Oil filler cap for an Esprit
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Agreed, something like this would be nice
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Lotus Elise Exige Billet Gunmetal Oil Filler Cap New | eBay
Lotus Elise Exige Billet Gunmetal Oil Filler Cap New | eBay
I recently got one for my 99 from JAE that has the Lotus emblem on it. I would try them:
JAE - Vintage and late model Lotus car parts specialists
JAE - Vintage and late model Lotus car parts specialists
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Pics?
Sorry it's a terrible pic, but it seems to be the only one I have at the moment that shows the filler cap.
It's black with a glossy Lotus emblem. Possibly in Gold.
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No, unfortunately it doesn't fit the Esprit, I checked that out.
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No, but I do remember a story of a guy with an 88 Esprit who ran it so long while it was overheating, that the oil filler cap melted into the cams...
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Wonder if taht will work on a 4 cylider?
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I'm not sure, but Jeff or Jay at JAE would be able to tell you. They know Esprits and the model differences.
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You mean like the one on my '87 G-car? -Steve
You mean like the one on my '87 G-car? -Steve
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The oil cap on eBay is gorgeous, but the threads are incorrect for an Esprit. So.... I put the cap in my lathe and just cut off the threads. I have a piece of Delrin lying around, so I cut the correct threads, bored the center and pressed in on the cap. Works great, doesn't leak. Took me several hours, but it does look good, doesn't it? -Steve
The oil cap on eBay is gorgeous, but the threads are incorrect for an Esprit. So.... I put the cap in my lathe and just cut off the threads. I have a piece of Delrin lying around, so I cut the correct threads, bored the center and pressed in on the cap. Works great, doesn't leak. Took me several hours, but it does look good, doesn't it? -Steve
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^^^ Props to you Steve! Nice work!
When my OE black oil filler cap broke I couldn't find an aftermarket replacement that would fit (that was in the late 90's tho').
Try a dealer, or JAE to get the orange replacement cap.
When my OE black oil filler cap broke I couldn't find an aftermarket replacement that would fit (that was in the late 90's tho').
Try a dealer, or JAE to get the orange replacement cap.
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Lotus PBC makes some really nice anodized ones by hand. You can see them here: Welcome to Lotus Prepared By Claudius. Repairing and Servicing all models of Lotus, since 1971
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