dmcnews-digest Monday, May 25 1998 Volume 03 : Number 368
In this issue:
DML: Re: speedo's and taillights
DML: Re: Re: Steel Braid Clutch Line - Specs?
Re: DML: Bloomberg Article
Re: DML: Front shock travel -- Change required?
DML: Re: Pontiac Commercial
DML: Re: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
DML: Driver Door Stuck
Re: DML: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
Re: DML: Dash covers
Re: DML: Bloomberg Article
RE: DML: Chirping from brakes while driving
DML: What is the website address for Cinncinnati show
Re: DML: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
DML: Possible Copyright Violations
Re: DML: Re: speedo's and taillights
DML: Transmission dies again...
DML: RE: Front shock travel -- Change required?
DML: DMC for sale
Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
DML: Midwest Club
DML: re: Front shock travel -- Change required?
Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
DML: Re: Chirping from brakes while driving
Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
Re: DML: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
Re: DML: Chirping from brakes while driving
DML: RE: Re: Chirping from brakes while driving
DML: Re: Tranny Dies Again? Maybe NOT!
Re: DML: Driver Door Stuck
Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
DML: What is my car worth
DML: Front strut tower brace?
DML: Re: Front strut tower brace?
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 01:21:14 -0400
From: "Joe " <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: speedo's and taillights
jeremiah,
All of the factory 85 mph speedo's were of the 15, 25, 35 style. An after
market 170 mph reads 10, 30, 50, etc..There were no altered tail lights
for
European cars. In order to accommodate the large plates the black
fiberglass plate mounting between the tail lights was removed.
Joe/DeLorean Services
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> From: jeremiah falles <dmc_racing_lmtd@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: speedos and taillights
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 11:40 AM
>
> dear fellow dmlers,
> i was talking to a friend last night and he asked me 2 questions that
> i need help answering.
> question1: on some d's the speedo read 10,20,30,ect. and on others it
> read 15,25,35,ect. is this true and so why was it like that?
> question2: my friend said that the europeaen d's had altered
> taillights to fit the license plates, is this true?
>
> razzz
> no d yet
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 01:47:46 -0400
From: "Joe " <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Steel Braid Clutch Line - Specs?
Rob,
You don't need specs, just order one from PJ Grady, DMC, D-1, etc.
Bob?DeLorean Services
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> From: Rob Corkum Hrdc-drhc <rob.corkum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Re: Steel Braid Clutch Line - Specs?
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 5:20 PM
>
>
> What are the specs on the replacement steel-braided clutch line?
> Length, inner diameter, manufacturers, etc.
>
> I'd like to get this one done before Ohio as well. 8-)
>
> Thanks,
>
> //Rob//
> vin 1723
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 23:03:19 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Bloomberg Article
At 12:13 AM 5/17/98 -0700, you wrote:
>The Delorean Marquee couldn't have asked for a better article than the
>Bloomberg Magazine article. The author loves his Delorean! I was
>wondering if anybody could validate his comments that the point of putting
>smaller diameter wheels in front is "to minimize oversteer and offer
>better
>overall handling." Can somebody please explain the physics behind this?
>Wouldn't larger diameter wheels in the front place more surface area on
>the
>road and thus help the car steer and corner better?
>
>Matt Peak
>
Mat not only does having smaller tires improve basic handling, lowering
the
front from factory specs improves it even more. As little as an inch and a
half is both noticeable and improves the look of the D as well.
I will leave the physics to some one who write better than I.
Radiance Software International
1726 Francisco Street
Berkeley California 94703 USA
Tel: 510-649-9118 Fax: 510-848-7613
lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 23:11:26 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Front shock travel -- Change required?
At 04:58 PM 5/19/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Quick question:
>
>If the front end is lowered approximately 1.5" - 2" with shorter shocks,
>is
>there a real requirement for shorter shocks as well, or is there enough
>remaining upwards travel in the stock shocks? Maybe someonw who has had
>their front end suspension apart recently might know.
>
>Thanks,
>
>//Rob//
>vin 1723
>
reply: ..........."I think you mean shorter springs"......
and the answer is no you don't need to change the shocks unless they are
worn out.
Radiance Software International
1726 Francisco Street
Berkeley California 94703 USA
Tel: 510-649-9118 Fax: 510-848-7613
lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 09:25:44 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <SUBSTEM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Pontiac Commercial
I believe the man in the Pontiac commercial says: "Shouldn't there be a
national holiday for the guy who invented the GTO?"
If someone wants to send a petition to Congress asking for John
DeLorean Day, I will be happy to sign it. Actually, Ireland might be
willing
to declare a real JZD Day . . .
Anyway, this commercial gives me a laugh every time I see it, but not for
the reason GM intended!
