Lotus Service Bulletin: Engine Jointing Compound

Class 111
Number 1971/08
Type Twin-Cam Engines
Date 11.1.1971
Title: Engine Jointing Compound
Reason: Improved jointing compound introduced at Engine Numbers as follows:
  • F: 23975 - 2S
  • K: 24011 - Elan Component Built
  • C: 24118 - Elan Non-Federal (Export)
  • I: 24219 - 2S Federal
Parts Required: Jointing Compound Part No. A036 E 6027
Charges: U.K.Export - No
Warranty - Factory - No
- Distributor - No
Action: It is recommended that the new jointing compound ‘Silastic RTV 732’ which is available under Part No. A036 E 6027, be used in all applications, replacing either ‘Hylomar’ (Part No. A036 S 6175) or ‘3Ms’ (Part No. A036 E 6028) as necessary. The application list is as follows:
  1. Timing Case Cover to Cylinder Head
  2. Oil Sump to Cylinder Block
  3. Timing Case Cover to Timing Case
  4. Plug - Camshaft Bore to Cylinder Head (half-moons)
  5. Camshaft Cover Assembly to Cylinder Head