2011 Lotus Exige 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

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2011 Lotus Exige come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

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, KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608SI.

This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4608XP 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

3 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2011 Lotus Exige come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: APEX ACS8062, FEL-PRO CS26154 and VICTOR REINZ 081161301.

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

One part is listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5375AM.

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

3 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige, from APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include APEX ABS862, FEL-PRO BS40665 and VICTOR REINZ 815333200.

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

3 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2011 Lotus Exige come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes APEX AHB862, FEL-PRO ES71066 and VICTOR REINZ 143232901.

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 2011 Lotus Exige come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AHG862, FEL-PRO 26154PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 54394, among others listed 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 2011 Lotus Exige come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS8062.

Part numbers include APEX AHS8062, FEL-PRO HS26154PT1 and FEL-PRO HS26154PT1VK, among others listed 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 2011 Lotus Exige come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AMS8620, FEL-PRO MS93867 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19228, plus the other parts 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 are listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige, from LIQUI MOLY, LUCAS OIL and VALVOLINE. LIQUI MOLY 20230 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

2 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2011 Lotus Exige come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70822 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

4 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige, from VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

In the Economy grade, VARIOUS MFR supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VARIOUS MFR PG4476.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from BOSCH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VARIOUS MFR. BOSCH 3325 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include VARIOUS MFR PG4476, BOSCH 3325 and MAHLE / CLEVITE OC217, among others listed above.

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

4 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige, from APEX, FEL-PRO, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AOP855 and FEL-PRO OS30705C, plus the other 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 Thrust washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige — 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 2011 Lotus Exige — 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

4 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 2011 Lotus Exige, from APEX, FEL-PRO, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX ATC8620 and FEL-PRO TCS45047, plus the other 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 2011 Lotus Exige, 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.