The contents of this page has been lifted straight from Dave Evan's website with
his permission. Lots of very useful info here !!
Engine:
Lotus-GM
Cylinders: 6
Fuel supply: Electronic MPFI (GMP4),
Twin Garrett T25 turbochargers
Water/Air Charge cooler
Bore × stroke 95.00mm × 85.00mm, 3.74 in × 3.35 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 1.12
Displacement 3615 cc (220.601 cu in)
Unitary capacity 602.5 cc /cylinder
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Max. output 382.2 PS (377.0 bhp) (281.1 kW) @5200 rpm
Max. torque 568.0 Nm (419 lbft) (57.9 kgm) @4200 rpm
Maximum rpm 6253 rpm
Specific output 104.3 bhp/litre 1.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 157.12 Nm/litre
Max power (bhp/rpm): 377/5,200
Max torque (lbs ft/rpm): 419/4,200
Transmission (ratio/mph per 1,000rpm)
1st 2.68/8.2, 2nd: I .80/12.2
3rd: 1.29/17.0, 4th: 1.00/22.0
5th: 0.75/29.4, 6th: 0.50/44. I
Reverse: Final drive ratio: 3.45:1
Wheels & Tyres (F/R): Alloy, 17x8.5ins 235/45ZR17 Alloy, 17x9.5ins 265/40ZR
Offset ET 28mm Front, ET 7mm Rear
Brakes(F/R): I 2.9/11.8ins ventilated discs. ABS
Steering: Re circulating ball, power-assisted.
- ABS sensor check at the abs connector to abs ecu under passenger seat
- Front Left: 4-6
Front Right: 11-21
Rear Left: 8-9
Rear Right: 24-26
Sensor resistance should be between 500-2000 ohms
Pins 1 to 18 is in one row, pin 1 at left facing (female cable) connector
Pins 20-35 (less pins than above) are in lower row - 1-------18
20--35
Lock-to-lock: 2.6, Turning circle (ft): 32.6
Measurements (ins)
Length: 187.7
Width: 76. I
Height 56.5
Wheelbase: 107.5
Track (F/R): 57/58
Ground clearance: 7
Kerb weight (Ibs): 3,641
Front Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs,twin-tube dampers, anti-roll
bar Rear Multi-link,
semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, twin-cube dampers,
self-leveling
Performance figures (mph/secs)
0-60: 4.8
0-100: 10.1
1/4-mile (secs): 13.5
Max speed (mph): 186
Average mpg: 22.3
What are
the differences between a 3.0L 24V and the 3.6L 24V?
Inlet
Manifold
Same
injector rail and the same lower half
Exhaust
Manifold
Completely
different
Cam
shafts, valve gear, timing gear
The Same
Head
Bolts
Different....
C30SE 8.8 grade M12 (1.5mm)
C36GET Lotus 10.9 grade M12 (1.5mm)
Update Jan2009
Stud:
ARP-AU4800-1LUB
Nut: ARP-300-8307 12 point standard style.
Washer: ARP-200-8500 aprox 3mm thick.
Length: 120mm long and has 30mm base thread and fits the threads in the block
perfectly. 1.5 threads.
Top threads length 30mm, 1.25 threads.
Nut has 1.25 threads.
About 12$ at summitracing in the US. All ARP sellers should be able to order it
in.
Big
thanks to Johan Nilsen
Cylinder
Head
The
cylinder head is basically the same!
The C36GET head has a extra cooling outlet/inlet at #6 on the inlet manifold
side.
The piston crown recesses have had a minor but significant amount of alloy
milled away.
A standard head can be converted by a competent machinist.
Cracks that don't cause a problem are not unusual.
Head
Gasket
The head
gasket is very similar between the two engines, I've never seen a new original
head gasket from the early 90's, it's thought that the ones sold now are not the
same as they were then
Material and thickness (1.3mm) is the same
Extra 12 holes of which only 11 are needed in the Lotus version and cost nearly
twice as much as 3.0L 24V version!
A 3.0L 24V gasket can be converted with care and a reference gasket,
Block
The Block
is basically the same far) the Lotus version has extra webbing, holes for
fitting a piston cooling spray bar
The 3.6V version has 3.6 cast on the side of the block
Oil flow through the block has been reversed.
The 3.6L version has a larger thread for fitting the single knock sensor
A standard 3.0L 24V block would probably last quite well but you take your
chances and at your own risk!
