Re: [DML] Reverse grinding

["Warren Wallingford" <warren@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Oh boy.  Sounds like they milled the 'step' off of the flywheel.  The
surface that the clutch plate contacts is supposed to be 15 thousands higher
than the rest of the flywheel, where the pressure plate is bolted.  I'm
surprised you can get it into any gear.  Maybe they took just enough off of
the raised portion to mess things up.  Take it back.
Warren at DMC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Holler" <thehauntfactory@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:48 AM
Subject: [DML] Reverse grinding
>
> Thanks in advance from the helpful ones here.
> Had my clutch replaced at a 30+ year transmission garage.
> It's been a nightmare.
> The job took a week.  He broke bolts, almost lost my repair notebook.
> Finally picked up the DeLorean and it had no 5th gear and grinding to
> get it in reverse.
> They 'discovered' the 5th gear upon a re-adjustment, and said the
> grinding reverse just needs to 'work in.'
>
> (I'm kinda stupid, but even I know better than that.)
>
> The clutch master cylinder isn't leaking.  It's full of fluid and has
> been bled of any possible air.
>
> The mechanic said he had the flywheel milled.  I was told that's standard.
>
> I just can't seem to get it into reverse now without it making the most
> gosh-awful grinding sounds. (Once there, it's o.k.)
>
> Maybe they 'smoothed' the flywheel too much?





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