[DML] Re: Torsion bar Epiphany

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

One of our UK members has put forward the theory that if the cars are only
very infrequently used, then the torsion bars loose some of there original
power. Despite having re-gassed struts fitted, this is certainly the case
with my DUSTY, I have so far put off the actual re-adjusting, but I know a
man who can do it OK. I also know a man who slackened off the wrong bolts
only 2 weeks ago and is now in need of a new door! Be warned.

CP DOC uk





----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 06 December 1999 14:21
Subject: [DML] Torsion bar Epiphany


> In the years I've been reading the DML I have been alarmed by the number
> of times I have seen torsion bar adjustments mentioned, almost always to
> increase the lifting force on the doors. This seemed like a bad idea to
> me.
>
> I had long assumed that the torsion bars MUST NOT need frequent
> 'tightening' adjustments. If a torsion bar wore out so quickly that
> someone needed to tighten it every year, within ten years it would have
> so many extra twists that it would be destroyed. So I assumed that the
> accounts reflected a large population of owners who adjusted their
> torsion bars once, perhaps owners who were just too lazy or cheap to
> replace their door struts regularly.
>
> Until yesterday.
>
> Yesterday I was thinking about my own prematurely sagging doors when I
> suddenly remembered two things I have learned since subscribing to the
> DML. The first was a conversation about remote door openers. I believe
> it was DMC Joe who mentioned that the added weight of the solenoids will
> require a torsion bar adjustment. The second was a conversation with
> Jerry Rine at Kapac, who told me that a large number of DeLoreans (mine
> included) left the factory without door guides. Guides may have been
> added later by dealers, QACs, owners, or whoever.
>
> My theory: a lot of DeLoreans, including mine, never had their torsion
> bars adjusted for the added weight of the door guides. Assuming I've
> finally solved the nagging mystery of those adjustment stories that have
> bothered me all these years, I slept better last night. ;-)
>
> - Mike Substelny
> VIN 1280
>
>
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