dmcnews-digest Saturday, April 25 1998 Volume 03 : Number 357
In this issue:
Re: DML: Turbos without cats?
DML: Grey Leather Dye
DML: Re: Cool headlights
DML: '81 DMC for sale- Northern Delaware
DML: DeLorean HP Boost
DML: Splitfire plugs
DML: transmission
DML: Chicago British Car Festival
Re: DML: Grey Leather Dye
Re: DML: Need info re: DMC 4x4
DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
Re: DML: Turbos without cats?
DML: Re: PRV6 Possiblities - turbo?
DML: DMC Prototypes
DML: Parts is Parts?
Re: DML: Grey Leather Dye
DML: jzd in time mag!
DML: DELOREAN FOR SALE - CHICAGO
Re: DML: jzd in time mag!
DML: [admin] Unacceptable postings to the DeLorean Mailing List
Re: DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
Re: DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
DML: PRV6 Possibilites - Turbo?
DML: door installation
DML: Transmission question
Re: DML: Splitfires
DML: DeLorean OEM Oil Filter
Re: DML: Transmission question
Re: DML:Narrow Air Intake Hose
DML: Rattling passenger door...
DML: RE: Rattling passenger door...
DML: radiator
DML: DeLorean needed for display in Connecticut
DML: Vanity Plate
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:28:25 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Turbos without cats?
At 10:19 PM 4/21/98 -0500, you wrote:
>The turbo setups I have seen have the catalytic converter removed. Has
>anyone with this setup had an emission test and passed? Is the DeLorean
>exhaust "clean" enough without the CAT to pass without a turbo? I would
>be
>interested in responses from anyone in states such as Illinois and
>California that might have actual experience and not speculation. Remember
>that these cars do not have to pass today's standards and the CAT was a
>new
>technology then.
>
>Cecil Longwisch
>DMC1982
>VIN# 10663
reply:
last year in May when I registered my DMC for the first time in
California,
it required a current standards smog test before it could be registered
and
licensed in California. My DMC has no turbo of any kind and passed the
test
first time threw the gate. a bit of tweaking on the Ox adjustment produced
a very clean test. My understanding is that with the turbo, the DMC can
not
pass the California test. This may be true and again it may not. But for
this reason I ruled out adding Turbo's to my DMC.
Lee Seiler
81DMC-12
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:50:20 -0500
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Grey Leather Dye
Please note, I posted this once before and did not get a response.
My 1981 has the Grey Leather interior.
I have a scuff mark on the seat and you can see the raw leather.
I tried KIWI "NU-LIFE Color Spray Dye #614 Grey", it is to light.
Has anyone found a grey leather dye that matches the original interior.
Since this has been a one family car since purchased in October 1981, I
know that the interior has not been changed.
Any help would be appreciated.
Scott Mueller
vin 2981
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:05:47 -0700
From: "Dave Price" <davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Cool headlights
>> beam headlight replacements.. It's from Philips called "Color Clear" They
>> are opaque black/blue/red/white when off, but as soon as you turn them on
>> they turn clear, to let the light out. Perfectly legal, meets/exceeds
DOT
>> standards, etc... and they make 'em in our size!! Philips gave me two
>They are only availible in 5X7. DMCs use 4X6. A good replacement is made
>by Hella, for $40 each. They use H4 replaceable filaments, which are much
>brighter than the standard replaceable 9004 filaments. The generic H4 4X6
>replacements sold by JC Whitney are not even close to the qualilty of the
>Hellas.
They do make them.. check out http://www.lighting.philips.com and
see for yourself.. it says they have replacements for "4656"
lights (which is our size...)
I think JC Whitney only stocks the 5x7's though..
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 15:17:35 -0400
From: "Sandro J. Di Giacomo" <apollo80@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: '81 DMC for sale- Northern Delaware
Hello everyone-
There is an '81 DMC for sale in my area (that being Northern
Delaware)...if
you're around here, it's parked on Polly Drummond Hill Rd. in the Zingo's
shopping center (in front of Zingo's, near one of the shopping center
entrances). I just got off the phone with the seller...he's asking
$14,000
for it...here's the lowdown as of now:
'81 5spd (w/o gas flap on hood)
new headliners, FanZilla, and new door, hood, and louvre struts from PJ
Grady new SS clutch line 160MPH speedo reading 17,000 miles
This is only the stuff he told me over the phone....there may have been
other stuff done to it, also.
