Lotus ReMarque Article Index

I use this index of Europa-oriented articles from Lotus ReMarque as a guide to specific issues in my library.
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Body
  • AIR DEFLECTORS FOR THE EUROPA - June 1986 - Stan Swartz
    • Make a window deflector to direct air into the cabin.
  • CHIN SPOILER FOR ELANS & EARLY EUROPAS - September 1979 - Phil Connaught
    • Instructions for making your own chin spoiler from foam and fiberglass.
  • CROWS FOOT DOOR ADJUSTMENT WRENCH - July 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Suggestion to use a Snap-on crows foot wrench.
  • DOOR ADJUSTMENTS MADE EASY - December 1981- Parts & Tech
    • Part number for Snap-on crows foot wrench.
  • THE EUROPA DOOR HINGE SYSTEM REVISITED - October 1992 - Ron Dawson
    • Instructions for making new hinges from large bolts and brass rod.
  • DOOR HINGES - 1978 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Tack weld the washers to make assembly easier.
  • EUROPA DOOR LATCHES - October 1982 - C. J. Scheppers
    • Lubricate the latches so you don't get locked in.
  • FOR LONG LEGGED EUROPA DRIVERS - April 1983 -Dale Stiebeling
    • Modify your S2 drivers seat for comfort.
  • EUROPA FRONT SPOILER - June 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • TC front spoiler fits the S1 & S2.
  • HOW NOT TO MAKE A HACK JOB OF YOUR HACK JOB - 1978 - Glenn Davis
    • Trimming the inner fender lips for larger tires.
  • PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS FOR RENAULT-POWERED EUROPAS - March 9, 1975 - Allan Arlow
    • Recommends a source in 1975 for headlights covers.
  • EUROPA HOOD BOLTS - May 1995- Jack Colegrove
    • Replace your hood bolts with pip pins for quick removal.
  • RADIATOR FAN SHIELD - 1978 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Protect your radiator fan motor from water.
  • SAGGING DOOR SAGA - August 1979 - Bob Murray
    • A four page article covering all aspects of door hinge replacement.
  • SAGGING DOOR SAGA REVISITED - August 1987 - Bob Murray
    • Lessons learned and corrective actions taken eight years after the original article (above).
  • WART TRANSPLANT FOR S2 AND TC EUROPAS - July 1977 - Pete Wimberly
    • How to relocate your front parking/turn indicators.
  • EUROPA -- WET OR DRY? - February 1985 - Bob Murray
    • Make a box to cover the bonnet latch tongue hole.
  • RESEALING THE EUROPA WINDSHIELD- December 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Use Silicone seal to prevent windshield water wicking.
Brakes
  • BRAKE CROSSREF - March 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Front brake pads and rear brake shoes cross reference.
  • EUROPA MASTER CYLINDER REBUILD KIT
    • Master cylinder cross reference to a REPCO part number.
  • REAR DISK BRAKES FOR A EUROPA - October 2003 - David Miller
    • Uses Fiat rotors and Wilwood calipers.
  • REBUILDING THE EUROPA MASTER CYLINDER - January 1988 - Chris Gilman
    • A recommendation to use White Post Restorations.
  • REPLACING THE EUROPA HANDBRAKE PIVOT - March, 1988 - Steve Vukrobratovich
    • Use a customized bolt and washer to replace the pivot stud.
  • TOSSING VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTERS - February 1993 - Dan Miller
    • Bypass the boosters and replace the brake pads.
  • TUNING VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTERS - February 1993 - Charles Fehrenbach
    • How to get the best performance from your brake boosters.
Chassis
  • CLASSY CHASSIS? - June 1987 - Chuck Zoeller
    • Installing a Spyder chassis in the S2.
  • EUROPA FRAME RUST - February 1978 - Jim Scherer
    • Tackling a rusty frame in the S1.
  • JACKING UP AND CRACKING UP - December 1978 - Glenn Davis
    • Correct jacking points for your Europa.
  • EUROPA REAR CROSSMEMBER REINFORCEMENT - May 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • Adding a square tube of mild steel for strength.
  • RESTORING YOUR LOTUS FRAME - October 1985 - Ron Dawson
    • Removing the rust and repainting a TC frame.
Clutch
  • CLUTCH CABLE BRACKET - April 1978 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Eliminating clutch judder in early TC's.
  • EUROPA CLUTCH CABLE LUBRICATION - February 1981 - Jim DeStefano
    • How to lubricate a replacement cable before installation.
