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There are 22 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Strange Find in Las Vegas.
From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. FW: reinstallation of center vents
From: "Daniel P. Saulnier" <dps@xxxxxxxxxx>
3. Fuel Injector Problem
From: "Chris C" <petleech@xxxxxxx>
4. DMC Trailer?
From: "Steven" <vipertv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: Trailing Arm Shims
From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: cluch
From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: Going on a treasure hunt / X^HD marks the spot...
From: "Scott Cagle" <sharkywtrs@xxxxxxxxxxx>
8. Re: Going on a treasure hunt, need a map
From: "Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
9. ASI Radio/Tape Deck
From: theshovel1224@xxxxxxxxx
10. New Delorean article
From: abatt10347@xxxxxxx
11. Re: Squeeling sound?
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
12. Re: Squeeling sound?
From: "Robert Bell" <elduke@xxxxxxx>
13. Re: cluch
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
14. Re: DMC Trailer?
From: Justin Barless <justinb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
15. Re: FW: reinstallation of center vents
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Re: Squeeling sound?
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: Delorean World Article
From: aabclafon@xxxxxxx
18. Getting to Cleveland
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
19. Re: ASI Radio/Tape Deck
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
20. Re: Fuel Injector Problem
From: "Dale Schaub" <daleschaub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
21. Re: ASI Radio/Tape Deck
From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
22. Re: Squeeling sound? More info.....
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 01:06:25 -0000
From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Strange Find in Las Vegas.
While polking through a junk yard here in Nevada, I managed to
stumble across a louver from and old parts car. Sadly though, the
engine cover had already been sent off and was scrapped. Anyhow, who
ever owned the DeLorean that these louvers came off of put tin foil
all over the bottom. My question is why? Does anyone know if this was
some sort of cure to reflect heat off the louvers to prevent sagging?
To answer any questions, the car is long gone. It was brought in a
few years ago, slowly picked, and then sold off, but the louvers &
the engine cover remained. I don't know who bought the car, but I am
curious. I don't know if it's the same car, but does anyonw know the
whereabouts of the abandoned DeLorean that was onced parked @ Spring
Mountain & Industrial Road? If you're in Las Vegas let me know. I
know that there are at least 20 other D's here, and I've even heard
rumours about a D drag racing @ the Speedway. Drop me a line.
-Robert
vin 6585
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 16:38:13 -0400
From: "Daniel P. Saulnier" <dps@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: FW: reinstallation of center vents
I recently pulled the center vents out of the dash in order to get at the
radio. When I tried to put them back in, the two rubber collars that go
around the back of the vent and attach to the ducts didn't quite line up and
got mashed. The result is that most of the air now shoots out into the
inside of the dash. I tried taking the vents out and putting them back a
few times, and tried contorting my hands in behind to slide the collars on
better, but nothing seems to work. Am I missing something?
Dan.
VIN 05804
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 21:20:41 -0000
From: "Chris C" <petleech@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Fuel Injector Problem
I am new to the list and I am currently restoring an '83 DMC vin
016727. When I got th car it wasn't running at all and I wnt through
th whole fuel system and freed the plunger thats usually problematic
ith the fuel air mixture. After the plunger was freed the car ran
smoothly and beautifully, but after I had the car inspected, the
engine would hunt horribly and after 1 point wouldn't idle at all. I
ended up richening the air to fuel mixture screw located behind the
air filter just to get the car to run. After that the car got about
10 miles to the gallon and now gets about 17 on the highway. I have
replaced the oxygen sensor, tested the pressures, set the timing, and
flushed the injectors with cleaning. The problem could be a vacuum
leak but I am reluctant to buy a vacuum testor because of the price
and when the engine was pulled I could see no obvious leak. Someone
had suggested I change the injectors? Is this the most likely problem?
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 16:57:05 -0500
From: "Steven" <vipertv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DMC Trailer?
