[DML] Re: Coil spring question

["Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi

Well its funny you should say that because it was only recently on a 
couple of cars that had the same problem this was found to be caused 
by the spring itself and it 'orientation' in the lower control arm. 
In both cases this was solved by slightly recompressing the spring 
and rotating it so that the lower 'cut' end faced towards the middle 
of the car rather than facing outward. It was the 'cut' end that was 
riding slightly over the lower control arm retaining 'cup' . Give 
this a go and let us know the outcome :)

Kind Regards

Mike Bosworth #2001


Assistant Secretary
DOC UK
www.deloreans.co.uk

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tell you if you ask." <racuti1@...> 
wrote:
>
> Last weekend I rebuilt the front suspension on my DeLorean. 
> Ever since I put the car back together, if I hit a speed bump or 
> pothole (at reasonable speeds), the passenger front coil spring 
> makes a loud "DONG!" sound, and a second later, a softer "dong!" 
as if it's popping back into it's seat.





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