  • EUROPA CLUTCH CABLE REPAIR - June 1982 - Bob Murray
    • Replacing the inner cable and emergency repairs.
  • HARDWARE STORE CLUTCH CABLE - January 1980- Parts & Tech
    • Replacing the inner cable with aircraft cable.
  • EUROPA S1 S2 CLUTCH – RENAULT PARTS CROSS REFERENCE - September 1986- Glenn Davis
    • Renault parts diagram with Renault part numbers.
  • IMPROVING CLUTCH RELEASE ACTION IN THE EUROPA S2 - February 1981 - Jim DeStefano
    • Correcting release bearing misalignment.
  • EUROPA TC CLUTCH CABLE LUBRICATION - November 1994 - Ray Hoffman
    • How to lubricate the cable while it's still in the car.
Competition
  • BUILDING A RACING EUROPA - November, 1975 - Peter Harholdt
    • Construction and development of a SCCA D Production Europa.
  • EUROPA'S RACING BROTHER - March 1987 - Bill Colom
    • About Europa Type 47 GT Chassis #83.
  • LET'S RACE A EUROPA - January 1991- Gary David
    • Short story about building an E Production Renault-powered Europa.
  • A MOST UNUSUAL EUROPA - February 1981 - O. Wayne Coons
    • About Europa Type 47 GT Single Snorkel #18
  • PREPARING YOUR EUROPA FOR AUTOCROSSING - November 15, 1974 - Glenn Davis
    • How to lower your S2 for competition.
  • THE LOTUS 47 - November, 1975 - Peter Harholdt
    • The story of the Types 47 and 47A.
  • THE LOTUS 47 CUTAWAY - July 1979 - Nicholas Atkins
    • A cutaway drawing reprinted from Autosport, February 3, 1967
Cooling
  • AND STILL MORE ON EUROPA COOLING - May 1980- Dick Wilson
    • Install a different radiator fan and thermostat.
  • CHECKING TC TEMPERATURE - June 1979- Parts & Tech
    • Heater air temperature reflects coolant level.
  • COOL & CHEAP: A (RADIATOR) FAN FOR THE EUROPA - July 1990 - Bob Murray
    • Using a Hayden electric fan in an S2.
  • COOL IT (RADIATOR) - May 9, 1975 - Bill Shenk
    • Using a Mercedes-Benz air conditioning fan.
  • EUROPA (RADIATOR) COOLING FAN CROSS-REFERENCE - February 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a VW Rabbit fan.
  • (RADIATOR) COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - July 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a Lucas fan motor with MGB blade.
  • EUROPA TC FAN CROSSREF - April 1985 - Phil Mitchell
    • Using an electric fan from a Honda Civic 1300 five-speed.
  • TC RADIATOR FAN MOTOR - February 1983 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a Ford heater blower motor.
  • EUROPA (RADIATOR) COOLING FAN - April 2003 -Gary David
    • Marrying a Perma-Cool fan to the original mounting bracket.
  • COOLING THE TWIN CAM - June 1978 - Dale Mole
    • List of things to check if you are having overheating problems.
  • ELECTRIC WATER PUMP INSTALLATION FOR TWIN CAM ENGINES - June 1978 - Stan Swartz
    • Using a Groco 12V electric pump.
  • MAKE YOUR OWN RADIATOR FAN BLADES - December 1976 - Tom Massicotte
    • Fabricate a new fan from model airplane propellers.
  • MORE ON KEEPING IT COOL - February 1982 - John Jameson
    • Adding a coolant recovery system.
  • MORE ON THE OTTER SWITCH - June 1996 - Jack Colegrove
    • Adding a stainless steel clip to retain it in the mounting grommet.
  • EUROPA OVERHEATING - February 1983 - Glenn Davis
    • Voltage stabalizer, radiator baffle and other causes.
  • RUDDY'S RAP - OVERHEATING - May 1975- Steve Ruddy
    • Short checklist of possible problems.
  • RADIATOR FAN MANUAL OVERRIDE - July 1986 - John Entwistle
    • Adding a switch for manual fan control.
  • RADIATOR FAN SHIELD - August 1978 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Protect your radiator fan motor from water.
  • EUROPA RADIATOR SCREEN- March 1994 - Glenn Davis
    • Source for replacement screen material.
  • S2 HEATER VALVE - March 1979 - Brian Gregorie
    • Use a standard half-inch nipple, hose-mounted unit.
