BobH

Thanks Filip. I had a new electronic ignition Ignitor kit with Flame thrower coil fitted 5 years ago and the guy who fitted does not think that is a problem as it either "works or doesn't". Distributor has new cap and rotor arm and HT leads are less than a year old, so will get the timing checked. The fuel smell has gone! Thanks

Ok. So I changed the four spark plugs, despite the previous ones being less than 9 months old. The car started on the 5th crank, albeit requiring some choke on this warm day. It seems to idle normally after cancelling the choke after a couple of minutes, but I still think it lacks power on acceleration and hills. The old plugs with thick black carbonised, smelling of fuel. Any thoughts - is this due to the fuel richness and the Dellorto Carbs.

Will do thanks for advice

Ok. Thanks. I had planned to take it back to SJ sports cars, as Steve and Ross did the last service, but will need help locally now as I live in Jersey. The problem has been present for a few months now and as commented it has now become worse. Plugs are new. Spark present so will heed all advice and look further at the suggested possibilities. Thanks

My Lotus excel has been struggling to accelerate under load especially uphills but has always started easily albeit using full choke. Today it would not start. I can hear the fuel pump but it is fast and and continues for at least a minute before it stops. I can smell fuel. Any thoughts as to whether this could be a stuck needle valve or another scenario. Any ideas welcome. Thanks Bob

Thanks Pete, will do.

I have a1989 excel and the ice indicator warning on the dash has broken off, exposing three wires. Can anyone advise me how to connect these wires to the indicator or where I may be able to acquire another ice warning indicator. Thanks Bob H

Thanks for your reply. I will try Angus Marshall initially

Hi Does anybody know where I can get replacement original pillar coat hooks. The black covering is missing off one of my hooks. Thanks BobH

My near side front widow frame is badly rusted at the forward lower joint by the external rubber weather strip. Is anyone aware of new frames still being available and where I can get them. Thanks

Brilliant guys. Thanks very much. None of the Lotus specialist garages I spoke to could offer any help apart from changing the size of the wheel!

Can anyone offer advice on replacement tyres for the 215/50 VR or ZR15 tyres. Nobody seems to make this soze now. Can anyone suggest an alternative.