H I have a serious oil leak at the front oil seal at high engine revs. I have built this engine many times over the last 50 years without any issues but after this rebuild it is an issue this is the second time it has occurred engine removed new seal but still leaks any ideas. Have checked for crankcase pressure no restrictions Murray Charnley

Check your bearing size, to much oil in the cc Thank you R.L.Bodin

I will be visiting Melbourne from 18th to 27th November. Are any members living in Melbourne who can tell me if there is any racing, particularly classic racing about that time? I own lotus 23/S/105 and live in Cape Town, South Africa Regards Eric Eric Salomon & Co Chartered Accountants (SA) Tel 021 552-7905 Fax 086 6073568 E-mail esalomon@... Website www.eric-salomon.co.za

Hi all seeking a wind screen for my LOTUS 23B 23-S-40 or where I can have one made Murray Charnley western Australia

Just curious if someone might have the following book they wish to sell "Lotus History 1962-1966: The History of the Lotus Twenty Three" by Graham Capel. Thank you. Brian

The following Lotus 23B was recently listed on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-lotus-23b/ I realize the AM123 indicates the chassis was built by Arch Motors but I'm curious about the lack of the indication of the 23-S-xxx number. Are there instances of Lotus 23's without the 23-S-xxx number? Thank you. Brian

Search a pair of good Rear Uprights for my Lotus 23.

Today I heard about a local 23 racer who is changing his rubber donuts to CV joints. He says it is legal in our area. I don't know for sure. What is happening in that regard in your areas? Dean Collins

Howdy Great L23 Oracle of Knowledge I had both my Lotus 23 rubber donuts come apart and bought some replacements from DBE. It was a good thing I had the axle savers, although they were also destroyed. I expected the new DBE donuts to look new with perfectly black rubber, but after unwrapping them (wrapped in newspaper) the surface looks off color and the metal temporary outer bands look like they were sand blasted. Is this normal? Where do all you racers purchase standard size Lotus 23 donuts that can handle the abuse of racing? Thanks for any suggestions, Don

What car was the original supplier for the L23 steering rack? I have heard new ones are available in the UK? Which supplier? Thanks Mikek

Make sure you watch to the very end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXudi60YhBk&ab_channel=CanadaMotorSports%2FReelLife

Oh great Oracle of Lotus 23 knowledge I come humbly before you to find out the best brake pads to use on my Lotus 23 in full race conditions. I have the stock AR and NR calipers and currently my Lotus doesn't stop as good as my old race Triumph Spitfire did in 1978. Thanks for any help, Don Hogue

Just thought I would advise that I am selling my lotus 23B...1963 Lotus 23B built to exacting standards from a number of new spares commissioned in 2000. Chassis believed by Henry Tombs The bronze welded chassis, nickel plated suspension, uprights and body are all 23B parts and therefore interchangeable with the originals. Please see https://groups.io/g/L23Registry/album?id=221266 spec includes: Avo coil overs, adjustable for compression and rebound, Engine: Twin Cam 1137cc Honda - 170 BHP @10,000 RPM Pace dry sump system. Davis Craig digitally controlled water pump system, Laminova Oil/Water cooler, Quaife LSD, Correct 4 stud / 6 stud hubs (will take wobblies). Bespoke Lotus/Honda rev-counter with recall. Fully corner weighted/set up. Weight: 982 lbs (fully wet). All fasteners are aircraft grade aluminium or s/s. Exhaust is zircon coated. No expense spared, every item brand new (except mint 7000 mile engine) and every receipt retained (all 120 of them). Fully documented build photo history and even a bespoke wiring diagram. The car has some additions that would help it to be registered for the road, including hazards, horn, fog light, cat and silencer etc. For sale at a fraction of its build cost. The price will include the bespoke Brian James trailer. The car is located near Bristol, England Price: £24,500.00 UK Or near offer - I may sell without engine gearbox if required.

hello everyone ive done some digging on the interweb and it seems sutol's were made by ex lotus employees using the original lotus 23 bodywork, as im rebuilding it i would appreciate any info on mounts and running pipework and gear linkage Thanks in advance Russ

Hello - Can anyone help ? At Time, i restore my early Lotus 23 ( Chassis MK23/9 - Ex Bill Bradshaw ) - Now i have a question about the right Brake callipers When i bought the very modified, damaged and corroted Wrack, i have D12R at front and NR ( The Type for the Handbrake ) Callipers at the rear Upright Today i see a lot of pictures with AR at the front What Brake Callipers are original and what types do you install today ? Also i search for original Wheel Nuts for the Wobblys , Rear Brake Discs and a Dash for the Instruments regards Karl