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Members Cars / Re: Early S2
« Last post by dakazman on Today at 09:49:30 AM »
  I enjoyed reading your story, looking at your pictures and feeling your pain.
 May you have many trouble-free miles driving her.  I love the rims and the color was an excellent choice.  :trophy:
 Dakazman
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: Another overly expensive TCS listed in the UK.
« Last post by BDA on Today at 09:37:25 AM »
Very nice car! I suppose the PO took those plates off the B-pillar for a cleaner look. That would require filling in the holes so it was on purpose (unless they were left off at the factory?? Seems unlikely.). Probably one of the best unrestored Europas I've seen!
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Garage / Re: S1 336-08 Transaxle LEAK!!!!!!!!!!
« Last post by BDA on Today at 09:29:54 AM »
A regular 3/16" punch is usually enough to get the pin out enough to grab with pliers but these (https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-long-drive-pin-punch-set-93111.html) from Harbor Freight would, without doubt, do the job.

I recently rebuilt my NG3. It's really not as daunting as you might expect. Give the usual suspects a shot at having the parts you need but if you can't find them in the States, Renault 16 Shop (https://www.renault16shop.com/?Lng=en) is your friend.
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Another overly expensive TCS listed in the UK.
« Last post by Dreamer on Today at 09:09:26 AM »
Personally, I much prefer this car over the JPS at UK Sports Cars.Tthis car has documented Lotus history plus a knock-out colour combo. Plus, its two grand less. I know, it hasn’t had a major restoration but if I understand the ad correctly, this car is all original.
Of note, this car does not have the “Championship” emblems on the sides. Being the last TCS built and sold as a 1975 it should have had the six year version with 1973 in the laurel wreath, wouldn’t you think? Perhaps it had a respray and is not all original…

https://www.classiccarshop.co.uk/home/cars/classic-english/car/view/1/868

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Garage / Liners R18 fit R16?
« Last post by Lyngeled on Today at 08:49:47 AM »
Hello,
Anyone knows if Renault 18 1647 ccm engine liners do fit a Renault 16 (same as S2?)?

Cheers
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Members Cars / Re: Early S2
« Last post by SwiftDB4 on Today at 08:21:12 AM »
 Wow, what craftsmanship Benjy !
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Garage / Re: S1 336-08 Transaxle LEAK!!!!!!!!!!
« Last post by My S1 on Today at 07:27:21 AM »
314159td,  that Performance Tool W1270 looks like it will save me allot of trouble making the tool  I read somewhere that there is a special drift pin for the yokes (?) and also a special thread cleaning tool.  I can see that this leak will drive me into restoring the whole damn rear end with powdercoating etc.  Don't be surprised if I'm asking dumb questions for several months.

I sure wish there was a more concise and detailed shop manual available.  The official Europa manual skips over so many details that would make things clear to the novice. This manual was decidedly written by Mechanics and for Mechanics, and not for the weekend mechanic wannabees like this knucklehead.  By Mechanics, I mean brilliant tradesmen who prepare race cars and/or repair cars for a living. 
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FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff / Re: WTB - Wheel(s)
« Last post by kram350kram on Today at 07:09:26 AM »
Are they magnesium or Aluminum? Either way wash with a degreaser like Purple Power or one of Zep’s Industrial Degreasers , glass bead, wash with an acid based mag cleaner, wash with degreaser again. Dry the wheel in an oven to get all the moisture out. Prime with aircraft zinc chromate if mag, if aluminum wash with Alodine then zinc phosphate prime and paint. For paint I used Rustoleum high performance enamel. The rustoleum fillis the pin holes well. Did is to my American mags years ago and no leaks ,no peeling either. Used Gibbs penetrant on the exterior of the wheel . Just did some pitted Hilibrands and they are holding air.
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FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff / Re: WTB - Wheel(s)
« Last post by Kendo on Today at 06:05:23 AM »
Why won’t they hold air? I have a couple of rear magnesium Minilites that came with inner tubes, because they wouldn’t hold air. Before I repainted them, I sealed the inner surfaces with a weld sealer. Now they don’t leak.

It was a Henkel product that I can’t find a link for right now. If you are interested, I think I have the bottle somewhere.
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Members Cars / Re: Early S2
« Last post by BDA on Today at 05:27:10 AM »
Great job, Benjy! It’s obvious you knew what you were doing to produce such a pretty car in what I’d say is a short amount of time! As much fun as she is now, she’ll be even more fun after you finish your plans for your engine!
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