  • SOAPBOX DERBY - February 1983 - Glenn Davis
    • The cooling system is adequate, fix the real problem.
  • STILL MORE ON EUROPA COOLING - April 1976 - Dick Wilson
    • Alternate fans may require heavier electrical circuits.
  • ADJUSTING THE SMITHS WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE - September 1986 - Ron Dawson
    • Compare to a known good thermometer in heated anti-freeze and adjust.
  • TC HEATER CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT - February 1983 - Parts & Tech
    • British Leyland part number cross-reference.
  • TC THERMAL SWITCH - April 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Remove, clean and reinstall with Silicone adhesive.
  • TC THERMOSTAT INTERCHANGE - October 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • List of Ford models that use compatible thermostats.
  • EUROPA TC WATER PUMP - February 1983 - Jim Britz
    • How to remove, rebuild and reinstall.
  • EUROPA TC THERMAL SWITCH CROSSREF - June 1979- Parts & Tech
    • Use a Dodge Omni switch and brass bushing.
  • YOU OUGHTA CHECK YOUR OTTER SWITCH - December 1995 - Jack Colegrove
    • Checklist, including installation of a safety clamp.
Electrical
  • BALLAST RESISTOR - August 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Installing a new one increases fuel mileage 27%. Car runs better.
  • BALLAST RESISTOR - August 1975 - Jerry Burns
    • Installing a new one cures carb fuel kickback.
  • BALLAST RESISTOR BLUES - August 1975- Jerry Burns
    • Installing a new one cures hard starting and stalling.
  • BALLAST RESISTOR BLUES REVISITED - June 1987- Dan Miller
    • Installing a new one cures stalling when hot.
  • CONDENSOR FAILURE - February 1977 - Parts & Tech
    • Installing a new one cures cold-weather starting.
  • CURING RENAULT-EUROPA STARTER AND SOLENOID PROBLEMS - December 1977 - Bob Scates
    • Clean, lubricate and reassemble.
  • HANDBRAKE LIGHT FOR EUROPA S-2 - May 1975 - Jeff Anderson
    • Add a switch to enable the "brake fail light"'.
  • IGNITION SWITCH INTERCHANGE - August 1980 - Parts & Tech
    • Cross reference to Spitfire with a specific part number stamped on the ceramic.
  • INSTALLING A MALLORY IGNITION IN A EUROPA TC - October 1991 - Ron Dawson
    • Installation instructions and operational observations.
  • TC LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT - July 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Lucas part number. Requires slightly enlarging the dash hole.
  • LUCAS WIRING LOGIC - September 1991 - Ross Sorci
    • British Standard BS-AU7 color codes chart.
  • INSTALLING A MECHANICAL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IN A RENAULT-EUROPA - May 1979 - Charlie Stein
    • DIXCO Model 613 available from Hi Gear stores.
  • RENAULT R-16 STARTER (IN THE S1/S2) - August 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • It's larger but can still be used.
  • RADIATOR FAN SYSTEM MODS - August 1978 - Tom Massicotte
    • Add an "idiot light" and cut-off switch.
  • RENAULT EUROPA GAUGES - March 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Diagnosing wiring problems.
  • REWIRING A EUROPA - July 1980 - Fred Belen
    • Designing and implementing a new wiring system.
  • S1 BATTERY - February 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Size of a battery that will fit the S1 battery box.
  • S2 EUROPA BATTERY MOUNT - August 1980 - John Jameson
    • Redesign of the battery mount.
  • S2 HORN GROUNDING - May 1979- Parts & Tech
    • Bypassing the original grounding strap.
  • EUROPA S2 VOLTAGE REGULATOR CROSS-REFERENCE - December 1980 - Parts & Tech
    • Cross reference to a German Harting part number.
  • EUROPA VOLTAGE REGULATOR (S2) - June 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • Cross reference to a BAP/GEON part number.
  • SEAT BELT/IGNITION INTERLOCK - October 1978- Lloyd Cayes
    • Bypass the control relay in 1974 TC Specials.
  • SPEEDOMETER CABLE INSULATION - September 1979- Parts & Tech
    • Make sure a replacement cable is insulated.
  • SWITCHING IGNITION SWITCHES - January 1988 - Robert Murray
    • Use a NAPA switch to replace the dash mounted S2 switch.
  • TC ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET - 1978 - Steve Calhoun
    • Repair stress cracks or make your own.
  • TC CLOSING PLATE GROUND - July 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • How to solve electrical problems caused by a poor ground.
