Re: [DML] quick question

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 4/12/01 1:46:07 PM Central Daylight Time, 
slider_ten@xxxx writes:


> The part that needs replacing is the bar that holds up the door. Is this 
> the torsion bar? Am I using the wrong wording? If it's not it, then what 
> 

hello Aaron,

there are two parts which hold up the door. the first is a very familiar 
looking gas strut. these are located on the rear end of the door and extend 
as the door goes up. these help bring the door to it's maximum height, and 
in some cases, also cushion the ride up. the main part to the doors is the 
torsion bar. this is the long silver metal piece that runs the length of the 
door in the roof. this bar is actually twisted upon installation. when you 
close the door, you are twisting this bar. when you unlatch the door, the 
bar untwists and helps the door fight gravity. about half way up, the gas 
struts take over and take the door all the way up.

make sense now? oh yeah - do not attempt to remove the torsion bar. this 
can result in grave injury if you are not experience and do not have the 
proper tools.

Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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