The Lotus Grand Tourers

With the instrument cluster out the other day I noticed one of the operating cables to the heater was flapping about. The little peg on the lever had snapped off. As luck would have it, it was easy to access so I tried to pull the lever off the spindle but no joy - it wasn't shifting. So as it would...

Bash - I also did the Tippex thing. As long as the pedal is improved and the brakes don't bind I'm happy. Question - I bled the brakes last Saturday. As only a small amount of air has got into where I removed the pipes and put bungs in the holes - can I get away with just bleeding the front brakes t...

Got it moving. Guess it's the first time it's been adjusted since 1988. Used this to grip the knurled end by holding it at an angle, not ideal - a bit brutal but it worked and didn't mess up the knurled bit :roll: Once the 7mm screw was moving it was quite easy to adjust. https://onedrive.live.com/e...

OK thanks Pete
I'm a bit nervous of shearing the end off as it's very tight. As you say 8mm is too small and 9mm too big plus it's recessed so you need an off set ring spanner anyway. This should be a simple thing to do I will have another go

So removed the instrument cluster this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see access to the brake pedal clevis pin was excellent. Not something you can usually say about anything to do with the pedal box. Clevis pin and adjusting nut arrowed. https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=c879f1a1772c75...

Thanks for the very useful replies chaps. Will let you know how I get on. Perhaps take a few pictures and this could be a 'how to' for future owners.

May have found the answer by searching

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8360&p=61946&hilit= ... ent#p61946

I have a fair bit of 'slack' in my brake pedal movement. i.e. You have to move the pedal a distance before it engages with the master cylinder. With the instrument cluster removed, I can see the 'push rod' that passes through the bulkhead moves as soon I move the brake pedal - no slack at the pedal ...

Great pictures. A lot more modified cars than you see at UK car shows. That MGB looked nice. Certainly better than it left the factory!

Looks fantastic! Really nice job. Mine is waiting to be done again. Last time 2009

These are still available and cheap

https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/ ... 2673-p.asp

My car is an 1988 and the alternator looks the same as yours. Mines a Valeo

Might find something in this thread useful viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11059&p=84889&hili ... tor#p84889

wrxseeker wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:07

Hi Phil - put me down for one to collect at the NEC please. Not sure if there is an “orders” thread yet !

Thanks

Darren

Hi Darren - Richard and the team on the stand will be selling them. I think Richard will be taking orders soon.

Just in case some of you don't frequent the 'Off Topic' section - here is a link to the 2024 calendar thread viewtopic.php?f=12&t=12552
Go to the end of the thread for instructions on voting for your favourite pictures. The most popular 13 will be used in the calendar.

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