It's a very nice looking car and I hope someone will give it a good home.
Drop me an email (apollo80@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) and I will put you in touch
with
the seller.
Thanks!
Sandro J. Di Giacomo
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 15:19:34 -0700
From: "Mostafa (Phoenix)" <phoenixl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean HP Boost
I've read all the postings on removing the CAT and I wanted to know, how
anyone else has boosted the horsepower in their DeLorean in terms of
changing the air filter, spark plugs and any other lower priced
modifications. And what kind of effect it had in terms of HP or
Acceleration.
Mostafa Sayed
http://members.tripod.com/~Phoenix007/index.html
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 11:45:32 +1000
From: mafaith <mail.idx.com.au@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Splitfire plugs
Hi all,
My name is Matthew Faith. I live in Sydney, Australia.
I've been watching people talk about the Splitfire plugs and thought I'd
add my thoughts. I have used these plugs in one of my other cars that I
had
which was modified and they proved to do nothing for its performance
whatsoever. My suggestion would be to use platinum tipped racing plugs as
alot of people with modified and "normal" cars use them here and recommend
them highly.
Also, I would like to hear from any other D enthusiasts that live in
Australia. You can e-mail me at mafaith@xxxxxxxxxx
Thanks
Matthew Faith
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 98 21:27:32 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: transmission
Anyone have a cross reference or Non-Delorean
part # for the T-Converter on the auto tran ?
- -Brandon
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 98 22:01:58 +0100
From: David Swingle <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Chicago British Car Festival
The Greater Chicago Area British Car Union has announced the date for
this years British Car Festival. Keep your calendar open for September
13, 1998. As usual they will be welcoming DeLoreans. In past years the
DeLorean Midwest Connection Club has shown up with around a dozen cars.
The event is held at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines IL. More
information is on their Website at www.qth.com/bcu.
Dave Swingle
81 VIN 5429
DOA, DMC, DMC(Midwest)
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 22:18:22 +0000
From: ausmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Grey Leather Dye
Scott,
> My 1981 has the Grey Leather interior.
> I have a scuff mark on the seat and you can see the raw leather.
> I tried KIWI "NU-LIFE Color Spray Dye #614 Grey"
I think I was the one that recommended the above. After cleaning it
matches my interior exactly. Being a jeweler I'm rather sensitive to
color so I doubt that's the problem. I have a grey interior and my
vin is 6301. Maybe they changed dyes?
Chris
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 00:36:15 -0500
From: Eric and Barbara Johnson <stimpy@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Need info re: DMC 4x4
The delorean 4x4 is in south Austin at a car lot on Manchaca . i pass by
it
nearly every day. It looks like the body is in decent shape their is some
duct tape around the windows. All in all it looks like hell. i can try and
get the number of the lot if you would like?
Regards,
Eric Johnson
3510
toscano2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> In last October's R&T, remember that photo of the DMC on a 4x4 chassis? I
> am interested in potentially purchasing it or a similarly configured
> DeLorean. I attempted to contact the person who took the photo, Philip
> Hatton, without success. I have not run the plate number yet but I assume
> it would be expired an/or cancelled. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 23:09:38 -0700
From: Matt Peak <mpeak@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
I've noticed the thread about Splitfires starting to warm up and I wanted
to throw in my opinion before everyone runs out and buys them. Splitfires
promice alot including increased horsepower and mileage. But think of
this: automobile manufacturers spend unbelievable amounts of money
researching ways to increase mileage and horsepower. If it were as simple
as replacing the spark plugs, don't you think they would do that?
Wouldn't
every car come with Splitfires? Don't waste your money on expensive
gimmicks. The Delorean already comes with superb spark plugs. You can't
do much better than Bosch platinum.
