Repairs, Problems, and Maintenance

Online Elan Manuals

Elan Parts Manual - now offline

Elan General Service Manual

Elan General Service Manual.pdf
--Above thanks to Dan Shane (a.k.a. "Shaney")

Elan Electrical Manual.pdf
--Above thanks to Darren

Elan Engine Management Manual.pdf
--Above thanks to Philip Parsons

Check out this Online Parts List from SJ Sportscars Ltd. in the UK

         
Above: The Infamous "Orange Clip"

Routine Maintenance

• A List of Common Replacement Parts
• See also Online Parts List
• Elan Service Schedule

• Alignment

• Adjusting Your Rear Bearings

• Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement

• Bleeding Your Brakes

• Motor Oil Changing

• Transaxle Oil Changing

• Replacing/Changing Engine Coolant

• Setting Engine Timing

• Spark Plug Replacement

• Oxygen Sensor Replacement

• Timing Belt Replacement

More Helpful Information:

• Jack Point Locations

• Engine Component Locations

• How to Diagnose "Check Engine" Light Problems

• Intermittent "Check Engine" Light

• Paint Code List

Common Repairs

• Cam Angle Sensor

• Door Panel Removal

• Window Regulator Repair

• Broken Downpipe

• Replacing your Headlight

• A Fix for those Headlamp Motors

• Headlamp Motor Removal and Replacement

• Thermostat Problems / Replacement

• Broken Shifter Cable Repair/Replacement

• CV Joint Split Boot Replacement

Other Problems/Projects

• Rebuilding Rear Brake Calipers

• Fitting a Replacement GM-Compatible Rear Caliper

• Replacing CAS/Cam Oil Seal

• Replacing Engine Head Gasket

• Front and Rear Suspension Rebuild

• Replacement Elan Wishbones

• Starter Motor Removal

• Replacing Cam Oil Seal

• Coolant Temperature Sensor problem Diagnosis and Repair

• Removing and Replacing the Alternator

• Replacing a Blown Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint

• Clearing up Misty Dash Gauges

• Fixing/Adjusting your Soft Top/Hood Seals

• Re-Dyeing Your Soft Top/Hood

• Replacement Light Bulb List

• Rebuilding your Rear Brake Proportioning Valves

• Replacing your Battery

• Turbo Removal/Upgrade

• Fuel Injector Removal/Upgrade

Please feel free to send me your knowledge and experiences with any or all of these problems. Also let me know what else to add. This site will only be as good as YOU help it become!

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