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Thursday, 27 June 1996 Volume 02 : Number 134
In this issue:
A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
How do I adjust Emergency brake?
Auto Transmission will not shift
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
automatic transmission oil leak
Re: Replacement Wheels
Bad news on my Trans.
Re: A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
Clutch replacement
Wiper arm nut caps
Re: custom wheels / A-C-D festival / toys
horizontal brochure
Re: VIN #502
Re: VIN #502
Re: A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
Club Only Info
emissions tests
Update on Common Faults FAQ
Re: VIN #502
Re: Fuel Filter Cross Reference
Re: A-C-D festival
Stainless Steel Cleaning Kit & Oil Filter
Re: Turbo HP and Big Battery
FW: Models Order -- Last Call!
Re: Glove Box Latch
Clutches on '81s
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From: Solitary Man, awolf(AT)pacific.telebyte.net
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 21:59:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
I just replaced my oil pressure sender for my guage. This is the oil
pressure sender next to the oil filter. The oil pressure light sender is
on the
other side of the car, for reference to anyone who would like to replace
either.
The procedure is very simple and required only a little wire modification
in
adapting the new GP Sorensen model I installed. My guage now indicates
accurately my oil pressure rather then tacking as it previously did. I'd
recommend this to anyone who hasn't done so yet.
The part number for any who may want it is OPS67, available at any
Shucks Auto Parts. This number can easily be crossed at any competent
auto
parts store.
Just a note so I don't end up being accused of distributing Club Only
Information again...
This is a part I arrived at through my own digging and investigation and
is not listed in the PNDC parts interchange list. To all who might have
possession of a PNDC parts interchange list, page 5 lists an oil pressure
sender
made by Volvo. It also notes this to be installed by the Oil Filter.
This
information is faulty. This is not a guage unit, and is most likely
meant to be
installed in place of (if at all) the oil pressure LIGHT sender, located
on the
left hand side of the car by the Catalytic Converter.
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From: Mastering Master, 103235.3071(AT)compuserve.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 22:00:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: How do I adjust Emergency brake?
dmcnews-digest-app
Sender: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com
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One question: What's the procedure of adjusting the emergency break?
Thanks
06179
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From: Dean, bmims(AT)mail.tyler.net
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:30:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Auto Transmission will not shift
I have an 81 DMZ with auto transmission. I have had problems with it
not shifting properly. I know the story about the computer governor but
it was recently replaced. Some one told me that the throttle cable
linkage may no be proper. Does anyone have any help in this area? I do
not relish buying another computer governor so soon! Thanks Dean
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:30:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
>The main problem that I am worried about however is the oil pressure gauge.
>It always reads about 100 psi (straight up).
Curtis:
Yes, the oil pressure gauge on the vast majority of DeLoreans spend most
of
their time pegged. However, with the V-6 using nearly 7 quarts of oil, the
car has more than adequate lubrication in my opinion and I wouldn't worry
about the high reading. Now if it ever goes to the other end of the
spectrum - you've got problems.
~ Chase
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From: David L.Stalling, dstall(AT)trib.net
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:31:02 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: automatic transmission oil leak
Thanks to all who have shared information! I'm reburbishing an 82 DMC-12
with autotransmission that was purchased from a previous owner who only
drove the car 20 miles in those 5yrs. After trailering the car home with
rear wheels on a 2-wheel tow dolly, I observed a leak around the rear
(back) of the lower pan on the driver's side. I removed the pan and
resealed the gasket and also replaced the "o"-ring in the filler tube (I
hope I got the o-ring pressed in place correctly).
I inadvertently overfilled the trans when I replaced the oil pan and
subsequently drained it to the correct level. I'm still getting about
30-50 cc's leaking from the transmission intermittently when its parked
overnight. I can't seem to locate where the oil is coming from. Any
ideas? Is there a vent that could leak oil when the transmission warms
up?
Also, does anybody have any idea where to locate a coil cover? I'd like
your thoughts about further diagnosis of the leak.
I enjoy each newspiece.
dstall(AT)mail.trib.net
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:31:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Replacement Wheels
I do have a set of custom wheels on my car that were installed by the
previous owner. From what they told me it is not easy to find a set of
matching wheels in 14 and 15 inch rims with the right lug nut pattern.