On the topic of the narrow flexible air hose running from the engine to
the air intake...I was under the assumption that this was part of the air
evacuation valve on the engine which removes air from the crankcase. The
vacuum produced from the engine sucks out air from the crankcase (which
was
there due mostly to blowby) and recirculates it through the engine. The
removal of this air is crucial to prevent condensation of the air and thus
water formation (which dilutes the oil and causes increased engine wear)
inside the engine.
Matt
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 08:31:13 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Turbos without cats?
I have had no problem passing in New Jersey. I was questioned once about
"where are the cat's", I answered "I don't know, this is how I got the
car".... which is true. The Turbo kit was on when I bought the car!
Another time, the DMV inspector called another one over, and he said
"Oh, this is the Turbo model, they never had CAT's". I was not going to
say anything!
The problem I have every year is that I get failed because they claim I
have a leak in my exhaust, because it is so loud. I usually protest at
the end of the inspection line to the supervisor, who takes a closer
look and sees that there is no leak, that's just the way it is.
My turbo kit is a older one, but I had Rob Grady update it 2 years ago,
replacing the O2 sensor, and timing controls. To do this, he had to
install 2 pressure/vacuum switches that I think just bypass the O2
sensor under boost.
I am told this setup is standard with the newer kits, along with a CAT
and Resonator instead of the muffler setup that I have. I passed on
having this modification done because I suspect it would be louder, and
there was a cost involved that I did not think was necessary at the
time.
I think the current Island Turbo Kit is considered "Legal", but you
should check with them or PJ grady.
C. Longwisch wrote:
>
> The turbo setups I have seen have the catalytic converter removed. Has
> anyone with this setup had an emission test and passed? Is the DeLorean
> exhaust "clean" enough without the CAT to pass without a turbo?
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:23:53 -0400
From: Myjak <myjak@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: PRV6 Possiblities - turbo?
From: "Aaron Barrus" <ASBARRUS@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: PRV6 Possiblities - turbo?
> One comment - if you ever DO need to pass emissions, replacement
> cats are awfully expensive. For this reason you may want to
> consider a pipe instead. Also, a hollowed out cat is a pipe with a
> bulge in it, which creates turbulence, and decreases the effect of
> the constant flow of exhaust helping "pull" the exhaust through.
> [...]
When I purchased (my now deceased) D in '87, I had it inspected by the
local shop. The proprieter at the time was in the business of
retrofitting D's w/ single and twin turbos. Naturally, he would remove
the stock exhaust (usually from the manifolds back) and replace them
with rear-firing manifolds and free-flowing mufflers. Knowing that
the D has a unique (to the vehicle) exhaust system... I purchased a
couple of low milage (<7K) exhaust system pieces for ~$200 each,
figuring I could use them down the road. I still have a couple of
mufflers and manifold pairs which I no longer need. If anyone is
interested in any of this stuff... please make me an offer.
- --
best regards,
- - Michael D. Myjak
Senior Research Scientist
Institute for Simulation and Training
The University of Central Florida
email: <myjak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Voice: 407.658.5043 FAX: 407.658.5059 LAB: 407.658.5078
Off the keyboard, over the bridge, through the router..... Nothin' but
Net!
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:01:19 EDT
From: Lmontin <Lmontin@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC Prototypes
Lotus were contracted to build 14 prototypes.
Many of these were not complete cars.
Do not know what happened to those.
Would think that most of those were scrapped.
Leif Montin, ex DMC employee
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 08:41:26 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Parts is Parts?
I got a list of parts from someone, and I am trying to identify the
following:
133188 (Listed as "CLTCH-ADJ")
109000 (Listed as "SEAL/KT")
100406 (Listed as B/J-UP)
I also wanted to know, what Oil Filter did the DMC have when it was new?
Like, Ford uses "Motorcraft" and GM uses "Delco" (their own brands),
What did DMC Use? Did the car come with a DMC Oil Filter?
Thanks,
Marc
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:54:48 -0500
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: Grey Leather Dye
ausmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Scott,
>
> > My 1981 has the Grey Leather interior.
> > I have a scuff mark on the seat and you can see the raw leather.
> > I tried KIWI "NU-LIFE Color Spray Dye #614 Grey"
>
> I think I was the one that recommended the above. After cleaning it
> matches my interior exactly. Being a jeweler I'm rather sensitive to
> color so I doubt that's the problem. I have a grey interior and my
> vin is 6301. Maybe they changed dyes?