Hello All,
I spotted a DeLorean Trailer in an image at www.in2time.com. Image is
located here: http://www.in2time.com/delorean-images/roadside.jpg
Well, in the image, to the far left, I see what appears to be a DeLorean
Trailer. This would be cool, since the DeLorean is limited to space,
besides under the hood. Reminds me of the Plymouth Prowler trailer. It
looks like the front of a D, followed by the back of one. I was curious as
to if this was a custom job, or has any company manufactured one? Thanks
for your time.
Steven Lawrence
vipertv@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Project VIPER
www.projectviper.com
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 01:25:19 -0000
From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Trailing Arm Shims
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, billschaferabn@xxxx wrote:
> Group,
>
> I am in need of as much information as possible on installing
three shims
> on my passenger side rear trailing arm assembly. The drivers side
trailing
> arm assembly has three shims in it and my passenger side trailing
arm has
> none. How much effort is required to place three shims on the
passenger side
> to even up the toe in on the passenger side. Has anyone done this
or
had this
> done to their "D". Please let me hear from you if you have.
>
> Bill
Vin#11596
WARNING!!!
do not add shims to 1 side just to have the same # of shims as the
other. you must get on an alignment rack and have the thrust angle
checked. it is possible to have (i think) as many as 5 per side
not usually the same # of shims on each side. It is very important
never to change the # of shims unless you are on a rack. you should
note the # of shims for future reference in case you ever take the
trailing arm bolts out. while you are there loosen the bolt and then
turn the head with a wrench while watching if the trailing arm moves
up and down. this would indicate that the bolt is bent and should be
replaced immediatly.
david teitelbaum
vin 10757
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 22:01:48 -0000
From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: cluch
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Archie G Hill" <ahelio1@xxxx> wrote:
> I need to replace my cluch . I have the
> parts. My question is the manual does not address the axles . it
tells
> how to remove the trans. but does not say anything about what to do
with the
> axles. Thank you in advance.
>
> Archie hill
Don't take this wrong but if taking the axles off is a problem you
should probably not be doing the project. The axles are held in by
very obvious bolts through the CV joints to the rear hubs and the
transmission output flanges. Just take the bolts out and the axles
darn near fall out. Wait until you go to unhook the shift linkage and
the small metal cover panels - that's where the fun starts. And the
manual is almost no help there either (unless you consider the
phrase "disconnect the linkage" a lot of help).
Dave Swingle
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 17:56:36 -0400
From: "Scott Cagle" <sharkywtrs@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Going on a treasure hunt / X^HD marks the spot...
Noah,
If it's the same list I'm thinking of, it's at DMC Houstons page
(www.delorean.com) I'm not sure of the exact link, you'll just have to
prowl around to find it.
Scott
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 22:12:09 -0000
From: "Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Going on a treasure hunt, need a map
Ask and you shall receive.
http://www.usadmc.com/files/report.pdf
Good luck on the hunt.
Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN #4695
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Noah <sitz@xxxx> wrote:
> and saw a reference ti a chart one can use when checking out
> a potential purchase. Searched the archives, but didn't come up
> with a URL. Anyone have a URL?
>
> Noah
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 22:47:53 -0000
From: theshovel1224@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: ASI Radio/Tape Deck
Hey List, I was wondering if anyone could tell me
what the MTL Button on the ASI Radio does.
Mine is broken, and I was wondering what it was
supposed to do.
"Living the Dream"
John
#16822
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 19:43:41 EDT
From: abatt10347@xxxxxxx
Subject: New Delorean article
Fellow DMCer's,
In this months Biography (June 200), there is an article on John Delorean.
The article is a rehash of all the stuff we already know, however there is a
reference to the various Delorean web sites.
I stand corrected as Pep Boys is only in 37 states and Puerto Rico. However
the idler bearing can be matched at any auto parts store. Sorry Stan was not
thinking about your location.
Bruce Battles
vin 06569
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 22:46:54 -0400
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Squeeling sound?
Stian,
You said: "Then I pushed the clutch and the squealing went away instantly".
What happened when you released the clutch; did the noise return?
"We're here to help you"
DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: [DML] Squeeling sound?