  • TC VOLTAGE REGULATOR MOD - December 1977 - John Wood
    • Adapting a GM Delco regulator to a Delco-equipped TC.
  • WINDOW MOTOR - November 1975 - Parts & Tech
    • Cross reference to a GM motor and wheelbox.
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE CABLE INTERCHANGE - September 1979- Parts & Tech
    • Cross reference to a BMC drive cable.
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR - Lotus Ltd. Newsletter - March 1975 - Bruce Rippy
    • Check grounds before greasing the motor.
Engine
  • PARTS CROSS REFERENCE LISTING FOR 821-30 ENGINE - October 1978 - Glenn Davis
    • Renault parts diagram with part numbers.
  • ACCUSUMPING THE EUROPA TC - April 1985 - David Roth
    • Insure you have adequate oiling on start-up and hard corners.
  • REMOTE MOUNT OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS - March 1986 - David Roth
    • Bypass relief valve settings for several filters. (Addendum to above article)
  • EUROPA AIR CLEANER PARTS CROSS REFERENCE - June 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Smaller BAP/GEON chrome replacement for S1 & S2.
  • AIR FILTERS - October 1975 - Parts/Tech Committee
    • Fram & Purolator part numbers for Renault cars.
  • DAVE BEANS SPRINT GRIND CAMS - April 1985 - Foster Cooperstein
    • Causes "incredible problems running rich" for this owner.
  • AND A ‘ROPA GOES HMMMM! - June 1982 - James Ummel
    • Installing a Mazda rotary engine in the S2.
  • GORDINI - November 15, 1974 - Ed Parker
    • Installing an 807-20 engine in the S1.
  • RENAULT ALUMINUM FLYWHEEL - March 2000 - Mark Winston
    • Possible group buy forming before production.
  • S2 BELT INTERCHANGE - September 1976 - Parts & Tech
    • Goodyear and Renault part numbers.
  • ADVANCE CURVES FOR EUROPA-RENAULT DISTRIBUTORS - February 1992 - Author: Glenn Davis
    • Centrifugal and vacuum advance curves used in Renault-engined Europas.
  • RENAULT SPECIAL TOOL REPLACEMENT - September 1994- Jack Colegrove
    • An alternative to special tool number 46E6362, which is used to hold Renault engine liners.
  • EUROPA LOW OIL PRESSURE - July 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Proper positioning of the Renault Europa screen on the oil pickup.
  • RENAULT-EUROPA POINTS PLATE CROSS-REFERENCE
    • Points plate is interchangeable with another Renault model.
  • RENAULT R-16 STARTER (IN THE S1/S2) - August 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • It's larger but can still be used.
  • TIPS ON ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCES OF RENAULT-ENGINED EUROPAS - June 1981 - Chuck Zoeller
    • Cure for tappets that are chronically noisy and out of adjustment.
  • RENAULT VALVE SIZE - May 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a 697-04 head on the 831-30 engine.
  • REPLACING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE - November 1986 - Lee Will
    • Changing the S2 to a mechanical gauge.
  • INSTALLING A MECHANICAL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IN A RENAULT-EUROPA - May 1979 - Charlie Stein
    • DIXCO Model 613 available from Hi Gear stores.
  • S1/S2 DISTRIBUTOR ROTATION
    • Mistake on page 13 of the Europa S1/S2 shop manual.
  • FEDERAL EUROPA S2 PISTONS - April 1982 - Glenn Davis
    • Availability and checking for cracks.
  • FEDERAL EUROPA S2 PISTONS- July 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • A diagram of the original-equipment 77 mm piston. (Addendum to above)
  • EUROPA THROTTLE CABLE REPLACEMENT - August 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • How to replace the S2 cable with a VW Transporter Cable
  • SOLEX 35DIDSA-2 CARBURETOR - September 1976 - Glenn Davis
    • Replace the carb on your l565cc emission-controlled engine.
  • STICKY PCV VALVE - June 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Solve the beeping sound emitting from your engine.
  • TC BENDIX DRIVE INTERCHANGE - November 1980 - Parts & Tech
    • Chrysler model and part number cross-reference.
  • EUROPA TC CRANKCASE VENTILATION - January 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Attach a fitting to provide more ventilation.
  • BYPASS YOUR TC EXHAUST EMISSIONS SYSTEM - August 1977 - Lloyd Cayes
    • How to bypass or eliminate the exhaust emission systems on the Twin Cam Europa.
  • CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL - August 1983 - Parts & Tech
    • Usa a camshaft oil seal from a Honda motorcycle for the Europa TC.
  • EUROPA PARTS CROSS-REFERENCE- March 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • TC cam, main and rod bearing cross-reference.
  • TC OIL CONSUMPTION - February 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Using bronze valve guides.
  • TWIN CAM OIL LEAKS - September 1, 1974 - Dave ?
    • Stop oil seepage from twin cam engines.
  • TC OIL PUMP SPACER - November 1983 - Parts & Tech
    • Raise the peak oil pressure of the standard twin cam engine oil pump by 10-15 psi.
  • COMBATTING TWIN CAM OIL STARVATION - November 1988 - David Roth and Jim Britz
    • Recommended methods for maintaining oil pressure.
  • POINTS RETAINING SCREW - February 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Stop the points from slipping your Europa Twin Cam.
  • MODIFICATION FOR EUROPA TWIN-CAM THROTTLE CABLES (WITH STROMBERGS) - June 1975 - Rick McNey
    • Modify the clamping device to reduce cable breakage.
  • EUROPA TIMING CHAIN - June 1979 - Tech Reps
    • Replace during each major rebuild.
  • EUROPA SPECIAL POWER TRAIN - September 1983 - Chuck Lothrop
    • How to seal it so it doesn't leak.
  • EUROPA THROTTLE CABLE REPLACEMENT - May 1985 - Alasdair Beaton
    • Modify a rear brake cable for a tandem bicycle.
  • ESPRIT / (EUROPA) TURBO CHARGER - April 1979 - Tristan B. Lewis
    • Commercial source for a turbocharging system.
  • TURBOCHARGING - January 1977 - Stephen Lawing, Earle White and Bruce Dorsi
    • Examples of several tyrbocharged Twin Cams.
  • WEBER 45DCOE9 - IDLE AND TRANSITION, PART I - April 1975 - Gene Taylor
    • Part one of two on tuning.
  • WEBER 45DCOE9 - IDLE AND TRANSITION, PART II - July 1975 - Gene Taylor
    • Part two of two on tuning.
  • EUROPA S2 HEADER TO DOWNPIPE CLAMP - April 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Available from Ford tractor dealers.
Final Drive
  • EUROPA (REAR) BEARING SPACERS - June 1982 - David Roth and Glenn Davis
    • Recommended material and specific dimensions.
  • EUROPA REAR AXLE STUB AXLE CONVERSION - June 1977 - Pete Wimberly
    • Switching to Corvair units for longer life.
  • CORVAIR CONVERSION REVISITED - December 1987 - Robert Murray
    • Minor changes to the Corvair stub axle conversion (above).
  • EUROPA DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTMENT - 1981 - Glenn Davis
    • Setting output shaft end play, differential play and ring and pinion backlash.
  • LONG LIFE UNIVERSALS - December 1981 - Parts & Tech
    • DanaSpicer heavy-duty universal part numbers.
  • REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE - March 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • if you have any doubt as to the condition of your inner bearing spacer, replace it.
  • EUROPA WHEEL BEARINGS - June 1982 - Tech Reps
    • Replace the stock spacers with spacers made from harder steel.
  • RENAULT EUROPA REARWHEEL BEARING FAILURE - August 1, 1974 - Glen Davis
    • Disassembly, inspection, modifications and re-assembly.
  • FROM THE SERVICE BENCH - November 15, 1974 - Glen Davis
    • Addendum to the above bearing failure article.
  • REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS - February 1977 - Glenn Davis
    • Use tape to center the spacers on the shaft.
  • EUROPA TC DRIVES SHAFTS - July 1987 - David Roth
    • True and balance your halfshafts.
  • EUROPA U-JOINTS - March 9, 1975 - Jim Deveney
    • Replace the long nipple (dzurk fitting) with a short or flush nipple.
  • CAVEAT EMPTOR - U JOINTS - February 1977 - Glenn Davis
    • Pass on cheap ones. Buy qualtiy and lubricate often.
Fuel
  • ALTERNATIVE TEE FUEL FITTING FOR TWIN CAM ENGINES - March/April 1981 - Andy Gilbergn
    • Changes to your fuel system to keep your car from becoming a crispy critter.
  • EUROPA FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT - November 1991 - Dan Miller
    • Replace all plastic fuel line and related components.
  • PLASTIC FUEL FITTING - June, 1982 - Dear Semi-Colon
    • Replace plastic 'T' fittings on TC Europas.
