If your car has sat for a while, there's a good chance you'll be able to
get a clutch for at least a while by giving the clutch a quick bleed.
Unfortunately on the DeLorean, saying a "quick bleed" with reference to
the clutch is an oxymoron. To establish which "end" has failed means
simply checking where you have a leak. If it's dripping brake fluid from
the bottom of the gearbox, then it's the slave. If you stick your finger
into the little recess where the clutch master cylinder pokes into the
pedal box, see if it comes out wet - if so, it's the master.
A supplier quirk means we supply rebuild kits for the master and brand
new slave cylinders. We've sold/fitted approximately 20 master rebuilt
kits and so far have no complaints! At least two cars have come in
sequentially for clutch line, master cylinder and slave cylinder. A
quick word of warning: If renewing the hydraulic system after years of
infrequent use, the clutch itself may suddenly be made to move much
further than it has for a long time, and this has caused trouble on two
cars that I know of resulting in a new clutch. I don't know exactly why
but would guess it's a combination of a dirty release bearing, and the
springs becoming bent/corroded.
The cleanest way to empty the clutch system is to take off the line at
the back of the car then pump the pedal till it stops coming out. The
fluid is harmless on the gearbox but will strip the epoxy off the
chassis. Thankfully the location of the master cylinder means it tends
to run down the fibreglass than onto the chassis, but it invariably
finds its way through the floor too.
I'll stop waffling now
Martin
jchapelhow wrote:
>
> Martin
>
> All that seems to make sense.
>
> Is there a simple (ie my numpty level) test to determine which
> cylinder has failed so that I can order the right one?
>
> Any way of doing something very temporary. I am royally stuck getting
> the car even out of the garage, uphill without reverse. Not sure I
> could 'recover' it from this position :-(
>
> Leaking seems like a bad thing. Any tips for how to drain it if it
> starts to leak? There may be something in the manual but I can't see
> it at the moment and I am looking for 'Idiots Guide to...'
> suggestions.
>
>
> Many thanks for your time thus far
>
>
> John Chapelhow
> DOC 19 : 'Boeing' #0737
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