> Today I started up good ole # 06759, and after the car had warmed up there
> was a squeeling sound coming from the back of the engine compartment. Not
a
> squeel that would make you afraid ;), but a sound quite constant,
annoying,
> yet low sound. I gave a little speed, nothing happened. Then I pushed the
> clutch and the squeeling went away instantly.
>
> Now, the real question is: What the heck was this? Is this something of a
> warning of a more serious problem to come. Please help, and I will see to
it
> that it will be fixed and corrected at once.
>
> DMC Joe? Got any ideas what this might be?
>
> Thanks for all your help! This list is GREAT!
>
> Best wishes
> Stian Birkeland
> NORWAY
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 21:44:17 -0500
From: "Robert Bell" <elduke@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Squeeling sound?
Let me take a guess at this one. I would say your throwout bearing is getting ready to call it quits in the near future. Like I said, being a fairly new DMC onwer, it is only a guess.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stian Birkeland
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 2:51 PM
Subject: [DML] Squeeling sound?
Today I started up good ole # 06759, and after the car had warmed up there
was a squeeling sound coming from the back of the engine compartment. Not a
squeel that would make you afraid ;), but a sound quite constant, annoying,
yet low sound. I gave a little speed, nothing happened. Then I pushed the
clutch and the squeeling went away instantly.
Now, the real question is: What the heck was this? Is this something of a
warning of a more serious problem to come. Please help, and I will see to it
that it will be fixed and corrected at once.
DMC Joe? Got any ideas what this might be?
Thanks for all your help! This list is GREAT!
Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
NORWAY
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 23:59:50 -0400
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: cluch
Yes Archie, you have discovered one of the many items that were left out of
the workshop manual. Fortunately this is a simple step.
Remove all of the bolts that connect the intimidate drive shaft (parts
manual 4/7/0 #3) from the transmission driveshaft flange (#2). Once
disconnected use bailing wire or cord to tie both driveshafts up and away
from the transmission.
One other note: You will need to jack up the engine appox. 1 1/2 inches to
access the bolts that attach the flywheel protector plate to (parts manual
4/1/1#16) the lower section from the bell housing.
"We're here to help you"
DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
.
----- Original Message -----
From: Archie G Hill <ahelio1@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 2:54 PM
Subject: [DML] cluch
> may be some one can help me . I need to replace my cluch . I have the
> parts. My question is the manual does not address the axles . it tells
> how to remove the trans. but does not say anythingabout what to do with
the
> axles. Thank you in advance.
>
>
> Archie hill
>
> vin 05395
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 09:01:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: Justin Barless <justinb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DMC Trailer?
This is the One-and-Only DeLorean trailer - made from original facias,
fenders, hood, spoiler, grill, wheels, light assemblies, etc.
Originally built for Lane Hoggson, it is now proudly owned and displayed
by Arnie Brandon.
Regards,
[Justin Barless, (xrazor!justinb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx)]
[Sr. UNIX/DNS Administrator, WebHosting.Com Inc.]
On Mon, 22 May 2000, Steven wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I spotted a DeLorean Trailer in an image at www.in2time.com. Image is
> located here: http://www.in2time.com/delorean-images/roadside.jpg
> Well, in the image, to the far left, I see what appears to be a DeLorean
> Trailer. This would be cool, since the DeLorean is limited to space,
> besides under the hood. Reminds me of the Plymouth Prowler trailer. It
> looks like the front of a D, followed by the back of one. I was curious as
> to if this was a custom job, or has any company manufactured one? Thanks
> for your time.
>
> Steven Lawrence
> vipertv@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Project VIPER
> www.projectviper.com
>
>
>
>
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 09:17:22 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: FW: reinstallation of center vents
This has been covered a few times before.
http://www.dmcnews.com/backissues/dml434.html
"Daniel P. Saulnier" wrote:
>
> I recently pulled the center vents out of the dash in order to get at the
> radio. When I tried to put them back in, the two rubber collars that go
> around the back of the vent and attach to the ducts didn't quite line up and
> got mashed. The result is that most of the air now shoots out into the
> inside of the dash. I tried taking the vents out and putting them back a
> few times, and tried contorting my hands in behind to slide the collars on
> better, but nothing seems to work. Am I missing something?
