Re: [DML] Transmission(Clutch) trouble...

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Nathan,

Conduct the following test to determine if your problem is related to slippage between the clutch disc and pressure plate. While driving the car at highway speed (45-65mph) in 4th gear push the accelerator to the floor while observing the tachometer. If the RPM's increase quickly with no apparent change or very little change in speed you have a worn clutch disc, pressure plate, and possibly a worn flywheel. If your DeLorean is equipped with the original clutch and has more than 60k miles on the clutch system it is not unusual for slippage to occur. You will need to have all of the clutch parts inside the bell housing replaced. Be sure to ask your mechanic to check the condition of the flywheel and replace the crankshaft lip seal.

The hydraulic clutch system which, by the way uses DOT 4 fluid, effects shifting performance not acceleration. 

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Nathan E. Green 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx ; nocoke2@xxxx ; WINGD2@xxxx 
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 5:56 PM
Subject: [DML] Transmission(Clutch) trouble...


Hi, 
On the way home from a car show today(I won 3rd place) my delorean started
exhibiting some strange behavior. I'm hoping you can help.
First off, it is an 82, 5speed is is definently a higher mileage/daily
driver vehicle. (Not sure exactly how many miles are on it--but that's