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When the clutch pedal is pressed, the fluid in the reservoir rises...I'm reading that's a symptom of a bad master clutch cylinder.
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Did you at least get the ice cream before you broke your clutch?
Rob Depew
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Yup, the cup seal has failed. As you push the piston forward in the cylinder, the fluid displacement moves to the area of least resistance. I this case it's backwards up the reservoir hose.
The general rule is, if you need to replace one clutch hydraulic component, you do both. The rubber components have a finite life span.
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VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
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Location: NYS
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My VIN: 4519
Took my wife for a ride, and she actually had a good time.....how about that?!
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She even maintained a good attitude when my clutch hydraulics failed on the way home, I think she's on her way to becoming a DeLorean fan....lol
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Sooo...everytime you take her somewhere in the car, it breaks?
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
The Ressurection of 4877......
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Location: NYS
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I went out with my wife & another couple last night (driving a '77 pickup) and finally got some cocaine jokes!
On the approach to the restaurant, small group outside on the deck:
Guy: "Hey...does your DeLorean have the original tires?!"
[Cynical] Me: "Ya -35 friggin' year old car and I have the original tires....watch, I'll light 'em up when I leave." (Group laughs.)
Lady in group: "Is it OK that I go check it out? I really want to see it close up."
Me: "Sure...just don't sit on it. :-) "
Lady: "I won't....thanks!" :-)
Returning to the deck with our drinks:
Guy[s]: "You know why we asked about the tires, right? Did you know about the DeLorean & cocaine?"
[Cynical] Me: "Naaaw.....I own a DeLorean but don't know a thing about it."
Everyone: LOL
Guy[s]: Well, the guy that made the cars hid cocaine in the tires before they shipped from the factory.....that's why we were messin' with ya about original tires."
Me: "Nope....that's bullshit. The cocaine was hidden in the door panels, and it was only in one car.......that one (I point at my car.)"
Everyone: LOL.
Me: "That's how I was able to afford the car."
Guy:"lol....buy the car one day, pay the loan off the next....lol."
Me: "Yup....lol"
Guy: "I do like your car, it's really cool....no offense, but I'm actually more into the truck...very nice!"
Me: "The truck is nice, and the owner is nice......the DeLorean? -owner is a total asshole."
Everyone in hearing distance laughs.
Then we all chilled together having drinks while waiting for our table, they were nice guys. Once inside, I said to my group: "I finally got some cocaine jokes!" In that conversation I learned that my friend knew nothing of the DeLorean/cocaine thing.....he thought the comments were due to the car being from the 80's so by default it's related to cocaine...LMAO!
...It was a great night.
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I love the way you handled that. Some folks insist on educating the world in those situations, which most of the time is a lost cause. Sometimes it ends up making the owner sound defensive or stand-offish. For me, I say pick and choose your battles; most of the time just go along with it and have fun. Unless the person is actually asking for a DeLorean history lesson, there's no reason to give them one. Glad you had such a great time! Hopefully your future excursions are equally as entertaining!
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