Some Lotus blocks develop cracks between water and oil, and between head bolt
holes and water channels.
Pistons/Rings
Different
Crank
Different....
to allow for the extra stroke which gives the engine the torque and capacity!
Sump
Same ish...
Its the same basic sump but has extra baffles and take off pipes.
Timing
Cover
Different.
Water
pump
Different...
has a larger impeller
Make sure that the engine cooling
system works correctly, if you don't it could be a very costly decision.
Electric
Auxiliary Water pump:
Located
to the left of the engine this water pump deals with the immense amount of heat
that the engine dissipates after the engine is switched off, if this pump fails
potentially you risk the head/ block cracking, head gasket failure, turbo
failure every potential scenario is very expensive.
Electric
Fan:
The
Fan should come on when your A/C does, this shares the same fuse as the electric
suspension, if that doesn't work then it's likely your fan doesn't either. The
Fuse is located in the engine bay fuse box. Failure of the this component can
assist in the worst possible failure scenario as itemized above.
Self
Leveling suspension:
The
LO/LC is fitted with self leveling suspension it's intended purpose is to keep
the car to a set level as much as possible when traveling at high speed and when
carrying extra load, this is intended to make sure the suspension operates in
it's best operating window. If shortly after you switch the ignition on you
don't hear the sound of a air compressor then chances are the pump is not
working and needs investigation. If the pump is working then you need to check
the link arm that connects from the suspension to a level sensor attached to the
car. Failure of the link arm fixing can cause the rear suspension to jack up,
your unlikely to notice this whist driving along until you attempt drive
around a bend at which point you'll either come to grief or get lucky!
Should
you ever have to remove the gear box:
Replace
the spigot bearing in the end of the crank and whist the box is out verify that
the breather located on the top of the gear box is working, to check unbolt and
shake, if it rattles then it works if it doesn't you will have to carefully
remove the cover and clean the bearing.
Before
you refit the pivot pin:
Have
a very close look at the bell house where the pivot pin fixes, if the bell
housing is cracked then you need to fix it otherwise you'll be looking again in
the very near future! whilst your there mate the pivot pin to the fork using
grinding paste, this will give the clutch the best chance of giving failure free
service.
Rear
Shock absorbers:
Should
you ever purchase new rear Air shock absorbers, check that the valve for the air
supply clears the body of the car, if it doesn't then you will have to press the
bottom bush out and reverse it.
Annoying
Tapping from the front of the car:
A
light tapping from the front of the car when going over small bumps is likely to
be a washer at the top of the front strut, the strut needs to be removed to
replace, these washers are very expensive from Vauxhall/Opel.
Crank
Case alignment:
When
refitting the crank case do exactly what it says in the manual with regards to
the alignment of the crank to cam sensor drive, when you have it right, sighting
down through the top of the crank case you will see the alignment marks lined
up.
Miscellaneous:
The
knock sensor has a 1/4" NPT ((USA) National pipe thread).
FUEL
INJECTION
The
Lotus Carlton fuel injection system uses a GM P4 (1228331) engine control module
to inject fuel sequentially via six Ac Rochester injectors (9260 17101598).
These
are of Ball type they have excellent atomisation and a wide spray pattern but
are prone to partial plugging by varnish deposits.These injectors use 14mm
O-rings.
38
#/Hr @ about 300 kpa, 12.2 ohm (4.75gm/s according to the manual)
ZF6-40
The
ZFS6-40 is a constant-mesh parallel-axial fully synchronized synchromesh
transmission. The design incorporates an input/main shaft, a countershaft, and
the output/main shaft. The input shaft and main shaft are located on the same
axis. The counter shaft is on a parallel axis with the main shaft at a 95mm
separation distance. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd idler gears are assembled on the
mainshaft. 4th gear is part of the input shaft and is the driving gear. The 5th
and 6th idler gears are assembled on the countershaft. All forward and reverse
gears are fully synchronized. 1st and 2nd have dual cone clutch synchronizers.
3rd through 6th and reverse have single cone synchronizers.
