You are correct about the procedures for replacing the torsion bar except that the T-panel does not have to be removed to replace the bar. When the torsion bar fails it just breaks in half, nothing spectacular. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 7:15 PM Subject: [DML] Re: Un-Torsion Bar > Michael, > > We have concensus, you have a shattered torsion bar. New ones are about > $400 from Your Friendly Neighborhood Delorean Parts Supplier. > > The tough part is the install, as Burke mentioned. You have to torque the > bar to attach it to the door, which is a complex and potentially dangerous > procedure. Dangerous for the rear window, that is. You'd also need to > remove the stainless roof panel. I'd tackle such a job if I had help, and a > few beers for courage. There was some info in the archives about it, and > one of the DML members keeps info on it at his web site: > > > http://labwww.csv.cmich.edu/luke/auto/delorean/repair/torsionbaradjust.html > > Regardless of what you decide, I'd be fascinated to see photos of your > now-destroyed torsion bar, since I've never seen one in such a state (and > hopefully never will)! Good luck, > > Gus Schlachter > Austin, TX > VIN# 4695