[DML] Re: Interesting Clutch Problem

[Lee <lseiler@xxxx>]

At 01:15 AM 4/26/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Marc & Lee,
>Shortly after the DeLorean hit the streets the infamous "plastic clutch
>line" problems started popping up all over the country. In an effort to
>correct the problem an adjustable clutch pedal link was manufactured and
>supplied to dealers for replacement. (Service Bulletin No. ST-07-9/82). The
>problem was that in order to compensate for the loss of pedal action the
>link could be easily over adjusted this caused the master cylinder plunger
>to travel too far in the bore causing premature failure of the master
>cylinder. The adjustable link should only be considered as temporary,
>replacing the factory plastic line with the stainless braided is the only
>way to go.

reply:

Joe,

So if I understand what you are saying, that some D's may have this
adjustable part and this part can be over adjusted to compensate for loss
of pedel which will cause the master cylinder to fail.
Also that the stainless line is the correct and permanent fix for both?

I replaced my plastic line a while back so I expect the new master
cylinder to last
for a while. I also note that some owners report no problems in spite of
the plastic line.

Lee



Lee
81DMC-12

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