Lotus Elan (1962-1975): Service and Repair Manuals

Lotus Elan (1962-1974) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on the Lotus models:
- Elan 1600 (1962-1964)
- Elan Series 2 Convertible, Sports Convertible, Special Equipment (1964-1966)
- Elan Series 3 FH Coupé, FH Coupé Special Equipment, DH Coupé, DH Coupé Special Equipment (1965-1968)
- Elan Series 4 FH Coupé, FH Coupé Special Equipment, FH Coupé, DH Coupé Special Equipment, FH Coupé Sprint, DH Coupé Sprint (1968-1973)
- Elan Plus 2 FH Coupé (1967-1969)
- Elan Plus 2S FH Coupé, FH Coupé 130, FH Coupé 130/5 (1969-1974).

Petrol engines: 4 cylinders - 1.6 L (1558 cc).

Production years: 1962-1974.

This Autobooks Manual on the Lotus Elan sports cars provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

• Includes tables with technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings.
• Complete with wiring diagrams.
• Also features a chapter on the history of the Lotus Elan.

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Author:	Autobooks
Details:	168 pages, 27 x 19.5 x 1.2 cm / 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos, drawings and exploded views
Publisher:	Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1990)
Series:	Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 600)
ISBN:	9781855200227

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The Original Lotus Elan (1962-1973) - Essental Data and Guidance for Owners, Restorers and Competitors

This book contains a variety of information, both of a practical nature and otherwise, including the identification of alternative equivalent parts sources, which is applicable to all Lotus Elan 1500/1600 models as well as S2, S3, S4 and Sprint derivatives, produced between the years 1962 and 1973.
First published in 1989 by Motor Racing Publications Ltd. Notes for revised edition PJ Robinshaw January 2013.

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Author:	Paul Robinshaw, Christopher Ross
Details:	170 pages, 24.5 x 18.5 x 1.1 cm / 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	250 b&w photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9781783180004

Lotus Elan Restoration Guide - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands restoration manual for the Lotus Elan +2 and Elan Sprint, complete with information on the model history and identification. Advises also on buying a pre-owned car.

• This manual describes the complete restoration of the Lotus Elan +2 and Elan Sprint sports cars: renovation of the body (including the replacement of bonnet, wings, windows, doors and bumpers), the interior (seat upholstery, dashboard and door panels), the engine (removal and installation and overhaul of the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine), the chassis (clutch, gearbox, wheel suspension, brakes, steering) and the electrical installation (lamps, alternator, starter motor, windscreen wipers).
• Richly illustrated and clear step-by-step instructions.

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Author:	Gordon Lund
Details:	172 pages, 27 x 20 x 0.9 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:	140 b&w and 153 colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2012)
Series:	Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855209466

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