SYNCHROMESH
MECHANISM: Unlike a dog clutch, a cone clutch can progressively increase or
decrease its level of torque transfer. Motion is transferred through the shift
linkage to the shift fork and then to the sliding collar of the synchronizer
hub. Synchronizer hubs are located aft of the reverse idler gear, between 1st
and 2nd, between 3rd and 4th, and between 5th and 6th idler gears. As the
sliding collar starts to move, pressure pieces momentarily exert pressure on the
synchronizer ring forcing it onto the conical binding surface attached to the
idler gear. This momentary binding force causes the idler gear to synchronize
its rotational speed with the planetary shaft beneath it. As the sliding collar
continues to move toward the idler gear, pressure is released off of the binding
ring while both sets of dog teeth self align and interlock with each other.
Proper sliding collar-to-idler gear dog tooth alignment prior to interlock
engagement is provided by 3 evenly spaced sets of 5 dog teeth which protrude
further from the remaining dog teeth. These are the preemptive dog teeth located
only on the sliding collar. The design of the dog teeth provide a positive
lockup at engagement disallowing disengagement until the sliding sleeve is
retracted by the gear shifting system. Power loading through the engagement gear
further enforces this self-locking effect.
SHIFTER:
The shifter selection-rod system is responsible for the tactile sensation for
most of the lateral shifter movement and some of the fore-aft movement. The
remaining tactile sensation is induced by the detentes on shift rails. A series
of locking pins and a ball restrict shift selection to allow for only one rail
to move at a time. If you desire more tactile feedback, adjustments can be made
by shimming the shifter selection detent springs or driving the shift rod detent
spring caps (10mm) in just a hair at a time. Do not exceed 1/8 inch recessed on
the 10 mm detent spring expansion plugs. Loctite 609 Retaining Compound will
seal them nicely.
DRIVELINE:
Torque flows from the engine to the transmission input shaft driving-gear at the
front of the gearbox, through the driving gear down to the countershaft, through
the driven gears up to the main/output shaft at the rear of the gearbox and down
the drive shaft to the rear axle. Fourth has a 1:1 direct torque flow from the
input shaft to the output shaft.
LOOK
OUT FOR TROUBLE: The preemptive dog teeth are most susceptible to damage when
the clutch hydraulic system becomes degraded. The sensation of notchy shifting
is more prevalent when the sliding collar's preemptive dogteeth become worn or
badly deformed. Advanced stages of preemptive dog tooth wear may result in gear
engagement difficulty due to metal burrs restricting normal movement of the
sliding collar. This condition can also cause partial engagement of the dog
teeth resulting in unexpected gear disengagement. In any such circumstance,
discontinue use of the problematic gear until necessary repairs can be
performed. This may save lots of money in additional parts when repaired.
Technical
Data:
Oil:
HD-engine oil SAE W/20 or SAE30 / Castrol Formula RS racing syntec 10W60 /
Castrol syntron 10W/60 / Castrol R synthetic 5W50
Oil
capacity: .55 gallon (2.1L)
Gear
Ratio :1(2.68) 2(1.80) 3(1.29) 4(1.1) 5(0.75) 6(0.5) R(2.5)
Maximum
torque: 610Nm
Weight
: 135 pounds (63.5Kg) approx.
Differential
Input
(propshaft) seal, that's still available from VX - 90393408.
For recons are DOME motorsport in Bromsgrove. Dennis Osborne - the owner.
Prices to have your diff re-conned range from £250-£500, depending what needs
doing.
2
Garrett T25's
Part
numbers:
TB2544 (Garrett#) 452038-0001 (Lotus PartNumber) P530.4021.851AF
TB2545 (Garrett#) 452039-0001 (Lotus PartNumber) P530.4021.852AF
GIF:
Compressor Section
JPG:
T25 exploded view
JPG:
Turbo Cutaway
CONSUMABLES
Fuel
Filter
Lotus
P530.4403.601AF
Vauxhall/Opel 90393166
Bosch 450905002
OEM 771.05.2.23.1
Oil
Filter
Vauxhall/Opel/GM
25011122 Rock
Auto
Ac-Delco AC PF897
FRAM PH3519
FLEETGUARD HF6056ER
BALDWIN B7839-10
DONALDSON P551551
NAPA 1551
PUROLATOR H32010
WIX 51551
Engine
Oil
Vauxhall/Opel
No longer sold
ELF Classique 20w/50 same as OEM Elf competition order from Cromwell-Tools
Part# ZZ20062936 (20L)
Millers CSS 20W50 is an alternative now that elf have discontinued the classique
Impeller
Vauxhall/Opel
90393267
Jabsco 9200-0021 (cheaper) Jabsco
Ignition
Plugs
Vauxhall/Opel
90393137 (NGK BK6E)
OEM 1989579
- A tip from Joe Ellis
- Just for your info, I spoke to NGK and learnt a lot about spark plugs. Both listed plugs
- (BCP6ES and BK6E) are exactly the same except that the BK6E is 2.5mm shorter
- which probably makes it more difficult to get the plug lead caps on. They also suggested
- that their latest iridium plugs will offer better performance and suggested the BKR6EIX
- as worth trying. For those with higher boost a colder plug is advised so substitute the 6 for a 7
Air
Filter
FRAM
CA5107 Vauxhall/Opel/GM 25062406
Transmission
Oil
Vauxhall/Opel
90393527
Castrol RS 10W60
Differential
Oil
Vauxhall/Opel
90393473 NLS
Castrol SAF-XJ 75W140
Aux
Ribbed V-belt
designation
6K2230
PARTS
- Fuel
Pump
- Vauxhall/Opel
90393163
Bosch 580254937 - same as fitted to renault 5 turbo ?
