Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 225

ENGINE
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8RM 3492
7. Lubricate main journals with engine oil. Fit
bearing ladder to block, fit bolts ensuring that
flanged head bolt is fitted at position 10.
Tighten bolts in sequence shown to 5 Nm then
in same sequence to 30 Nm.
~ CAUTION: With bearing ladder fitted,
/ { \ crankshaft will be tight; do not rotate
crankshaft more than absolutely
necessary until cylinder head bolts are tightened
to the correct torque.
8. Fit cylinder liners and pistons.
~ CAUTION: Ensure that cylinder liner
/ ! \ retainer clamps 18G 1736 and nylon nuts
are fitted immediately cylinder liners are
inserted into cylinder block.
9. Lubricate crankshaft big-end journals and
bearing shells with engine oil. Carefully pul!
each connecting rod into place, fit big-end caps
noting that featherways abut, fit and finger
tighten dowel bolts in their original fitted order.
10. Tighten big-end dowel bolts in pairs to 20 Nm+
45°.
~ NOTE: Until the cylinder head is fitted,
/ \ crankshaft will prove difficult to rotate
once big-end bolts are tightened.
11. Using feeler gauges, check that end-float of
each big-end bearing/connecting rod is
between 0.10 to 0.25 mm.
12M1781
12. Apply continuous beads of sealant, Part
Number QUG 705963GM to paths on oil rail as
shown, then spread to an even film using a
roller.
~ CAUTION: To avoid contamination,
/ j \ assembly should be completed
immediately after application of sealant.
13. Using assistance, position cylinder block on its
side and temporarily remove cylinder liner
retainer clamps 18G 1736.
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CAUTION: Take care not to disturb
cylinder liners with retainer clamps
removed
14. Fit oil rail to bearing ladder, tighten nuts to 9
Nm.
~ CAUTION: A new oil rail together with a
/ j \ plastic suction pipe must be fitted if a
thread for cylinder head bolts is damaged.
Thread inserts (Helicoil) are not acceptable.
15. Fit cylinder retainer clamps 18G 1736, screw
bolts into oil rail and tighten sufficiently to retain
clamps.
16. Lubricate a new 'O' ring with engine oil and fit
to oil suction pipe.
17. Fit oil suction pipe, fit screws and tighten to 12
Nm.
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CAUTION: Screws used must be M6 x 20.
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