Re: [DML] New angle drive received and installed...

["Jake" <jkampho@xxxxxxxx>]

I, too, received and installed my new angle drive from Houston.  It looks
like a fantastic part, especially with that grease fitting on there (how
cool is that?!).  I had the old angle drive off in less than 15 minutes,
making this a really easy job.  Thanks to Sonny's suggestion below, I was
able to get the retaining clip off in no time, as well as having the added
pleasure of smashing the old drive up with a hammer!

Please note, however, that the instructions that come with the drive are
incorrect.  The outer axle nut is actually 32MM, *not* 36MM.  I verified
this on other DeLoreans as well.  I was able to buy the 32MM socket at my
local parts store, listed under an "axle nut socket" for Honda's and
Chryslers.

A hundred miles later, and my speed is showing as smooth as silk.

Jake Kamphoefner
[You were right, Marty  :-)      ]


----- Original Message -----
From: "Sonny V" <sonnyvr2000@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:28 PM
Subject: [DML] New angle drive received and installed...


> I got my new $60 angle drive from DMC Houston on
> Friday, along with a new retaining ring and a set of
> instructions. Nice looking piece, and obviously a
> newly manufactured part, as their web site address is
> cast into the housing (much like their other new
> parts). The added grease fitting in place of the set
> screw will make lubrication easier, though the bag it
> came in has a big label on it that warns against using
> pneumatic grease guns. The one thing I found difficult
> was how to remove the nut from the old angle drive. I
> called them on Saturday, and happened to catch James
> there. He described a method of using two picks or
> small flat screwdrivers to compress the old retaining
> ring enough to slip the nut off. When pressed, he did
> admit that it was not the easiest method. I asked what
> that was and he said that now that new ones were
> available, it was easiest just to put the nut in a
> vise, and break off the old angle drive with a hammer.
> After that it was a breeze. 200 miles on it already
> and it works great!
>
> Sonny V.





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