My wheels are chrome with five spokes and I believe eight holes for wheel
studs (although naturally only four are used). I love them and everyone
that has seen the car, or pictures of it, also think they look wonderful
on
it. :)
HOWEVER, my DeLorean is painted red and I would NOT recommend them for
anyone who has a "virgin" stainless steel DeLorean!! In my opinion the
chrome would overwhelm the softer shine of the brushed SS304 and look
extremely tacky. With this being the case, and with most custom wheels
being chrome, it will make it even harder to find replacements for your
car.
Off hand, I would say your best possibility would be a set of all-black
wheels with silver highlighting. What does everyone else think?
~ Chase
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From: mal(AT)hocpa.ho.att.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:31:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Bad news on my Trans.
For those that have been following my second gear "grind" problem, I just
got off the phone with Rob Grady.
Based on my description, He is pretty sure that the problem is NOT a
clutch
related problem. He said the clutch problem is most obvious in Reverse,
or
first gear.
He said second gear is the weakest gear in the system, and can be damaged
by
a faulty slave cylinder (I assume it can also be damaged by a bad clutch)
I
think the previous owner (also serviced at PJ Grady) replaced the slave
cylinder, so Rob thinks that the gear was slightly rounded by the bad
slave
cylinder. My "Aggressive" driving style, along with the added abuse of
the
twin trubo increased the damage to the gear, and/or the "Slide
(something?)". Rob thinks he can get the part from a distributor in
France,
he does not think it is available in the US.
No price on the part yet, but a estimate of the labor to replace the part
is
over $500. Might as well replace the clutch with the Hi-Po one that is
now
available. The entire job should be over $1500. We can also include all
of
the "Well, might as well do it while I am here" jobs. (Seals, Gaskets,
and
such.)
So, as a warning to other 5 speed owners, you might want to take it easy
going in to second, and make sure you quickly replace any defective items
in
the clutch system.
Question: any one know of any Hi-Po replacement gears for this thing?
There
has been some discussion about putting a Chevy 350 in a DeLorean. What
is
done to the Trans in the trans to make it handle 300+ HP? Anyone have the
number to the shop that sells the kits?
What about the few DeLoreans with the 3.8 Buick Grand National engine?
That
also puts out in excess of 300HP. I cant imagine that my PRV6 with the
Twin
Turbo limited to 6lbs of boost is putting out anything near 300HP!
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From: Curtis C.Ballard, curtisb(AT)gr.hp.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 11:10:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
> Just a note so I don't end up being accused of distributing Club Only
> Information again...
Do you mean to tell me that the DMC Club is so stuck up that they refuse
to
share interchange tips with non-club owners!!!! If that is the attitude
that DMC owners have I am sorry my family has joined the group. I am in
several collector car clubs all of which encourage freely sharing tips
with anybody.
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Curtis C. Ballard (970)
350-4014
Hewlett Packard
curtisb(AT)gr.hp.com
Storage Systems Operation R&D Lab Greeley,
CO
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From: Knut S Grimsrud, Knut_S_Grimsrud(AT)ccm.jf.intel.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 11:21:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Clutch replacement
Regarding clutch replacement for the DMC, I have been very pleased
with the Centerforce clutch (available from several places including
Specialty Automotive and DeLorean Motor Center). The Centerforce
clutch has a much more positive engagement action combined with a
softer pedal. The fact that it engages better will likely make it last
longer as well.
If you havent already done so, replacing the clutch line with a
stainless braided one is advisable.
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
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From: mikasa, mikasa(AT)goodnet.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 11:49:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Wiper arm nut caps
Just in the past two weeks, both of the plastic caps covering the wriper
arm nuts have popped off. I found them rolling around inteh front luggage
compartment, but for the life of me I can't get them to stay on. They
APPEAR to be just a press-on fit, but now I'm not so sure. Anyone know
the trick?
James
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From: Mike Substelny, SUBSTEM(AT)cesmtp.ccf.org
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 11:52:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: custom wheels / A-C-D festival / toys
Chase said:
>I do have a set of custom wheels on my car that were
>installed by the previous owner.