>
> Chris
Chris
The dye was too light, it seems that there is too much white/silver in
it.
You are probably correct, the dye used is different between my vin #2981
to your vin #6301.
Has anyone with a August 1981 close to vin 2981 had any luck matching
the grey leather dye?
Thanks
Scott Mueller
vin 2981
August 1981
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 08:50:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: illyana delorean <illyanadmc@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: jzd in time mag!
yah, in the newest TIME magazine (the cover article is about 'the
future of money'), they ask 3 car designers which car they would like
to see 'resurrected.' anyway, the first person asked was none other
than JZD! he said he'd like to see the mercedes 300sl gullwing put
back into production. sorry, i dont have the article handy, but ill
write back when i have it with me so i can say what it says exactly.
did that make sense?
<-illyana->
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 10:28:04 -0500
From: Don Gowler-CFPO01 <Don_Gowler-CFPO01@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DELOREAN FOR SALE - CHICAGO
For all those locals here in the Chicago area looking for a D so you can
join a club and enjoy the car there is a DeLorean for sale in
Barrington.
81 late model
Vin #05815
5 speed
28,000 miles
Call: John Karoumi at Motor Werks
(847) 381-8901
DeLorean Midwest Connection
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 12:08:41 -0500
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: jzd in time mag!
illyana delorean wrote:
>
> yah, in the newest TIME magazine (the cover article is about 'the
> future of money'), they ask 3 car designers which car they would like
> to see 'resurrected.' anyway, the first person asked was none other
> than JZD! he said he'd like to see the mercedes 300sl gullwing put
> back into production. sorry, i dont have the article handy, but ill
> write back when i have it with me so i can say what it says exactly.
> did that make sense?
>
> <-illyana->
Go to
http://www.pathfinder.com/time/magazine/1998/dom/980427/notebook.html
for the quote from John DeLorean.
This is TIME magazines website. The quote is in the NOTEBOOK section.
Scott Mueller
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 98 18:19:58 -0700
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: [admin] Unacceptable postings to the DeLorean Mailing List
To clarify, the following types of messages are not okay:
* Spam, chain mail, or virus warnings (posting these is grounds
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I hope to keep the volume of postings moderate to avoid overwhelming
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http://www.dmcnews.com/
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 17:59:10 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
At 11:09 PM 4/22/98 -0700, you wrote:
........On the topic of the narrow flexible air hose running from the
engine to
>the air intake...I was under the assumption that this was part of the air
>evacuation valve on the engine which removes air from the crankcase. The
>vacuum produced from the engine sucks out air from the crankcase (which
>was
>there due mostly to blowby) and recirculates it through the engine. The
>removal of this air is crucial to prevent condensation of the air and thus
>water formation (which dilutes the oil and causes increased engine wear)
>inside the engine.
>
>Matt
reply:
Hello Matt,
Hows that again? I was under the impression that the line from the oil
filler cap to the air cleaner was the return rout for crank case gasses,
which are from blowby and the natural break down of the oil from heat and
mechanical cracking. Most modern engines get some top end lubrication from
this return of crank case gases and unwanted oil break down products are
burned at the same time. Would you mind going over the condensation part
again, I have never seen or heard of condensation in the Crankcase due to
having an open or closed crank case vent system.
The air intake system consist of two main systems, hot and cold air and a
valve. This is part of the emissions control system. Cold air and air
wormed by the exhaust manifold are mixed by a wax thermostat. The crank
case vent line is not connected to this intake system.
I don't think I understand what you are pointing out?
Lee Seiler
81DMC-12
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:24:52 -0400
From: Yugoman@xxxxxxxxx (Ralph Isenberg)
Subject: Re: DML: Splitfires & Narrow Air Intake Hose
I tried Splitfires in a 92 car I had- had to take 'em out! The car was
pinging and knocking like crazy. The technician at the Chevy dealership
said the extra heat was messing with the computerized controls. That
might not apply to the DMC, but I wouldn't pay the extra money for
them. Just my .02.
