Re: [DML] Squeeling sound? More info.....

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Stian,

The clutch line can be seen by looking behind the left front wheel at the
rear portion of the wheel well. You can see it close to the fire wall
running down to the frame. If its black it is the factory original.

"We're here to help you"
DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Squeeling sound? More info.....


> I think that I shall add some more info to my previous posting if this has
> something to do with the clutch components.
>
> First, I don't think I have the stainless steel braided clutch line. Are
one
> able to see it from under the car? Is it difficult to "feel" or see what
> clutch line is on the car? I mean, what are the tricks to identify whether
> you have the plastic clutch line or the stainless braided one?
>
> Second, my clutch is dead-hard. I mean, you really have to push it to the
> floor, very hard, a comparison would be to kick a football as hard as you
> can.
>
> Third, I do have a "squeak" sound when I depress the clutch. Sounds like
> something that needs lubrication.
>
> Fourth, the clutch fluid is at constant level. No signs of leaks.
>
> Fifth, the suggestion from Mr. Linstad that the squealing sound maybe the
AC
> bearings are not very likely I think. The reason I say so is that I
replaced
> those last summer, and that squeal was like hearing a bat from hell...
>
> No, this sound is somewhat quieter, yet annoying. I suspect that there
maybe
> something to do with the clutch, but who knows? DMC Joe, any more ideas??
>
> Best wishes
> Stian Birkeland
> NORWAY
>
>
>
> >When I released the clutch, the noise did not return.
> >So what was this sound Joe?????
> >
> >Best wishes
> >Stian
> >
> >
> > >From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> > >Stian,
> > >You said: "Then I pushed the clutch and the squealing went away
> >instantly".
> > >What happened when you released the clutch; did the noise return?
> >
> >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxx>
> > >To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 3:51 PM
> > >Subject: [DML] Squealing sound?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Today I started up good ole # 06759, and after the car had warmed up
> > >there
> > > > was a squeeling sound coming from the back of the engine
compartment.
> > >Not
> > >a
> > > > squeel that would make you afraid ;), but a sound quite constant,
> > >annoying,
> > > > yet low sound. I gave a little speed, nothing happened. Then I
pushed
> > >the
> > > > clutch and the squeeling went away instantly.
> > > >
> > > > Now, the real question is: What the heck was this? Is this something
> >of
> > >a
> > > > warning of a more serious problem to come. Please help, and I will
see
> > >to
> > >it
> > > > that it will be fixed and corrected at once.
> > > >
> > > > DMC Joe? Got any ideas what this might be?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for all your help! This list is GREAT!
> > > >
> > > > Best wishes
> > > > Stian Birkeland
> > > > NORWAY
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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