Re: [doc] LuK Clutch

["Mark Bourne" <mark@xxxx>]

Its hard to say , mine were a Nov 81 & May 82 and both had 21 splines. If
you have LUK agent in your country, delivery is on 24hrs. Gearbox out one
day & back in the next.

----- Original Message -----
From: dmcnorway <delorean@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 5:06 PM
Subject: [doc] LuK Clutch


>
> Thanks for the info Mark.
> I also tried www.luk.de and voila! The website of the mentioned
> company. Now, I'd like to know how many splines the gearbox input
> shaft has. You mention 10 or 21 splines.
>
> Well, I have an Nov built DeLorean, with a 5-speed manual
> transmission. Do you know how many splines for this one?
>
> I can't really take the gearbox apart and then order the correct
> clutch. I'd like to order it now, and get the job done the same day.
>
> Best wishes
> Stian
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxx, "Mark Bourne" <mark@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hi Stian
> >
> > Ref your clutch problem, I had previously sent an e-mail to the
> news group regarding this matter. Ignore the first bit as the member
> was asking the cause of clutch slip. Both my LHD & RHD D's have had
> these clutches fitted to them. There is a great improvement on
> engagement, no drag and the pedal is a lot lighter to operate.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mark Bourne
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:17 PM
> > Subject: Clutch Problems
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Guys
> > There are many reason for a clutch to slip. Sometimes
> it could be lack of adjustment but since the DMC12 has a hydrolic
> system, this is most unlikely.
> > The other 3 reasons for clutch slip are:-
> > 1, Oil Contamination, either from a rear main oil seal or gearbox
> input shaft seal.
> > 2, The pressure plate has become weak which is due to fatigue
> regardless of mileage covered by the car.
> > 3, Worn out centre plate, which can also be induced by reason No 2.
> >
> > Reference to your question on which clutch is fitted to
> the DMC 12s. It is hard to says whether it is a Peugeot, Renault or
> Volvo, or a possible mixture of the three wouldn't surprise me.
> >
> > However, there is a German manufacture call L.U.K. that
> specialise in VW, Audi, Porsche etc. & do manufacture good quality
> clutches including one for the DMC12 as a kit. There are many many
> Car Spare Factors Shops in the GB that are agents of L.U.K..
> >
> > The part number is 624 147 800 & there are 2 types
> depending whether the gearbox input shaft has either 10 or 21
> splines. They do also have a technical assistance line on 0345 001
> 100 should you require further assistance.
> >
> > Hope this is of help.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Mark
>
>
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