Lotus Elise Service Notes page 214

ENGINE
4. Check correct alignment of timing marks on
crankshaft gear to mark on oil pump.
5. Fit and adjust a new camshaft timing belt.
~ CAUTION: K16 VVC engines:- Remove and
/ ! \ discard tensioner spring and pillar bolt on
completion of camshaft timing belt
adjustment.
Distributor - K8 and K16 non VVC engines - if
fitted - refit
KB
1. Fit new 'O' ring to distributor.
2. Position distributor and turn rotor to engage
offset drive, align reference mark or centralise
distributor and lightly tighten screws.
3. Fit distributor cap and connect plug leads.
K16
4. Fit anti-flash shield and rotor arm. Use new
rotor arm screw and tighten to 10 Nm.
5. Fit distributor cap assembly.
6. Place HT lead retaining plate and grommet in
position, connect plug leads.
7. Fit HT lead cover, tighten screws to 5 Nm.
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