Lotus West Newsletters - Europa Specific


I use this index of articles from the Lotus West Techincal Manual (compiled from newsletters) as a guide to specific information in my library.
Since I could not find a known good contact for Lotus West (or even verify that the club still exists), I have included the articles here.
All articles are in PDF format and require a PDF reader to view.
Last update: 2/18/09 at 6:05 AM. More articles to be added as time permits.

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Fuel Miscellaneous
  • Europa - Lotus Annual Clinic - 1973
    • Engine compartment hinges.
    • Engine compartment insulation.
    • Day night mirror.
    • High oil pressure caused by low oil level.
    • Fuel gauge inaccruate below 1/4.
    • Testing Europa gauges.
    • Wiring for driving lights.
    • Horn relay.
    • Fuses blowing caused by window switches.
    • Porsche Die Hard battery will fit the Europa
    • Ducillier distributor available from Lucas.
    • Pirelli tires.
    • Correcting excessive rear camber.
    • Overheating cooling system cures.
    • Sticking throttle cable.
    • Shift linkage.
    • Frozen S1 front brake pads.
    • Frozen rear brake slave cylinder.
    • J.C. Whitney Nuts/botls assortment.
    • Renault exhaust pipe clamp.
    • Bandai 47GT model kit.
    • Stebro muffler repainting.
    • Coolaire A/C system.
  • Europa - Lotus Annual Clinic - 1974
    • Weatherproof the S1 fuse box.
    • Use a Ford oil filter bypass adaptor for increased Renault oil capacity.
    • Weatherproof the S1 engine compartment.
    • Replace the boot and engine compartment foam seal to prevent freezing shut.
    • Easier S1 trunk removal.
    • Replacing the steering wheel.
    • S1 battery size.
    • Modify the S1 1/4 windows to open at the front.
    • Use the R16 starter by modifying the chassis.
    • TC type front spoiler will fit the S1/S2.
    • Remove the top half of your Renault fuel pump for cleaning.
    • S1 windshield wiper replacement.
    • Clean and lubricate the clutch pedal.
    • Switch heater supply/return hoses for more heat on the driver's side.
    • Rear brake hose crossreference.
    • Replacement throttle cable.
  • Europa - Lotus Annual Clinic - 1975
    • Choke cable attachment.
    • Ignition switch assembly.
    • Spiderwebbing of distributor cap.
    • Preventing rust in rear hub carrier.
    • Wandering fuel gauge.
    • Drifting oil pressure gauge.
    • Heater cable routing.
    • Brakes.
    • Rear wheel bearings.
    • Front wheel bearing dust covers.
  • Lotus Europa Service Hints - 1978
    • Front license plate mount.
    • Closing plate nuts.
    • Early TC motor mount warning.
    • Sears DieHard battery for TC.
  • Lotus Europa Twincam Parts Crossreference - May 1976
    • List of parts used in other vehicles.
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