Wanted Europa 336 trans

[Runningwild]

I’m looking for a good 336 trans or a rebuildable one. Will take in trade for the NG3

[dakazman]

Check your pm.
Dave

[dakazman]

I just posted the link on ebay for what looks like a good donor car for many .
Dakazman
http://www.ebay.com/itm/123553953762

[BDA]

I wonder if $4000 starting bid is a bit too much...

[dakazman]

For just the gearbox most definitely,  however maybe the seller will pull the gearbox out and sell separately. 
I know it a long shot.  If it were closer to me i would purchase the car.
Dakazman

[s2europa]

Are sure the transmission in that ebay car is a 336?

[dakazman]

From the sellers description,  says its a 4 speed , I thought all 4 speeds were 336 ,but i learn new things daily.
dakazman

[BDA]

It could be a 352. I'm not up on all the differences except the 352 mounts to the rear hoop the same way as the 365.

[dakazman]

Thanks BDA,
  So does a 352 gearbox easily install into runningwilds car? I also am looking for another bolt in replacement for my 336 , I just want something easy at this point. I told runningwild about this possible replacement so that he can finish his build. He may have a lead but i like to pass on some hope.

Dakazman

[jbcollier]

336 has a side shift while the 352 has a rear shift like the 365.  Completely different linkage.

[dakazman]

Thanks JB ,
 Now i can kick myself for passing  on a 336 gearbox several months ago for $385.00. Condition unknown. 
Like I said,  its only a want right now and not sure if it will be needed.  I also was told by the po that my box was locked up, from shifting  however  i managed to free it from not shifting,now it still sits on its shelf. I'm starting to understand the difference in gearing and shifting arrangements between even the lotus and Renault .
dakazman

[jbcollier]

336 transaxles were also used in Renaults.  They will turn the wrong way and have a lower final drive.  You need one from a Europa to get four forward gears and 3.56 diff.

[dakazman]

Now tell me thats not confusing,  336 designator is then so ambiguous.  Is there a visual key to identify  the lotus and Renault?  I don't want to hijack this thread so I will research the site and find a ," AIOP - All you wanted to know about gearboxes/gearing/ modifications  but were afraid to ask ."  AIOP - is all in one place.

Dakazman

[Runningwild]

Michel at Alpine America has 336 boxes. However he is gone for the winter. Not sure of the $ but need rebuilding.  Tom

[4129R]

As the Alpine A110 had the engine in the rear like the Europa, was the gearbox for the A110 modified in any way to make it rotate the wheels Lotus fashion, rather than Renault FWD fashion?