  • PLASTIC FUEL TEE AND LINE- November 1980 - Parts & Tech
    • Replace plastic fuel line on S2 Europas.
  • GAS TANK BRAZING RUSTPROOFING - May 1980 - Fred Mahan
    • Repairing and rustproofing a leaky S2 tank.
  • PINTO CARB FOR S2 - 1976 - Bob Gilmore
    • Replace your Solex for improved performance and automatic choke.
  • RENAULT-EUROPA FUEL FILLER CAP- June 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • S2 cross-reference to certain Jeep and Anglia caps.
  • RENAULT HERMES JETTING - July 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Jets, emulsion tubes and chokes for best operation.
  • SOLEX CARB FOR RENAULT ENGINES - September 1976 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a non-emission carb on emission engines.
  • EUROPATC GAS CAPS CROSS REFEERENCE - November 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Using BMW motorcycle caps with slight modification.
  • EUROPA TC GAS GAUGE FIX - January 1989 - Dan Miller
    • Diagnosing and replacing a defective float.
  • MODIFICATION FOR EUROPA TWIN-CAM THROTTLE CABLES (WITH STROMBERGS) - June 1975 - Rick McNey
    • Modify the clamping device to reduce cable breakage.
  • EUROPA THROTTLE CABLE REPLACEMENT - August 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • How to replace the S2 cable with a VW Transporter Cable
  • WEBER DOWNDRAFT SAFETY ALERT - January 1995 - Gary David
    • Replace the fuel inlet tube to prevent fire.
  • WEBER 45DCOE9 - IDLE AND TRANSITION, PART I - April 1975 - Gene Taylor
    • Part one of two on tuning.
  • WEBER 45DCOE9 - IDLE AND TRANSITION, PART II - July 1975 - Gene Taylor
    • Part two of two on tuning.
Interior
  • AIR DEFLECTORS FOR THE EUROPA - June 1986 - Stan Swartz
    • Make a window deflector to direct air into the cabin.
  • COOLAIR AC - July 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Moving the battery to a new location.
  • FLOOR MATS - December 1987 - Parts & Tech
    • Available from J.C. Whitney.
  • INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS - January 1980 - Wayne Brower
    • Disassemble for cleaning, lubricate and reassemble.
Miscellaneous
  • BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS - Jan. Feb. Jun. Sep. 1987 - Jerry Blaine
  • BUYING A USED EUROPA TWIN CAM - February 1979 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Things to look for when you're ready to take the plunge.
  • LOTUS EUROPA LOWDOWN - January 1982 - Thoroughbred & Classic Cars
    • Repair of a May 1981 article about buying a used Europa.
  • USED BUYERS NOTEBOOK - January 1982 - Jim Scherer, Glenn Davis, Lloyd Cayes
    • Comments on "Lotus Europa Lowdown", January 1982 (above).
  • THE COST OF RESTORATION - September 1986 - Rick Keefer
    • Itimized list of actual procurement and restoration costs.
  • PARTS CROSS-REFERENCE LIST EXCERPTS - February 1977 - Glenn Davis
    • Lotus, Renault and Vandervell part numbers.
  • EASY ROLLER - August 1983 - Parts & Tech
    • Make your car a roller while the engine is out.
  • EVOLVING THE EUROPA - July 1999 - Kevin McGovern
    • About the Laminar Concepts Evolution Europa.
  • FROM THE GROUND UP- 6/92, 9/92, 11/92, 1/93, 3/93, 8/93, 3/94 - Bob Gilmore
    • Detailed journal of a TCS ground-up restoration.
  • EUROPA GENESIS - November 15, 1974 - Tom Carter
    • Short story about early Europa development.
  • GETTING IT HOME - January 2005 - David Miller
    • The saga of negotiating New York traffic in a newly-purchased Europa TC.
  • HIGH SPEED VIBRATION - December 1975 - Glenn Davis
    • Suggestions for trouble shooting from Lotus East.
  • HIGH SPEED VIBRATIONS - March 1978 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Same information as above, paraphrased and reprinted in 1978.
  • AND A ‘ROPA GOES HMMMM! - June 1982 - James Ummel
    • Installing a Mazda rotary engine in the S2.
  • LOVE AT FIRST EXHAUST - January 1999 - Richard Greene
    • The story of one owner's used TC purchase and 15 year love affair.
