Re: trans filter/Delorean Motor Company

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

I can't believe that you couldn't get more help from DMC texas, they 
are usually very helpful. Whatever the case the problem with the 
filter is complicated. It is indeed a Renault part but is is made 
special for the application in the Delorean. There are no more 
available right now unless you can find an N.O.S. But all is not 
lost.There is a very good workaround. After removing the filter 
carefully hold the edge where it is folded over all around against a 
grinding wheel removing only enough to expose the seam. Disassemble 
the filter and keep track of the order of assembly, there will be a 
top, a metal support baffle, a mesh screen, and a bottom.Clean all of 
the parts being careful with the mesh screen.Cut a piece of 1/4" 
copper tubing 19 1/2" long and then slit it lengthwise with a cutoff 
wheel. Reassemble the filter. Place the slit tube around the filter
to 
hold it together hammering as you go. Solder the ends together. Now 
you have a filter that can be easily cleaned by just cutting off the 
copper in the future. Make sure that what you are doing is ABSOLUTLY 
CLEAN and that there are no loose pieces of solder or bits of metal.
After putting the trans back together check the line pressure as per 
the manual, it is a good indicater of the general health of the trans.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Jeff " <essayons07@xxxx> wrote:
> I found out today that 2 suppliers do not have the auto trans 
> filter. I was told to clean mine. One company, Delorean Motor 
> Company of Texas was no help at all! I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING
FROM 
> THIS GUY! I wanted to find out what type of Renault auto trans was 
> in the Delorean so I could try and find a filter elsewhere. His 
> response was "Tell them you want a filter for the Renault trans
that 
> is in the Delorean"...DUH!! Usually people who are involved in 
> collector type cars are more than happy to talk to you about them 
and 
> to help solve your problems. Oh well, not this guy!
> 
> Does anyone know of a source for auto trans filters, or what type 
> transmission is in the car? I think the trans is from a R-20/R-30. 
> 
> Also, what did Delorean do to make the engine/transaxle set up
work? 

> Did they move the ring gear from one side to the other? 
> 
> Jeff