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 09:27:00 -0400
From: "Joe " <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
Thomas,
Correction; stainless steel panels were cut and brushed in England after
stamping in West Germany, they were than sent to the factory. The finish
on
the stainless was not part of the die stamping but of metal brushing. The
die's were destroyed because the British government was upset at John
DeLorean for not paying "the bill" and not following through with what he
had promised. It was a rather dumb way to get revenge, but that's history.
Fortunately there is, with the exception of the left front fender, plenty
of virgin stainless panels in Columbus Just thought you might like to
know the details. Keep up your keen interest in these amazing machines.
Joe/DeLorean Services
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> From: Thomas Bohmier <bohmier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 7:56 PM
>
> Regarding Blue Prints:
>
> I only know that Lotus designed the car over a two year period. I do not
> know if they did anything on computer, but there is always a chance. I
> don't undertand why the government destroyed alot of the molds/dies. I
> would like to know which ones were destroyed because I understand that
the
> stainless steel was fabricated in Germany and finished in Ireland. Was
one
> of the molds/dies that were destroyed the one that provided the unique
> grain to the DMC? What ever stopped someone or some group from retrieving
> the original designs from Lotus, contacting the contractors who built and
> may still build various components, and re-build the molds/dies for the
> missing elements. With those components in place, the DMC could be built
> again with a few improvements and changes as needed.
>
> Just food for thought!
>
> Thomas Bohmier
> Dallas, Texas
>
> ----------
> > From: Eric Altendorf <Christoph.Osterspey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: DML: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
> > Date: Monday, May 18, 1998 5:17 AM
> >
> > I am very interested in obtaining copies of any blueprints, scale
> > drawings, specifications, or any other documents detailing the design,
> > dimensions, and construction of the DeLorean. I'm after information,
> > not collectors' items, so I do not necessarily seek originals.
> >
> > What happened to all those files? Are any of them available anywhere
> > now? Incidentally, was any of the design on computer? Where did those
> > computer files go? Please contact me if you have any information about
> > where to find them. Also, if you have some good documents, I may be
> > willing to buy them, or buy copies from you.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > -e.
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 09:49:49 -0400
From: Gerald Ranada <gerald@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Driver Door Stuck
I too was having a similar problem but with the passenger side door.
The Front latch was jammed but the rear was free. I tried to gentle
fenagle door so that it at least closed correctly but surprisingly, both
of the doors locked!!
The other bad thing was that I left the car running with the keys in the
ignition. I had the car stored 25 minutes away from where I lived so I
had to go back home to get a duplicate key and access the locks again.
Very distressing event for me...
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 09:53:02 -0400
From: DJS912@xxxxxxxxx (Danny Smith)
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
My understanding is that the British government got upset when J.Z.D.
ran out of operating funds. They felt that the money lent to him for the
company [by them,as to develop jobs and a better life for Irish] was
spent on his U.S. ski equipment manufacturing company, unnecessary
entertaining and high living.
As far as retrieving [from a deep body of water in the U.K.] or
re-manufacturing any of these body dies,the cost would be
prohibitive.Either of these prosesses would cost millions,which could
never be recouped by sales of the body panals. As for the body surface
graining,this was and is accomplished with a hand held belted machine
made in Warren [or Centerline] Michigan specificly for DMC. Unfortuately
they were no longer availible shortly after DMC's demise [I called them
looking for one]. I'm sure many D body repair shops have these. If any
one has one they want to sell please e-mail me. Thanks, Dan
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 07:15:24 +0000
From: ausmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Dash covers
Hi,
> Does anyone know of a source for dash board covers for the DMC?
I think I got mine from California Car Cover Co. Good fit and nicely
made for around $50. 1-800-423-5525
Chris
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 10:26:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: J <sundiver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Bloomberg Article
> >The Delorean Marquee couldn't have asked for a better article than the
> >Bloomberg Magazine article. The author loves his Delorean! I was
> >wondering if anybody could validate his comments that the point of putting
> >smaller diameter wheels in front is "to minimize oversteer and offer
> >better
> >overall handling." Can somebody please explain the physics behind this?
> >Wouldn't larger diameter wheels in the front place more surface area on
> >the
> >road and thus help the car steer and corner better?
> >
> >Matt Peak
> >
I think what the article really meant by "smaller diameter wheels in
front" is larger wheels in the rear. The larger tires in the rear help to
make up for the extra weight in the rear (the engine) and keep the back
end from sliding out.
- - J
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 10:57:55 EDT
From: GunkelWWW <GunkelWWW@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: DML: Chirping from brakes while driving
James Espey wrote:
>I'm recently noticing a "chirping" from the drivers front wheel as the
>car is in motion, if I lightly tap or apply the brakes it stops. I pulled
>the front wheel today and noticed nothing unusual.
>
>Anyone offer any insight on this?
