[DML] Re: STICKING CLUTCH

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

One of the purposes of this list is to share and distribute safe repair
practices. While your suggestion on how to release a frozen clutch disc has
good intentions, the procedure could be very
dangerous and could result in personal injury.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>

Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: <JimmuC@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 1:14 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: STICKING CLUTCH


> What also could help is jacking up the rear end of the car. While in the
air
> (only a few inches) spin the tires up to about 20 or so and keep your foot
on
> the accelerator. Then lower the jack quickly. Kepp your foot on the
> accelerator until you hear the tires make contact with the ground. Then
let
> go. The ground will stop the tires, therefore stopping the engine
> and....hopefully.....breakeing the clutch disk away from whatever it is
stuck
> to. (Most likely the Flywheel) Not the most delicate way of doing it but
it
> works!
> -Jimmy