RE: [DML] Jerky transmission (?) problem

["Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>]

What is the fuel level in your tank.

If the level is low and the baffle is not properly in place around the fuel
pick up the gas can move away from the pickup.

Another possibility is that your fuel suction hose has a tear in it and the
tear is exposed when you accelerate.

I am sure that there are several more things to check but I would start with
these.

Scott Mueller
002981
RNDOLA


-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Lazar [mailto:jxace@xxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 2:10 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Jerky transmission (?) problem


Hello All.

I had the strangest occurrence with my DeLorean today. I was accelerating
normally from a stop in 1st gear and everything was fine until about 3,000
rpms and up. The car started to jerk violently until I shifted into 2nd.
But, when accelerating in 2nd gear the same thing started to happen until I
shifted into 3rd gear. The problem didn't occur in 3rd gear. The car
seemed to shift normally through all the gears and there weren't any funny
smells or sounds. Keep in mind this car is driven everyday and the clutch
was replaced about 6000 miles ago.

This problem occurred twice today and I barely made it home.
I was wondering if anyone experienced this problem or knows what could be
causing this. I really hope the transmission is okay.

Thanks!
Jonathan Lazar
VIN# 4494