Re: [DML] Sudden shifting trouble

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 10/25/01 5:59:57 AM Central Daylight Time, 
bpayne@xxxx writes:


> Andy, honestly I don't have any experience with the OEM (Valeo is it?)
> clutch. The previous owner had a Centerforce installed. So perhaps my
> judgement is not valid. It's just not as smooth as I'm used to. The clutch
> doesn't engage smoothly, it's either on or off and makes a dull clunk when
> it does engage. Is this comparable to anyone else's Centerforce?
> 
> Concerning the master cylinder, it has developed a small leak. Not bad, but
> I've been having to wipe it off a little bit every month or so. Could a
> leaking master cylinder cause the clutch to not release all the way? The
> pedal effort is equal throughout the pedal travel. Is this normal? 

Brandon, when the clutch master cylinder leaks, that means you have below 
normal hydraulic pressure in your clutch hydraulics. you may only notice it 
in hot weather, but either way, you need to get that master cylinder fixed. 
it will lead to premature clutch wear which if you are like me, you would 
rather not touch the clutch for many many years.

my clutch pedal has pretty consistent pressure through the entire pedal 
travel, gets slightly easier at the bottom of the travel, which is the way i 
like it because my DeLorean was my first manual transmission car!!!! all of 
my hydraulics and lines are new, so i assume that mine is a good example of 
how the centerforce feels. 

as for the clunk - that's not right. mine shifts flawlessly, silently, 
smoothly, and tightly all of the time. first replace that leaky master 
cylinder!

Andy


Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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