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Title: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: TurboFource on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 05:06:42 AM

What is the availability of bearings, synchronized and seals for the transaxle in a Europa? I realize new gears are probably tough to find.

Thanks for the answers to all my questions! I just want to be in the know when I purchase a Europa!

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: Pfreen on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 05:39:46 AM

I have not had a problem with my 365 transmission since I have owned it since 1986.  I have only replaced the synchronizers.  I have collected the following sources for Renault parts.  I have never used any of the so I can’t give them a recommendation.  I know some people have claimed to buy parts from Mecaparts.

http://www.gbsalpine.com/english/a110/catalog/p17_365.html
http://www.mecaparts.com/Cinematique/page.php?lang=1&col=A110&sortie=pdf&page=16
https://www.franzose.de/en/Renault/R16/Getriebe/
https://eshop.ntn-snr.com/en/32304-A-19375561.html

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: jbcollier on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 06:52:33 AM

Parts are more easily found for the 365 as it is a very desirable transaxle for Alpines.  For the other transaxles, bearings and seals are available but you may have to do a fair amount of research to get the right ones.  Gaskets can be tougher but can be made with patience.

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: Certified Lotus on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 09:18:42 AM

I use 123 Bearing for almost every rebuild I do. They have a significant inventory.

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 05:33:44 PM

    I Started ordering the basic seals for a 336/56 gearbox , researching all day,I accomplished just that , all seals ordered. Even a set of gaskets. I went to three different vendors across two continents.
  Tooling to remove an S2 withdrawal pad, the pad itself  and the pins are another feat.
Dakazman
 

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: Grumblebuns on Wednesday,October 09, 2019, 07:31:12 AM

Quote from: Pfreen on Tuesday,October 08, 2019, 05:39:46 AM

I have not had a problem with my 365 transmission since I have owned it since 1986.  I have only replaced the synchronizers.  I have collected the following sources for Renault parts.  I have never used any of the so I can’t give them a recommendation.  I know some people have claimed to buy parts from Mecaparts.

http://www.gbsalpine.com/english/a110/catalog/p17_365.html
http://www.mecaparts.com/Cinematique/page.php?lang=1&col=A110&sortie=pdf&page=16
https://www.franzose.de/en/Renault/R16/Getriebe/
https://eshop.ntn-snr.com/en/32304-A-19375561.html

Would really be helpful to add the above to the Vendors Storefront section

Title: Re: Transaxle parts availability?
Post by: BDA on Wednesday,October 09, 2019, 08:32:01 AM

Done. http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=3343.0