>
> Dan.
> VIN 05804
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 06:36:19 PDT
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Squeeling sound?
When I released the clutch, the noise did not return.
So what was this sound Joe?????
Best wishes
Stian
>From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
>Stian,
>You said: "Then I pushed the clutch and the squealing went away instantly".
>What happened when you released the clutch; did the noise return?
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 3:51 PM
>Subject: [DML] Squeeling sound?
>
>
> > Today I started up good ole # 06759, and after the car had warmed up
>there
> > was a squeeling sound coming from the back of the engine compartment.
>Not
>a
> > squeel that would make you afraid ;), but a sound quite constant,
>annoying,
> > yet low sound. I gave a little speed, nothing happened. Then I pushed
>the
> > clutch and the squeeling went away instantly.
> >
> > Now, the real question is: What the heck was this? Is this something of
>a
> > warning of a more serious problem to come. Please help, and I will see
>to
>it
> > that it will be fixed and corrected at once.
> >
> > DMC Joe? Got any ideas what this might be?
> >
> > Thanks for all your help! This list is GREAT!
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Stian Birkeland
> > NORWAY
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 09:10:23 EDT
From: aabclafon@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Delorean World Article
I am a very new Delorean owner, less than 2 weeks. I read a letter to the
editor regarding DML, and how it says that DML gives Delorean a bad name,
because of
the problems that are listed. I think the DML is a good information source.
I knew little about Delorean's when I purchased mine. I think it is great
that people work together to help out each others problems. I have printed
out many solutions to
problems that I currently so not have, but could have in the future. Wel I
am
Out-a-Time now, but thanks to everyone for you insights into Deloreans.
Dave
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 10:11:28 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Getting to Cleveland
For anyone driving or flying into Cleveland next month, I just uploaded
a homemade map into the vault. It shows the area highways and the route
I recommend for getting to the Rock Hall & hotel area. The map is in
the Cleveland2000Files folder.
http://www.egroups.com/files/dmcnews/Cleveland2000Files/
Also for drivers, I added a link (duplicated below) to the Ohio
Interstate Construction page. As of last week the worst delays getting
into Cleveland were on I-77 south of Akron and I-71 north of Columbus.
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/intercon/
Finally, Ohio is VERY serious about speed traps. Our Highway Patrol has
a special place in its heart for Michigan drivers, but everyone should
be cautious. In every direction around Cleveland they patrol the spots
where the speed limit drops from 65 to 60. The speed trap on I-71 at
Linndale (near West 130 St.) operates almost 24 hours per day. Unless
you plan on driving the speed limit, you should consider comparing your
route to the www Speed Trap Registry:
http://www.speedtrap.com/default.asp
- Mike Substelny
VIN 01280, 7 years
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Message: 19
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 18:37:28 +0100
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: ASI Radio/Tape Deck
MTL means "metal"...as in metal tape, in the "Old Days", when they were
still trying to get the very best reproduction from tape decks, there used
to several types of tape, "ferric"...cheap, "metal"...bit better..and
"chrome" the ultimate...mind you I couldn't tell the difference between any
of them...I wouldn't worry about it. None of them come close to CD quality.
Whilst we are on the subject of DeLorean tape players...a chap from Northern
Ireland told me recently that more of the radios/tape players "went over the
fence" at Dunmurry that were ever fitted in the cars!..He said the standard
practice was for them to be put in "black bags" and hung on the wire fence
surrounding the factory, where they would be collected on the way home!
I 'm sure its not true.
Chris DOC UK
----- Original Message -----
From: <theshovel1224@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 11:47 PM
Subject: [DML] ASI Radio/Tape Deck
> Hey List, I was wondering if anyone could tell me
> what the MTL Button on the ASI Radio does.
