Re: [doc] LuK Clutch

["Mark Bourne" <mark@xxxx>]

You get all three parts, pressure plate, centre plate and release bearing.
Costs was aprox £100 sterling including the 17.5% VAT

----- Original Message -----
From: dmcnorway <delorean@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [doc] LuK Clutch


> Another website is: www.luk.co.uk
> Turns out that DeLorean with a VIN under 800 (the early cars) have 10
> splines, whereas those with a VIN higher than 800 have 21 splines.
>
> Mark - what is incl. in the LUK clutch kit, and how much should I
> expect to pay for the clutch kit?
>
> Stian
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxx, "Mark Bourne" <mark@xxxx> wrote:
> > 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@xxxx>
> > 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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