  • EUROPA MODIFICATIONS - August 1978 - David Roth
    • TC mods including Weber heads, Cogged water pump drive and others.
  • NORWICH TO DETROIT -- THE LONG WAY - September 1979 - Fred Belen
    • How to stuff a Buick V6 into an Europa S1.
  • EUROPA: CONFESSIONS OF THE MODIFICATION POSTER CHILD - December 2005 - Brent Powell
    • Building a Toyota 4AGE powered Europa TC.
  • PROJECT "47" - December 1995 - James Petrocik
    • Creating a 47 look-alike with a TC chassis and engine.
  • RECALLING THE EUROPA - July 1998 - Foster Cooperstein
    • Early pre-production information about how the Europa came to be.
  • SAGA OF THE D---D OLD SCAB - 6/77, 8/77, 10/77, 2/78, 1/79 - Bill Shenk
    • Early history of the trials and tribulations of S1 #460269.
  • WHATARE THE ODDS OF A SECOND CHANCE? - October 2003 - Bob Bixler
    • Story of the sale and repurchase of S2 #7005120305R.
  • RUDDY'S RAP - PART II - June 1975 - Steve Ruddy
    • Short paragraph about the recommended TC service interval.
  • RAP FROM RUDDY'S PLACE - July 1975 - Steve Ruddy
    • 5,000 mile front of the car TC service points.
  • TC SERVICE POINTS2 - October 1975: Steve Ruddy
    • 5,000 mile rear of the car TC service points.
  • THE FIRST 250,000 MILES - January 1980 - David Cordeau
    • Humorous account of the ownership of S1 #460491.
  • TIPS ON TORQUE - March 1991 - Daniel Wysocki
    • The effects of antiseize compound on fastener torque.
Steering
  • EUROPA PARTS MANUAL MISTAKE - STEERING RACK BELLOWS -March 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Addition of a missing part number for the left bellows.
  • EUROPA TC STEERING RACK BELLOWS - August 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • Triumph Spitfire, Leyland and Ford parts cross reference.
Suspension
  • EUROPA TRANSAXLE MOUNT MODIFICATION (FOR -TYPE 336 TRANSAXLES) - March 9, 1975 - Glenn Davis
    • Raising the transaxe on lowered cars for increased u-joint life.
  • A COWARD'S GUIDE TO THE EUROPA FRONT SUSPENSION - October 1990 - Bob Metz
    • The story of a complete Europa TC front end rebuild.
  • ADJUSTING CASTER AND CAMBER ON THE EUROPA - May 1988 - Steve Vukrobratovich
    • Making adjustments by adding/replacing shims and slotting the wishbones.
  • ARMSTRONG SHOCKS / TC FAN CROSS-REFERENCE - April 1985 - Phil Mitchell
    • Shock source and spacer washers between the rear hub and the stock unit lower mounting point.
  • EXCESSIVE REAR NEGATIVE CAMBER - December 1975 - Glenn Davis
    • Cure excessive negative camber with different lower links.
  • FRONT SPRINGS SOURCE - December 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • Custom manufactured spring source in Baltimore, MD.
  • FRONT WHEEL BEARING SEALS - August 1980 - Parts & Tech
    • Beck Arnley part number.
  • HOW NOT TO INSTALL NEW SHOCKS ON YOUR AGING MARQUE - July 1978 - Tom Smith
    • Tackling the frozen pivot pin problem in Europas.
  • LOWER YOUR LOTUS - March, 1987 - Ron Dawson
    • Cut the springs and install new shocks to lower your TC.
  • MEASURE CASTER AND TOE - May, 1988 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Instructions using a ruler, string and a nut.
  • "METALASTIK" LOWER LINK BUSHES - September 1976 - Parts & Tech
    • Alternative for anti-roll bar link bush 46C6001.
  • EUROPA RADIUS ARM MOUNTS - July 1987: John Ernst
    • Replacing the bolt for reduced play.
  • EUROPA (REAR) BEARING SPACERS - June 1982 - David Roth and Glenn Davis
    • Recommended material and specific dimensions.
  • REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE - March 1978 - Parts & Tech
    • if you have any doubt as to the condition of your inner bearing spacer, replace it.
  • RESTORING REAR CAMBER ON THE EUROPA TWIN CAM - February 1990 - Lawrence Latimer
    • The story of a rear suspension rebuild.
  • SETTING REAR WHEEL TOE-IN -May 1977 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Measuring and shimming the rear trailing arm.
