s2 SERVICE PANEL SCREWS?

[Gareth]

Had to fill up my washer fluid at the weekend which is located behind the service panel (front clam, unlike the s1 you can't pop the bonnet) so it's a complete pain in the arse.

Anyway, got two of the allen screws off but the 3rd one is rounded- not by me. Managed to get it out eventually.

So, I'm planning on ordering new ones. Emailed Geary but he says there are different sizes. Anyone know what size these are? Won't know until I get home but need them asap.

Oh, and my washers are not scooshing any water, either a blocked pipe or pipe is disconnected.

Cheers

G

[ed]

This happened to me in my old car.

I have a mate who works for lotus, they are 72p from there, none in stock at the moment. 3mm allen key, measurement of the bolt is M5 x 20, according to him.

Thank goodness Lotus saw sense and started putting the bottle in the engine bay!

Cheers Ed

[alicrozier]

You can get quick release fastners which are exactly that, quick to remove but more of a pain to get back on. Probably dirt in the washer nozzles is causing the non scooshing. Disconnect at the pump (attached to the washer bottle which just lifts out) and back flush through the nozzles with water or air.

Washer bottle in the back is much easier, I filled mine up for the first time on the way back from Cadwell. I'd imagine it would be a real hassle if they were blocked though. Only the cleanest water in there please.

Cheers,
Ali

[Zippy]

Gareth, go for the Quick Release fasteners if you can find them instead of the standard screws. I thought it was Hangar 111 that supplied them but i can't see them on their site. You get two Quarter Turn fixings for each panel and one shortened standard screw. Saves a bit of hassle when you're taking the panels off & putting them back on again.

Cheers,
Iain.

[Gareth]

Yeah will do but can't find any.
Tried Elise Parts but they don't have any although are trying to get them.