Ralph Isenberg (Yugoman@xxxxxxxxx)
Protector of Orphan Cars
AMC's, Bricklins, Corvairs, DeLoreans, All other unloved chariots
welcomed here!
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 19:57:07 -0600 (MDT)
From: Massimo Troiani <maxt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: PRV6 Possibilites - Turbo?
Geoffroy wrote:
>Nothing wrong with Turbo. But this whole thing started when I noticed
>that our engine without turbo was rated a lot higher in HP in other
>cars. And I was exploring why. [snip]
>Just exploring the possibilities....
All for exploring :) Is there any way that the current engine, combined
with
a turbo and some of the other "possibilites", can boost horsepower to
around
200hp. Or am I dreaming! BTW the CAT would have to stay.
Massimo
The brave may enter, but only the wise will leave
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 98 21:38:36 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: door installation
Does anyone that has removed a door and re-installed one
have a step by step procedure on how to go about aligning
them correctly ? I eventually get it right after about 1 week
messing with them. BUt, I know that the folks in the DMC
factory didn't have this kind of trouble. How did they go
about it ?
- -Brandon
bsmoody@xxxxxxx
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 18:38:46 -0800
From: "tomcio" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Transmission question
Hi all,
does anybody know who made the automatic transmission that was used
in DeLoreans? I need a pump shaft, and DMC Houston wants $45 for it.
If somebody has one for sale, please e-mail me at tomcio@xxxxxxxxxx
Also I'm looking for an engine compartment cover (part# 100593). I
DON'T need anything that comes with it, like grills, lach, ect. just
the cover. Thanx.
Tom
vin 6298
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:41:28 -0400
From: Wade Shapiro <shapiro3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Splitfires
Just a warning to those of you who are using or are thinking about using
Splitfire
spark plugs--I know of someone who put these in his Corvette ZR-1 and had
problems.
One of the little metal pieces that make up the "fork" shape broke off
while driving
and was shot all around the cylinder, ruining the piston and cylinder
wall. He was
trying to get the company that makes the plugs to pay for the repairs,
but I don't
know what ended up being done as I haven't spoken with him in a while.
After his
story I decided against using them in any car.
Just my $.02 worth :)
Wade
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:35:28 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <SUBSTEM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean OEM Oil Filter
Marc Levy asked:
> Like, Ford uses "Motorcraft" and GM uses "Delco" (their own brands),
< What did DMC Use? Did the car come with a DMC Oil Filter?
Some of us have visited the warehouse in Columbus (formerly Kapac)
that houses the DMC factory inventory. The filters in the leftover
factory
stock are the same blue 'Pureflux' or 'Puraflux' (sp?) oil filters that
many
of us use. I have one of those leftover factory filters on my DeLorean
right now.
If anyone has other questions about the original factory parts, I suggest
you avail yourself of the opportunity to visit the warehouse in
conjunction with the DeLorean Car Show in Cincinnati. There you can
find answers to questions you never knew to ask.
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 16:43:28 +0100
From: wzach.lehrer.htl.htl-braunau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission question
> Subject: DML: Transmission question
> Date sent: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 18:38:46 -0800
> From: "tomcio" <tomcio@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Send reply to: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi all,
> does anybody know who made the automatic transmission that was used
> in DeLoreans? I need a pump shaft, and DMC Houston wants $45 for it.
> If somebody has one for sale, please e-mail me at tomcio@xxxxxxxxxx
> Also I'm looking for an engine compartment cover (part# 100593). I
> DON'T need anything that comes with it, like grills, lach, ect. just
> the cover. Thanx.
> Tom
> vin 6298
The automatic transmission is equal to Renault R30.
But $45 seems to be a reasonable price.
VIN#2219, DMC_2HOT4U@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 11:23:49 -0600
From: James Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML:Narrow Air Intake Hose
Matt Peak wrote:
> On the topic of the narrow flexible air hose running from the engine
to
> the air intake...I was under the assumption that this was part of the air
> evacuation valve on the engine which removes air from the crankcase. The
> vacuum produced from the engine sucks out air from the crankcase (which
> was
> there due mostly to blowby) and recirculates it through the engine. The
> removal of this air is crucial to prevent condensation of the air and thus
> water formation (which dilutes the oil and causes increased engine wear)
> inside the engine.
