wrote:if your old one isnt cracked, try taking it off and smearing Vaseline all over it and leave in a warm place for a day or two. I did and it made it swell and more supple so no more leak.

I'm very glad I read the thread title before your message!