🚗 Classic Fault — Lotus Elan (1962–1975)
Lotus Elan backbone chassis corrosion
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$500 – $4000 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Welder, chassis tools
📋 Overview
The steel backbone chassis of the Elan corrodes, particularly where it passes under the body.
🩺 Symptoms
- Rust visible on chassis spine
- soft sections when probed
- handling changes suggesting chassis flex
🔍 Possible Causes
- Age
- moisture trapped under body
- stone damage to chassis coating
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Lift body section to fully inspect chassis. All joins and welds are corrosion points.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Chassis repair and rust treatment
70% of users confirm this fix worked (13 reports)
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