2008 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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 2 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS and ENGINETECH. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The High Performance section lists 1 option from KING ENGINE BEARINGS — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608XP is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ENGINETECH BB1015.

This group includes 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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.

This group includes APEX ACS8062, FEL-PRO CS26154 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS54394 and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 99147 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Elise.

This group includes NATIONAL 99147, BCA NS99147 and SCHAEFFLER SR3556 and the remaining parts 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

10 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, APEX and 5 other brands. NATIONAL 223801 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Elise.

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

5 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO ES71066. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes FEL-PRO ES71066, APEX AHB862 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 10001508 and the remaining 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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.

Listed part numbers: APEX AHG862, FEL-PRO 26154PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 54394, plus the other 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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS8062. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.

Listed part numbers: APEX AHS8062, FEL-PRO HS26154PT1 and FEL-PRO HS26154PT1VK, plus the other parts above.

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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.

This group includes APEX AMS8620, FEL-PRO MS93867 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19228 and the remaining parts above.

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 for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.

Part numbers include 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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from VARIOUS MFR, WIX, FRAM and 6 other brands. ACDELCO PF1233 carries the "Popular" badge. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the Economy grade, FRAM, FVP, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FRAM FE4967.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, WIX supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WIX 57145XP.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from ACDELCO, BOSCH, WIX and 3 other brands. ACDELCO PF1233 is listed in this group.

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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO OS30705C carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

2 Piston parts for the 2008 Lotus Elise come from ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH P4802 and ENGINETECH K48024P.

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

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH S82024.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

2 Thrust Washer parts are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from ENGINETECH and KING ENGINE BEARINGS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH TW185 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW185AM.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise — 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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO TCS45047 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS45047, APEX ATC8620 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV5033 and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. APEX AVC862S carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include APEX AVC862S, FEL-PRO VS50546R and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS50347, among others listed 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 are listed for the 2008 Lotus Elise, from 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.