>My wheels are chrome with five spokes and I believe eight
>holes for wheel studs (although naturally only four are
>used).
>HOWEVER, my DeLorean is painted red and I would NOT
>recommend them for anyone who has a "virgin" stainless
>steel DeLorean!! In my opinion the chrome would overwhelm
>the softer shine of the brushed SS304 and look extremely
>tacky.
Chase, you must be getting a ton of responses to this.
We're all dying to see your car. Has it ever been pictured in
DeLorean World? I've seen some red DeLoreans that could
really benefit from custom wheels.
>If it helps any, I stalled due to "damp" conditions (pooring
>down rain) at a toll booth between Chicago and Indiana.
>Blocked everyone behind me.
>>-Mike Substelny
This happened to Jeff Frailey, not me. The only problem I've
ever had in Indiana was a speeding ticket on the way to last
summer's Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival. :-(
Among the many automotive events, they auctioned off the
Tucker Prototype "Tin Goose" at that festival. I took my
DeLorean because it had a colder air conditioner than my
van, not to show it. But when I parked it on the street my
very ordinary DeLorean drew crowds away from million dollar
Cords and Duesenbergs! I have pictures to proove it!
Anyone interested in BTTF toys might check out their
nearest Star Trek convention. I have a friend who goes to
them regularly, and at one last February he found me a pair
of die cast metal DeLoreans in original packages. They are
about 4" long (much bigger than Hot Wheels). The blister
card says "Made in China" and "Amblin" on the front. The
back has a cool "blue print" of the time machine signed by
Doc Brown. The blue print design is called the "Paradox
DeLorean" (yes, the package says DeLorean on it!) On top it
has the best BTTF quote:
"If you're going to make a time machine out of a car, you
might as well do it with some style." -Doc Brown
My toys are probably not that rare. I only mention it because
Star Trek conventions might be a good place to pick up the
BTTF model kits that you need to go with the parts Rob
Hook is ordering.
- -Mike Substelny
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From: Mike Substelny, SUBSTEM(AT)cesmtp.ccf.org
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 12:01:45 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: horizontal brochure
My early '81 (VIN#1280) came with the "horizontal" DMC
brochure. It must have been made before all the details of
the car were worked out, because:
On the first page are three beautiful color photos of the
DeLorean. The rear view picture shows no tail pipes, and no
holes in the fascia for tail pipes! (It looks pretty cool)
The text on the second-last page promises the stock
exhaust system of the DeLorean is made of stainless steel!
The rear ERM license bezel is absent from all pictures.
Does anyone else have this brochure? Or maybe someone
has a very early DeLorean that really has a factory stainless
exhaust? I'm pretty sure mine is just ordinary steel.
- -Mike Substelny
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 13:31:59 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: VIN #502
>Just curious about how much Stephen Wynne at DMC in Houston is wanting for
>DeLorean #502 with the Legend twin-turbo? You didn't happen to ask him did
>you?
It's advertised in Stephen's ad for $125,000 in the current DW, which
you'd get if you were a member of the Association :P
James
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 13:32:44 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: VIN #502
Randall:
Just curious about how much Stephen Wynne at DMC in Houston is wanting for
DeLorean #502 with the Legend twin-turbo? You didn't happen to ask him did
you?
~ Chase
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From: ausmith(AT)pdx.oneworld.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 13:33:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: A note on Oil Pressure Senders.
>Do you mean to tell me that the DMC Club is so stuck up that they refuse to
>share interchange tips with non-club owners!!!! If that is the attitude
>that DMC owners have I am sorry my family has joined the group. I am in
>several collector car clubs all of which encourage freely sharing tips
>with anybody.
Curtis,
This attitude seems to be a abberation restricted to some individual
groups.
This list does not subscribe to that attitude as you will learn
after being a member for a while.
On to a lighter note. Don't panic about the gas. You've got a good
sized fuel filter upstream of the fuel distributor. You should remove
the fuel pump and check the tank and siphon all the gas out, if you
see any "floaters". Remove the fuel filter and blow out the line from
the fuel pump to it, and put in a new one. Should take care of any
problem.
