Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 181

ENGINE
Timing gears - Non VVC engines
1. Clean timing gears, check gear teeth for
damage and drive pin slot for wear, replace
gears as necessary.
~ CAUTION: If gears have been subjected to
/ j \ prolonged exposure to oil contamination,
they must be soaked in a solvent bath and
then thoroughly washed in clean solvent.
Camshafts and timing gears - K16 VVC engines -
inspection >
Camshafts
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NOTE: Carry out camshaft inspection alter
removal of valves.
1. Clean camshaft carrier and cylinder head
bearing surfaces, use suitable solvent to
remove sealant.
CAUTION: Do not remove clamps 18G
! \ 1770 whilst cleaning or inspecting inlet
camshafts.
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2. Inspect cams and bearing journals for wear,
pitting and scoring, replace components as
necessary.
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NOTE: Inlet camshafts and VVC
mechanisms will only be supplied as an
assembly.
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