>
> Matt
The air inlet system is on D:07:01 of the workshop manual. It describes
the two
lines as hot air from the exhaust manifold and cold air. A wax
thermostat controls
the temperature calling for hot air only below 59 F and cold air only
above 77.
The tubing from the oil filter cap goes to the cold start valve air tube,
through an
orifice and into the intake manifold, so the crankcase is being purged
directly into
the intake manifold and not the air cleaner. Pages D:06:02 & 03 of the
workshop
manual, state that a leak in the dip stick, filter cap or gaskets will
cause a lean
running condition.
Jim
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 10:04:07 -0700
From: "Dave Price" <davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Rattling passenger door...
I'm having a bit of a problem with my passenger door...
Whenever I drive on rough roads, it "rattles" like it's not
closed or something, but it is. From the outside of the
car, I can push it down a little more (thus explaining
the rattling, because the door has some "give")..
But what's wrong? Is it the door alignment, or is it
the latch?
Thanks!
Dave
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 14:34:51 -0500
From: Don Gowler-CFPO01 <Don_Gowler-CFPO01@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Rattling passenger door...
Dave wrote:
>I'm having a bit of a problem with my passenger door...
>Whenever I drive on rough roads, it "rattles" like it's not
>closed or something, but it is. From the outside of the
>car, I can push it down a little more (thus explaining
>the rattling, because the door has some "give")..
>But what's wrong? Is it the door alignment, or is it
>the latch?
You do not have the door completely latched if you
can "push it down". The door has two latch positions
for each of the front and rear latches. Try adjusting
the latch post slightly in the outward direction to see
if you can get the door to reach the second latch
position. Do that on one post at a time by loosening
the nut and moving the post oh such a little bit on
each attempt to correct this.
Regards, The Silver Fox
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Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 14:43:54 PDT
From: "greg nickel" <dmc82@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: radiator
Hi I PURCHASED A NEW 3 CORE RADIATOR WORKS GOOD
I HAVE MY OLD ONE AND IS IN GREAT SHAPE ANYBODY WHO WANTS IT CAN HAVE IT
FOR 60 DOLLARS
ALSO IS THERE ANY CATALOGS OUT THERE FOR THE DELOREAN I CAN SEND FOR
INSTEAD OF USING COMPUTER ALL THE TIME TO FIND PARTS.
I USED TO OWN BRITISH SPITFIRES ECT AND CAN STILL GET CATALOGS FOR THOSE
WHAT ABOUT D
THANKS EMAIL ME AT DMC82@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Sat, 25 Apr 98 06:59:06 -0700
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DeLorean needed for display in Connecticut
I received this and am forwarding it to the list in case someone would
like to help out.
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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Date: 04/25 5:01 AM
Received: 04/25 6:52 AM
From: Terry Shaw, tshaw1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: clubs@xxxxxxxxxxx
Hi, I have a request that I wondered if you might be able to help me
with. I am helping out with our town's Project Graduation Project, an
all-night, after graduation party we
give to the seniors of our town every year to help keep them safe and
substance free the night of graduation. We have a theme every year that
we surprise them with, by decorating the entire school, this year the
theme is "Back to the Future" we are looking for someone who might want
to show their Delorean, the car would not be driven or
touched, but used as a prop and could be protected, but it certainly
would add a great touch to the event. We have exhausted known resources,
and I wondered if you knew where I might post this request? I can't find
a local chapter, we live in Connecticut. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lorrie Shaw
tshaw1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Sat, 25 Apr 98 13:04:41 +0100
From: David Swingle <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Vanity Plate
I got my new vanity plates today My original choice (credit to Mike
Substelny) of "BARE SS" was denied. Either another DMC owner (or an
employee of an adult nightclub), already has it, or - apparently the
Illinois DMV doesn't have the sense of humor/irony that I had hoped for.
I was suprised, however to find that "DMC XII" was not already taken, so
that's the one they gave me!
Dave Swingle
81 VIN 5429
DOA, DMC, DMC(Midwest)
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