Aux
electric water pump
Vauxhall/Opel
90393380 12L/min @ 0.12Bar
Lotus A100K6018K(motor agp 12v)
Jabsco 59500-0012 Jabsco
Bosch 130002066
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1.
Bosch fuel pump for LC
0580254937
2. Bosch Electric Water Pump
0130002066
…from Germany, not available in UK takes 3-4 days
Ask for Shaun
Name A P D Ltd (Norwich)
.
Address 3 Spar Road
St Faiths Industrial Estate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 6BZ
Phone 01603 486020
Fax 01603 417105
Email norwich@apd.co.uk
Website http://www.apd.co.uk/
1. £109.92 incl. VAT (May 2006)
2. £98.16 incl,VAT (Feb.2008)
Updated 04.02.08
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Rocker
cover filter (internal) crank case vent
Vauxhall/Opel
90393235
Lotus P530.4007.103B(AF/BF)
OEM mil-b-83054B polyester foam (60/41/32mm)
Seems to be the same as fish tank filter?
Electric
Water Pump Vacuum Solenoid
Mark up your parts calalogue (PS 925
- page 8-7) with these alternatives:- 1. 90393254 - vacuum valve, Esprit no.
A082M6421F £11.70 plus VAT 2. 90393255 - solenoid, turbo Esprit no. A082M6420F
£13.95 plus VAT It appears these parts fail and are not always detected as
having done so but can affect performance and cooling!! I recommend purchasing a
spare - not really expensive. I was helped by a chap called Russell at my local
Lotus dealer:- Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Ltd. 01508 530491 (FAX 01508
531670) email: parts@strattonmotorcompany.com
Mention they are for a Lotus Carlton and my name and ask for Lotus Club discount
and you may get them for £10.53 & £12.55 plus VAT each!
AutobahnStormers View topic - LC Aux-Water-Pump problem
- Vacuum solenoid for water ewp valve
- Vauxhall/Opel
90393254
OEM DR189 (0170) - Esprit no. A082M6421F £11.70 plus VAT
- Contact Russell at Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Ltd. 01508 530491
- (FAX 01508 531670) email: parts@strattonmotorcompany.com
or
- Vacuum Solenoid part no 214-615 for ewp valve
- Desc:- Valve with red dot / 1997225 lotus carlton £38.92
- AC Delco Ltd (London)
- OCW 19 Wandsworth Rd
- Unit 14
- Perrivale
- UB6 7LS
- Neil tel 0208 8104595
- Turbo
Boost Solenoid
- Vauxhall/Opel
90393255
OEM DR1997194 - Lotus dealership,used on the Espirit.
Part No:- A082M6420F--Price approx-£13.95 + Vat - Contact Russell atStratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Ltd. 01508 530491
- (FAX 01508 531670) email: parts@strattonmotorcompany.com
- Idle
Air Control Valve
- Vauxhall/Opel
90393250
OEM 17059523
Ignition
coil
GM
10472401- D555 delco-remy $58.59??
Get from the USA
Coil
Carrier
Vauxhall/Opel
10462702
OEM 10467202- D1998A delco-remy
Get from the states, buick V6?
Engine
Management Unit
Vauxhall/Opel/GM
16162329/16165499
OEM 1228331 Ac-Delco
- MEMCAL
- AXSH
2423
esc filter code: 1070033
Vauxhall/Opel ????