> Mine is broken, and I was wondering what it was
> supposed to do.
>
> "Living the Dream"
> John
> #16822
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 07:54:56 -0700
From: "Dale Schaub" <daleschaub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Problem
> flushed the injectors with cleaning. The problem could be a vacuum
> had suggested I change the injectors? Is this the most likely problem?
I recently took my car to a shop to have the entire fuel system flushed. I
drained the gas tank to make the job easier for them. They flushed the fuel
injectors and replaced all of the old hoses in the gas tank. I obtained the
parts from one of the delorean places. I had already replaced the fuel pump
and accumulator about seven years ago. Yes, I cleaned the fuel system and
then parked the car for seven years.
I asked him to clean out the gas tank and flush the lines. I assumed that he
did--I was wrong. My car too ran great at first and then started to hesitate
at takeoffs. I checked the fuel filter and you wouldn't believe how much old
rubber there was in the filter from the old rubber hoses in the tank. I than
ran the fuel pump to flush out the line between the tank and the filter and
replaced the filter. The car runs much better now; however, it still has
some hesitation when first takingoff.
I hope its not possible for the tiny rubber parts to get by the fuel filter
and into the injectors.
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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 13:51:17 -0400
From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: ASI Radio/Tape Deck
It is for METAL tape. They have a little better frequency responce and less
noise.
Hope this helps.
Tom Niemczewski
tomcio@xxxxxxxxxxx
vin 6298 (FOR SALE)
----- Original Message -----
From: <theshovel1224@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 6:47 PM
Subject: [DML] ASI Radio/Tape Deck
> Hey List, I was wondering if anyone could tell me
> what the MTL Button on the ASI Radio does.
> Mine is broken, and I was wondering what it was
> supposed to do.
>
> "Living the Dream"
> John
> #16822
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 12:10:50 PDT
From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Squeeling sound? More info.....
I think that I shall add some more info to my previous posting if this has
something to do with the clutch components.
First, I don't think I have the stainless steel braided clutch line. Are one
able to see it from under the car? Is it difficult to "feel" or see what
clutch line is on the car? I mean, what are the tricks to identify whether
you have the plastic clutch line or the stainless braided one?
Second, my clutch is dead-hard. I mean, you really have to push it to the
floor, very hard, a comparison would be to kick a football as hard as you
can.
Third, I do have a "squeak" sound when I depress the clutch. Sounds like
something that needs lubrication.
Fourth, the clutch fluid is at constant level. No signs of leaks.
Fifth, the suggestion from Mr. Linstad that the squealing sound maybe the AC
bearings are not very likely I think. The reason I say so is that I replaced
those last summer, and that squeal was like hearing a bat from hell...
No, this sound is somewhat quieter, yet annoying. I suspect that there maybe
something to do with the clutch, but who knows? DMC Joe, any more ideas??
Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
NORWAY
>When I released the clutch, the noise did not return.
>So what was this sound Joe?????
>
>Best wishes
>Stian
>
>
> >From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
> >Stian,
> >You said: "Then I pushed the clutch and the squealing went away
>instantly".
> >What happened when you released the clutch; did the noise return?
>
>
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 3:51 PM
> >Subject: [DML] Squeeling sound?
> >
> >
> > > Today I started up good ole # 06759, and after the car had warmed up
> >there
> > > was a squeeling sound coming from the back of the engine compartment.
> >Not
> >a
> > > squeel that would make you afraid ;), but a sound quite constant,
> >annoying,
> > > yet low sound. I gave a little speed, nothing happened. Then I pushed
> >the
> > > clutch and the squeeling went away instantly.
> > >
> > > Now, the real question is: What the heck was this? Is this something
>of
> >a
> > > warning of a more serious problem to come. Please help, and I will see
> >to
> >it
> > > that it will be fixed and corrected at once.
> > >
> > > DMC Joe? Got any ideas what this might be?
> > >
> > > Thanks for all your help! This list is GREAT!
> > >
> > > Best wishes
> > > Stian Birkeland
> > > NORWAY
> >
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