Surging could be caused by uneven fuel pressure. Uneven fuel
pressure could be caused by a partially blocked fuel filter. The
filter is, I think, a Volvo part for a B28F engine. Take the old one
with you to be sure.
Chris
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From: Curtis C.Ballard, curtisb(AT)gr.hp.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 15:49:32 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Club Only Info
It appears that I may have jumped to conclusions without all the
information. This list is obviously full of great information and
everybody seems more than willing to share helpful hints. I can see where
club chapters may want to sell a list of hints, but was concerned to think
that people would get upset if that information was shared with
non-memebers.
Several members have written to correct the misunderstanding. Thanks
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Curtis C. Ballard (970)
350-4014
Hewlett Packard
curtisb(AT)gr.hp.com
Storage Systems Operation R&D Lab Greeley,
CO
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From: Mike Substelny, SUBSTEM(AT)cesmtp.ccf.org
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 17:21:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: emissions tests
A few years ago my DeLorean flunked its emission test. I
was shocked; every other time it had read almost zero
emissions!
I took it to a friend who has an emission tester at home to
figure out what was wrong. He tried and tried to get it to fail,
but it kept passing. Then he found the problem: once in a
while the idle speed control switch wasn't engaging.
It turns out that during the "warm idle" phase of the test my
car had been idling at 2,000 rpms and I did not realize it (I
thought the test would be a breeze so I was sitting there
listening to music). Normally it idles nicely at 800-1000
rpms, but that day the idle played a trick on me.
I have seen several postings here about fast idle, but not one
that referred to an emission test. If there are really so many
people with a fast idle, you should be aware of how it can
effect your emissions.
READ YOUR TACHOMETER before you let them start
testing. As long as it is below 1000 rpm you should be fine.
Even a badly tuned DeLorean has lower emissions than most
other cars of that era.
- -Mike Substelny
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:41:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Update on Common Faults FAQ
I know that there has been a lot of interest, especially among wannabe
owners, about when I'd have the first version of the DeLorean Common
Faults
FAQ ready for public viewing. I have hundreds of notes and little pieces
of
info lying around my hard drive and one of my DeLorean file folders, but
haven't got much of it into cohesive sentences or paragraphs yet. I plant
to devote two days around the middle of July to nothing but getting the
FAQ
into a semi-done state.
Reprinting the whole thing here would be way too much space I believe.
Those wnating to see a copy of it let me know via email and I'll send it
out in mass before the first week of August. Hopefully by the time of the
DOA Convention, the FAQ will be on its second or third revision and nearly
finished for good.
Sorry it is taking so long, but my DeLorean seems to always want attention
whenever I have spare time. Funny thing, as my girlfriend seems to feel
the
same way. Mama Mia!
~ Chase
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:51:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: VIN #502
>It's advertised in Stephen's ad for $125,000 in the current DW
Hey, if I had that much money lying around, I'd probably just go for the
American Express Gold DeLorean sitting in the lobby of a bank in Snyder,
TX.
And I thought refusing to sell my DeLorean for less than $35,000 was
hilarious. I know, this one of Wynne's is a factory original prototype and
therefore worth more, but $125,000!?!
~ Chase
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:51:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Fuel Filter Cross Reference
Curtis:
Just checked the new fuel filter laying in a box in my basement. It is a
Bosch unit with part number 0-450-905-401 stamped into it. I almost forgot
it was there after it turned out my fuel tank and lines weren't
contaminated back in the winter. Just a problem with rusted connectors
atop
the fuel pump after the upper cover seal dried out and cracked.
~ Chase
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:51:20 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: A-C-D festival
>Among the many automotive events, they auctioned off the
>Tucker Prototype "Tin Goose" at that festival. I took my
>DeLorean because it had a colder air conditioner than my
>van, not to show it. But when I parked it on the street my
>very ordinary DeLorean drew crowds away from million dollar
>Cords and Duesenbergs! I have pictures to proove it!
Mike:
Duesenbergs!!!! Now there is a make of car that I would trade my DeLorean
for in a heartbeat. Those are without a doubt the Rolls Royces of American
automotive history. There aren't many cars I'd want instead of what I
have,
but any Duesenberg, Lamborghini or Vector definitely would get my
attention.
