[DML] Re: Clutch Problem

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Jim - The very first thing to do is check the fluid level in the 
clutch fluid reservoir.  The clutch system is hydraulic, so there is 
no cable to simply tighten.  If the level has dropped significantly, 
there may be air in the system now.  You will have to bleed that air 
out before the clutch will work correctly.  If the fluid level has 
gone down, you have a leak someplace.  The list of possible leak 
sources includes the master cylinder (look for fluid on the driver's 
side floor mat between the brake pedal and gas pedal), the hose 
between the reservoir and the master cylinder (rubber, known to 
deteriorate over time), the hydraulic fluid line (original is 
plastic and is known to fail) between the master cylinder and the 
slave cylinder, and finally; the slave cylinder (mounted on top of 
the transmission bell housing just forward of the engine).  Pick 
your favorite vendor for any parts that you find are not correct.  
Diagnosing problems in this system does require some removal of 
access panels, and also access to a lift or some good ramps for 
inspections and repairs under the car.  Feel free to contact me off-
list for any additional information.  Good luck.

GENERAL GUIDANCE - Check all fluid levels *before* you have an issue 
like this, rather than after.  Includes brakes, clutch, coolant, 
transmission oil, and engine oil.  Good maintenance practice.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jimbo0946@xxxx wrote:
> I went to take my D out for a nice little drive and as soon as I 
sat down and felt the pedals, I knew something was wrong.  The 
clutch felt extremely loose.  I still have the original stiff 
clutch.  When I press on the pedal it feels like a normal loose 
clutch, found in today's cars, for about 75% of the way.  The 
remaining quarter of the way, it feels like it should.  It won't go 
into gear all the time, but will sometimes.  









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