Dave, You are absolutely correct about mechanics throwing away the TDC pick-up when reinstalling a transmission, unfortunately they usually throw away the flywheel protection plate that this wire is attached to. The protection plate is there to prevent road debris from entering the bellhousing and causing serious damage to the flywheel and clutch components. "We're here to help you" DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Swingle <dswingle@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2000 10:54 AM Subject: [DML] Re: Manual Transmission Sensor? What is this thing?? > =============== > Its the rpm/timing sensor for the dealer diagnostic system that DMC > never > invented. I've seen mechanics throw it away when doing the clutch. > > No big deal > > dave