[DML] Re: Rusty Engine Components on Sitting DeLoreans

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm approaching end of clutch replacement on a DeLo that has sat
outdoors for most of its life. Input shaft was totally rusted to the
clutch disc. Couldn't even pry the transmission back (disc would flex,
then pop right back). Had to turn it off with nuts squeezed between
block and bellhousing, turning on threaded rods through the bolt holes.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote:
> I had a long discussion about this with Ken K. He has a car that had 3
> like this! His theory is water got into the spark plug wells and
> corroded the shell of the spark plug so much that it was thin from
> rust and broke when trying to remove. In his case they unscrewed after
> soaking with liquid and a large flat-bladed screwdriver. Just a good
> reason to have good spark plug wires so water won't get in there. It
> is also something to be aware of if you find a Delorean "cheap" that
> has been sitting for a long time outdoors.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote:
> > Since the threads are sill good and there should be plenty of metal
> behind
> > the threads, I would find a easy out or make one or a tool and soak
> lie the
> > others said with WD40 and then heat the engine up as much as you can
> to make
> > it looser. Then try to unscrew it.
> > I to have never seen this. Then we will know who has a tool.
> > John Hervey
> > www.specialtauto.com
> > Delorean parts
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jordan rubin [mailto:nuttenschleuder@xxxx]
> > Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 8:35 AM
> > To: dmcnewsgroup
> > Subject: [DML] Spark plug problem, bad.
> > 
> > 
> > Hello all,
> > 
> > I ask for the assistance of fellow delorean owners.
> > Perhaps you have seen this problem.
> > 
> > 
> > Upon removing the spark plug, the plug breaks bust
> > below the bolt, being able to remove the ceramic part
> > of the plug but leaving the metal screw part behind
> > and in tact.
> > 
> > please view the page of three pictures provided.
> > 
> > http://retroserver.no-ip.com/delorean/spark_plug_nightmare.html
> > 
> > does anyone know the best way to remove this.  The
> > threads should still be good, as in not stripped I
> > just need to loosen it out.
> > 
> > any answerrs would be helpfull
> > 
> > Jordan
> > 
> > 11613
> > 
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