Re: [DML] 3 things appeared

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

You said:
"....my clutch pedal squeaks. Not very often, but occasionally it
> squeaks. Usually after I've been driving for a while............"

If the squeak is coming from inside the car simply spray all the clutch
pedal linkages with WD-40.

You also said:
"> after my car warms up it grinds when shifting into 5th. This
> never happens when the car is cold. ..................

Do you have a stainless steel clutch line; if not you need to install one.
If you do have the stainless line try bleeding the system.

You also said:
"......while it was raining, my car would hesitate a bit when
> accelerating. .........."

Almost all problems related hesitation when raining is an indication that
rain water is entering a high voltage ignition component; i.e.: spark plug,
spark plug wire, distributor cap. Start by insuring that all of you spark
plug boots are sealed properly.

Keep in mind that once high voltage flashover establishes itself on a
particular component (carbon tracking) the flashover will always return to
the same area whenever moisture is present. Replacing the defective
component is the only sure way to correct the problem.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:00 PM
Subject: [DML] 3 things appeared


> Well, My car ran...and runs....great! no major problems going to
> Memphis and back...except maybe the lack of A/C. Many people saw me
> fanning out my shirt and putting icebags on my body to cool me down
> while I was in the car.
> Anyway, there were a couple of things that popped up when i was
> driving the distance that I'd like to fix.
>
> 1. my clutch pedal squeaks. Not very often, but occasionally it
> squeaks. Usually after I've been driving for a while.
>
> 2. after my car warms up it grinds when shifting into 5th. This
> never happens when the car is cold.
>
> 3. One the way there and back it rained a couple of times. I noticed
> that while it was raining, my car would hesitate a bit when
> accelerating. It only rained while I was on the highway, and
> everytime it would cause my car to hesitate. It was like the jerking
> a car gets when you powerwash an engine. Once it stopped
> raining...the problem went away. I haven't checked anything out on
> my D yet. I thought I would post here first to see what you guys
> think.
>
> My wife (Cici) and I had a great time in Memphis. She really had a
> fun time singing to you all. this was the first time she has been to
> a car show. She said she has a new found appreciation for the car.
> It was great to see everyone again, and to meet new people!!
> My favorite car is the twin engine Delorean. it was interesting to
> talk with the creator of that. If you are on the list, please email
> me. i would like to keep in touch.
>
> Thanks!!!!
>
> Erik Geerdink
> 4512