Re: alignments

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

If a T.A. bolt was found to be loose it should be replaced and the 
rubber bushing inspected for collapse. You should also have the rear 
alignment checked as some of the shims may have fallen out. There is a 
proper way to tighten the TA bolts so yes, if done improperly it could 
affect the ride height. The other possability is a weak spring.
Make sure you are running 23 psi in the front tires. Have the front 
alignment checked too but wear on the outside edges of the front tires 
is normal and is accelerated by hard cornering. On any other car tire 
rotation is recomended to equalize the wear but on a Delorean that is 
not possible!
Clunking can come from several sources including the rear half 
shafts, CV joints, loose body bolts, problem with the TA bushings, 
loose battery. Start with a through visual inspection under the car. 
Try to isolate the noise at least to which side to narrow down the 
source. Sometimes clunking can come from loose things in the trunk so 
make sure it isn't something moving around inside the car like the 
jack.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "adam_one_million" <acprice1@xxxx> wrote:
> I recently took my Delorean to a local import car shop and had my 
> right cv joint replaced, also the mechanic said he found the right 
TA 
> bolt loose and tightened it up. I never noticed it before, but the 
> right side of my car seems like it sits higher than the other side.
> 
> Could this result from tightening the TA bolt improperly? What else 
> could cause this? I also have a rotational clunking sound coming 
from 
> the rear. Someone thought that it was my old tires, so I will have 
to 
> wait and see after I get my pirellis in a few days.
> 
> Also my front tires are worn on the outer edge. I heard that this is 
> normal for the delorean from the way it turns or something, but mine 
> seems excessive. Can this be adjusted?