OEM 16150306 Ac-Delco
- Suspension
Pump
- Vauxhall/Opel
90473498
OEM 22153583/22153582 Ac-Delco - Shock
Absorber
- Vauxhall/Opel
90393102
Lotus P530-3103-138 - Starter
Motor
- Vauxhall/Opel
90277933
OEM 1108080
Alternator
Vauxhall/Opel
90338188
Bosch 120469910
Fuel
Injectors
Vauxhall/Opel
90393211
Rochester 10365
Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (non return valve)
Vauxhall/Opel
???
PDF:
Non return Valve Patent
SENSORS
Manifold
Air Temperature Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
90393161
OEM 2250 0 AC 12V
Manifold
Air Temperature Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
90393161
OEM 2130 0 AC 12V
2
Bar Manifold Air Pressure Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
90393206
OEM GM 886 0143 AA-10
GM #16009886
Lotus A910E6961
AC DELCO 213-183 $85.00 ??
- Following source sell the map sensor @oct2007 £46
- Product code PMAP3004
- http://www.ignitionleads.co.uk/
1
Bar Atmospheric Air Pressure Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
90393237
OEM 16038591
- Crankshaft
Sensor
- Vauxhall/Opel
1103703
OEM 10456257 delco-remy - Changed to 213970 AC-Delco
- (12567712 Delco Remy ?)
- After some digging around the internet a part supplied by RockAuto was purchased.
- ACDELCO 508 213-970 crankshaft position sensor (9031.80.3890)
- This fits ok and works see here
Camshaft
Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
903933084
OEM 10096172 delco-remy
Lambda
Sensor
Vauxhall/Opel
25312178 - AFS73 Rock
Auto
OEM 25312178- AFS73 ac-delco was afs40
- Knock
sensor
- Vauxhall/Opel
10497163
OEM 10497163 ac-delco - Note at 09/03/06
- 10497163 has changed to 10456208
- available from ACDelco (rockauto)
- The
knock sensor has a 1/4" NPT ((USA) National pipe thread).
- Temperature
Sensor
- Vauxhall/Opel
???
OEM 25036979 ac-delco
- ECU Coolant temp sensor
- Vauxhall Part Number - 15326386
RRP - £35.66 (£30.35 +VAT)
- Lotus number A910E6928F
- Available from www.sjsportscars.co.uk
- Tel / Fax:
01363
777790
£17 odd incl delivery,
Contact Steve Roberts -
Isuzu Part Number - 8-15326386-0
RRP - £61.24 (£52.12+VAT
- Possible source of clutch slave cylinder seals
- Bore of clutch slave cyliner 1"
Piston slot size: 0.28"/7.34mm
Pistion Seal ID: 0.262"/6.66mm
(used) Piston Seal OD:1.02"/26mm
DE seal
http://www.miningandhydraulics.com.au/home.php?act=seals6
Clutch pressure plate release bearing same as Porsche 944 Turbo.
It is a Sachs no. 3151-155 301
Throttle position sensor
Thanks to David Franczak
Part Number :- ETC6443
WRHS/BIN : 01NEW/3EEB04
Description : POTENTIOMETER THROTTLE ROV 3.5 87 8
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/?cookieID=1S10VPK131SM0XE4GM&clientid=motorcars
and they also had the following REF numbers
IN102372 POTENTIOMETER THROTTLE ROV 3.5 87 8
XREF: IN102372, 73305, SEB201, ETC6443
- Joe Ellis just found that '89 Land Rover TPS is the same as LC/LO.
- Intermotor part number 19971.
MAT is not scaled - it's just
the value read from the Analogue to Digital
converter inside the ECU. There isn't a simple equation to convert the
value into an actual temperature, the ECU has the following table in it :
0 = - 40 Deg C
16 = - 7 Deg C
32 = + 6 Deg C
64 = + 24 Deg C
96 = + 37 Deg C
128 = + 50 Deg C
160 = + 64 Deg C
192 = + 81 Deg C
224 = + 109 Deg C
240 = + 138 Deg C
255 = + 196 Deg C
You need to interpolate between these fixed points to get the real
temperature.
Paint
E355
Imperial Green
ICI Paint Manufacturer
- One Way Valve
- Brake servo non-return valve,
- Vauxhall part number is 90498464
and retails at £3.82+VAT (£4.48 Inc)
It's a standard part on loads on Vauxhalls, old (Corsa B) and new (Vectra C). - Thanks to Keith Forrest for that info