BTW, you have cold air conditioning? Lucky you!
~ Chase
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From: michael richard pack, mrpack(AT)wam.umd.edu
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:51:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Stainless Steel Cleaning Kit & Oil Filter
I have ordered a Delorean Stainless Steel car cleaning kit box. These
were
optional items that were available to new owners when they purchased new.
The price was $40.00 new in 1981-82.
Does anybody have any extra bottles of stainless cleaner, Leather care,
car shampoo, blending pad, and literature that came with it? I just have
the box.
The letters on the back bumper had the option of painted trim. Not the
"new" type of stainless letters from suppliers. The border area was
painted in soft gray. If you look in the stock holders literature there
is
a picture of it.
Since the Volvo engine was used in the car, would the Volvo oil filter
work? It would be more economical to buy them from Volvo.... Or does the
suppliers filter have a better oil flow system?
The Bowie British Car day was a huge success! We had 9 cars there. I
think we had more
people at the Delorean coral than anywhere else. Big thank you's go out
to
owners who came, expect the video tapes shortly.
With kind regards
MIchael Pack
P.S. James I still have not received the book 8-(
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:51:30 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Turbo HP and Big Battery
>also puts out in excess of 300HP. I cant imagine that my PRV6 with the
>Twin Turbo limited to 6lbs of boost is putting out anything near 300HP!
From what I have read the turbo units generally boost horsepower from
130HP
in the stock engine to between 210 and 250HP once modified. As far as
putting a larger engine, especially a V-8, in a DeLorean...that sounds
like
a bad idea to me. Rear engine cars run hot and always have problems
ventilating the engine as well as front-engine vehicles. (except for in
the
case of true supercars perhaps) I would think a larger engine would not
only increase the chance of damage to the Renault transmission and clutch,
but would greatly increase the chance of heat damage to the engine and all
nearby systems.
.... _______ ....
I think using a 1,000 cca battery in place of the regular car battery is a
great idea. I got to looking around Western Auto last night and saw such a
battery with options for side- or top-mounted posts at a cost of about
$75.
Definitely is easier and cheaper than replacing my rebuit Ducellier
alternator with a 110-amp AC/Delco unit. I think I'll pencil in a new
"BIG"
battery near the top of my "to-do" lists.
~ Chase
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From: Rob Hook, mail06754(AT)pop.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 10:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: FW: Models Order -- Last Call!
I was originally going to order the DeLorean/BTTF retro kits Tuesday but
I've been getting a trickling of new orders (and cancels) over the past
few days. Assuming that the orders I have are legit., we have more than
enough for a run. Thanks to those who have offered to buy extras if I
didn't have enough--It's greatly appreciated.
I WILL BE CALLING TO PLACE THE ORDERS ON FRIDAY. If anyone else wants in
on this, e-mail me your name, address, phone number and quantity desired
ASAP. Once this production run is done, we'll probably need another 20
orders to justify another run. So order now or forever (maybe) hold your
peace.
- --Rob Hook
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 10:00:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Glove Box Latch
From a while back...
>THE GLOVE BOX LATCH HAS FALLEN APART. ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET AN OEM
>REPLACEMENT, WHAT OTHER CARS USE THE SAME LATCH?
The glove box latch on my '81 DeLorean has Volkswagen markings on it. I'm
sure that if you took the latch to a decent Volkswagen dealer they could
match it without too much difficulty. If not, you might try a foreign car
salvage yard where you go look at the mechanisms on various models until
you found the right one.
~ Chase
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 10:00:55 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Clutches on '81s
When I purchased my '81 DeLorean #1529 it had 12,143 miles on it and the
original clutch was going bad. I don't believe the mileage was 100%
accurate, but place it somewhere between 14,000 and 25,000.
If I remember correctly, I believe someone told me that the clutch plate
AND brake disc rotors on the EARLY '81s were made from too hard of an
alloy
and wore out extremely fast. I do know that the original brake rotors
would
almost always warp if anyone tried to have a machine shop turn them to
smooth out any grooves when installing new brake pads.
~ Chase
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