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Title: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: Tilux on Tuesday,June 09, 2015, 02:38:03 PM

Hello.
I am missing the Heat Shield that fits under the rear luggage box.  It is part number 046B2005 or 046B2007.
Does anyone have a spare for sale or can anyone tell me if I can just make one?  I don't know what material is used or have any measurements so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Bob in
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: EuropaTC on Tuesday,June 09, 2015, 02:47:14 PM

Hi Bob,

I just have a thin sheet of stainless steel underneath the luggage tray installed by the original owner and it's been like that all the time I've owned the car. It's just a thin sheet of stainless and spaced roughly 1/2" away from the luggage tray floor by spacers to leave an air gap.  It seems to work ok, there's never been any obvious problem on the fibreglass.

Brian

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: jbcollier on Tuesday,June 09, 2015, 03:38:36 PM

S1 Europas had a steel plate spaced as above with asbestos in the air space.  A number of companies make high zoot heat barrier material, readily available at any high performance shop.

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: blasterdad on Tuesday,June 09, 2015, 07:44:49 PM

 :Welcome:
From the pic it looks like you have a S2, I'll take a pic of ours & post some measurements for you tomorrow.  ;)

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: Tilux on Tuesday,June 09, 2015, 09:09:35 PM

Yes, I have an S2. Pictures would be appreciated. Thank you.

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: EuropatcSPECIAL on Wednesday,June 10, 2015, 03:14:51 PM

 :Welcome:
Welcome Bob
all the best
Stuart

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: blasterdad on Thursday,June 11, 2015, 10:46:46 AM

Here is a pic of ours, ('71 S2)
The measurements of the steel plate are 15x20 inches exactly, with what looks like good 'ol asbestos underneath it... :o

(http://i62.tinypic.com/243mf83.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: Arizona on Thursday,June 11, 2015, 12:20:46 PM

If I ever get around to replacing the OEM asbestos on mine I think I'll try something like this:
http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/insulating-materials/reflect-cool (http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/insulating-materials/reflect-cool)

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: 4129R on Thursday,June 11, 2015, 01:00:56 PM

I don't remember Lotus issuing any warning about asbestos sheets in their cars.

I know brake pads used to contain it, and some mechanics suffered as a result.

Take care out there.

Title: Re: Hello! I'm a new first-time Europa owner.
Post by: Tilux on Thursday,June 11, 2015, 07:38:46 PM

Thank you all for the information.  That helps!
Regards,
Bob