This should not be difficult to troubleshoot; first of all, have you checked your clutch fluid level ? DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: Scott Mueller <scottmueller@xxxx> > Today, I put a new battery in my DeLorean and fired it up for a Sunday > Cruise. > > The clutch does not seem to be disengaging the engine from the transmission. > The gears grind horribly. > > There is plenty of fluid in the reservoir, I installed the stainless braided > line in 1984. > > The car has 24K miles on it. I admit that it has sat for a couple of > months, though I had no problems when I last drove it. > > Any suggestions on how to free up the clutch/pressure plate? > > > Scott Mueller > ScottMueller@xxxx > 1981/002981 DOA5031/DMCNEWS