  • STEERING SWIVEL LUBRICATION - July 1985 - Parts & Tech
    • How to lubricate the front trunnions.
  • SUSPENSION TIPS - January 1991 - Dan Miller
    • Notes on rebuilding the Europa's front suspension.
  • SWAY BARS FOR THE EUROPA TC - June 1977 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Upsize the front bar and move the original front to the rear.
  • KONI FRONT SHOCKS ON THE EUROPA TC - June 1990 - David Roth
    • Why you shouldn't do it if your car is lowered.
Tires
  • GETTING MORE TIRED? - April, 1986 - Kiyoshi Hamai
    • Finding the best tire for autocrossing.
  • INFORMATION, PLEASE - November, 1986
    • Can I put six-inch rims and 205/60-13 tires on a Europa S2?
  • PANASPORT LOGO - January 1991 - Lawrence Latimer
    • Replace the Panasport logos in the center caps with Lotus emblems.
  • EUROPA WHEEL STUDS - November 1986 - Rick Keffer
    • Replacing the 3/8-inch stud with a 7/16-inch stud.
  • STUD REPLACEMENT FOR EUROPA TC WHEELS
    • Using 12mm studs to replace your 3/8-inch studs.
Transmission
  • SPEEDOMETER CABLE DRIVES - September 1975 - Glenn Davis
    • Lubricating the type 336 gearboxes speedometer angle drive.
  • EUROPAGEARBOX LEAKAGE - 1981 - Glenn Davis
    • Stop oil leaks in the area of the output shafts.
  • MAKING A HARD BUSHING FOR THE EUROPA SHIFT LEVER - June 1993 - Charles Fehrenbach
    • Making a bushing and shim set to replace the flanged nylon bushings.
  • HEIM JOINT LUBRICANT - May 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Using a motorcycle chain lubricant and replacing nylon Heim joints.
  • IMPROVING THE 5-SPEED EUROPA'S DETENT MECHANISM - October 1984 - Glenn Davis
    • Boring the housing and replacing the ball with a larger one.
  • LEAKING TC SHIFTER SHAFT - May 1983 - THE LOTUS DOCTOR
    • How to replace the oil seal.
  • MAINTAINING SIDE-SHIFTING EUROPA GEARSHIFT LINKAGES PART I - November 1984 - Glenn Davis
    • Evolution, overhaul, and damage.
  • MAINTAINING SIDE-SHIFTING EUROPA GEARSHIFT LINKAGES PART II - December 1984 - Glenn Davis
    • Adjustments and upgrades.
  • RENAULT-EUROPA CROSS SHAFT LUBRICATION - January 1978 - Jim Scherer
    • Do it - because it receives no lubrication from the transaxle oil.
  • REPAIRING THE EUROPA TC SHIFT LINKAGE - May 1993 - Mike Gulley and Glen Myers
    • What goes wrong and how to make it right.
  • EUROPA ROD ENDS - April 1982 - Parts & Tech
    • When replacing rod ends in Europas, use steel or brass insert types.
  • S2 LINKAGE BALL JOINTS - September 1976 - Glenn Davis
    • International Harvester cross-reference.
  • S2 SHIFT LINKAGE - September 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Replacement for the 3/16-inch steel stamping surrounding the steel ball on the shift lever.
  • EUROPA SPECIAL POWER TRAIN - September 1983 - Chuck Lothrop
    • It is possible to seal that engine and transmission so that they don't leak.
  • EUROPA TWIN CAM GEAR RATIOS - January 1992 - Dan Miller
    • Comparing Type 352 four-speed and the Type 365 five-speed transmissions.
  • EUROPA TC GEARSHIFT LINKAGE MODIFICATION - August 1983 - David Roth
    • Replace the roll pin with a grade five or eight bolt.
  • EUROPA TWIN CAM TRANSAXLES - April 1979 - Parts & Tech
    • Differences between the 336, 352 and 365 transaxles.
  • THE CASE OF THE SLOPPY SHIFTER - October 1984 - Lloyd Cayes
    • Fixing linkage problems in rear-shifting Type 352 4-speed and Type 365 5-speed gearboxes.
  • SLOPPY SHIFTER COMMENTS - December 1983 - David Roth
    • Comments about the article above.
  • EUROPA SHIFT LINKAGE COMMENTS - April 1985 - Jon Miles
    • More omments about the article above.
  • THE SLOPPY SHIFTER REVISITED - September, 1988 - Frank Sandrum
    • More about the sloppy shifter.
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