2005 Lotus Elise Engine Parts

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and ENGINETECH.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies 1 part: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608XP.

The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — built to original-equipment specification. ENGINETECH BB1015 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608XP, ENGINETECH BB1015 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608SI.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX ACS8062, FEL-PRO CS26154 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS54394, among others listed above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BC1014 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5375AM.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 99147.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99147, BCA NS99147 and SCHAEFFLER SR3556, among others listed above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

12 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 8 brands — VICTOR REINZ, NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS223801.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

4 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AHB862, FEL-PRO ES71066 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33395, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AHG862, FEL-PRO 26154PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 54394 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. APEX AHS8062 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include APEX AHS8062, FEL-PRO HS26154PT1 and FEL-PRO HS26154PT1VK, among others listed above.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

2 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from ATP and PIONEER.

Part numbers include ATP 102181 and PIONEER DA18.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

4 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AMS8620, FEL-PRO MS93867 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19228, among others listed above.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

15 Oil parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 3 brands — LIQUI MOLY, LUCAS OIL and VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 20230.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70822, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

11 Oil Filter parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 9 brands — VARIOUS MFR, WIX, FRAM and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF1233.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FRAM, FVP, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FRAM FE4967 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from WIX — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 57145XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from ACDELCO, BOSCH, WIX and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF1233.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS30705C.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS30705C, APEX AOP855 and MAHLE / CLEVITE OS32248 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump Pickup Tube. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise — FEL-PRO 73111.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

ENGINETECH supplies both parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH P4802 and ENGINETECH K48024P.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

2 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 2005 Lotus Elise, from ENGINETECH and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH S82024 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 42142CP.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

2 Thrust Washer parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

This group includes ENGINETECH TW185 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW185AM.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

2 Timing Cam Sprocket parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 2 brands — CLOYES and FVP.

This group includes CLOYES S846 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

This group shows a single part: INA ZC1004300.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS45047.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS45047, APEX ATC8620 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV5033, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

2 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 2 brands — CLOYES and FVP.

Part numbers include CLOYES S845, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 5 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AVC862S.

This group includes APEX AVC862S, FEL-PRO VS50546R and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS50347 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2005 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AVS8062, FEL-PRO SS71053 and MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45939 and the remaining parts above.