I have this problem also... i noticed this 2 weeks ago... in april i have
a
brake job done by a local shop (new rotors and brake pads)...
this is not a noise from the speedo angle drive...
what is this??
Markus
Gunkelwww@xxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 12:25:38 -0400
From: "Ronald Pohala" <rpohala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: What is the website address for Cinncinnati show
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 12:30:17 -0500
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
Martin Gutkowski (UK) wrote:
>
> As I mentioned in a previous post, Rob Lamrock leant me a paper on the
> PRV-6 engine. It goes into GREAT detail on the design of the engine, right
> down to the maths. As soon as I can find a reliable way of transferring
> the
> scans from my mate's computer (e-mail attachments seem sofar to be
> unsuccessful) I was going to post them to James to put on the web page, if
> people would like that.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Martin
>
Martin, I would very much like to see the design data on the PRV6. If
James does not post them, please send me a copy.
Thanks
Scott
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:11:09 -0400
From: Mike Griese <magriese@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Possible Copyright Violations
Listers - I found this item on E-bay, an online auction service.
It appears that there are a number of items on the CD that are
the property of list members, particularly the video clip of the
test track at Dunmurray.
DeLorean Mega CD-Rom Special!
Hey fellow DeLorean fans! You and I know how hard it is to find
anything
that pertains to the greatest car ever made! But not anymore! Here's your
change to own a one of a kind multimedia
CD that contains over 100 DeLorean images, DeLorean Service report,
DeLorean owners manual, an article pertaining to the Firestar 500 (the
"new"
DeLorean) and much more... And once
you've explored all of this, sit back in the passengers seat of a
brand
new DeLorean on it's test track straight out of the factory. This mov file
takes you around the winding roads of it's test track
and finishes behind another DeLorean.
Don't miss out on this! This cannot be bought in any store!
Any and all questions are welcome! ...and of course, buyer pays
shipping
and handling...
The email address of the seller is nofear365@xxxxxxxxxx
To get to the auction notice, go to http://www.ebay.com, select search,
then
enter item
number 14139795.
Michael A. Griese
IBM Storage Systems Division
Rochester, MN 55901
Internet: magriese@xxxxxxxxxx
voice: (507)253-1853
fax: (507)253-2880
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 19:44:28 +0100
From: "Martin Gutkowski (UK)" <msg101@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: speedo's and taillights
Joe wrote:
> There were no altered tail lights for European cars.
The tail light assembly I mentioned is factory original - the fog light
switch is mounted on the right un-used panel next to the window switch.
Again, factory original.
Martin
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 13:22:50 -0700
From: "Dave Price" <davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Transmission dies again...
Man.. What I wouldn't do to own a five-speed. <sigh>
I don't understand, I just had my automatic tranny rebuilt,
I'm not exactly sure what they did, but I know they had
the hydrolic torque converter rebuilt, they put in a new
stator, a "master kit" ( whatever that is ), and a new
computer.
Well, here it is, less than two months later, and as I
was driving I heard a big "klunk", and I wasn't driving
anymore, I was just rolling... The car will roll forward
slightly in Drive, and backwards in Reverse now, but
only when the engine is over 3000 rpms. Does
anyone out there know what might have happened?
This is the same symptom my car had before I had
it rebuilt.. Am I just doomed? Is there anything that
can be done? Has anyone successfully converted
their automatic to a 5-speed? What are the costs
involved?
Thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dave Price
davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 16:33:34 -0500
From: Gowler Don-CFPO01 <Don_Gowler-CFPO01@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Front shock travel -- Change required?
My experience says change those shocks before they bottom out once too
often while your out on the road.
Regards, The Silver Fox
>----------
>From: Rob Corkum Hrdc-drhc
>Reply To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 8:58 PM
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: DML: Front shock travel -- Change required?
>
>Quick question:
>
>If the front end is lowered approximately 1.5" - 2" with shorter shocks,
>is
>there a real requirement for shorter shocks as well, or is there enough
>remaining upwards travel in the stock shocks? Maybe someonw who has had
>their front end suspension apart recently might know.
>
>Thanks,
>
>//Rob//
>vin 1723
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 17:38:44 -0500
From: steve r <stephenr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC for sale
I found an 83 for sale in my area. Its around New Orleans. They
are asking $17,000 for it and it seems like a good deal. It has 17,000
miles and has black leather. They told me that they have owned it for 1
year and have re-done the car in that time. He bought the car from an
old high school friend. He is selling it because he lives on a dirt
road and it isnt very convienient for him. I forgot to ask them if it
was a 5 speed or not but i'm sure i could call and find out. If anyone
wants me to go and check out the car please let me know.
You can email me at StephenR@xxxxxxxxxxxx
phone: 504-386-3816
pager: 504-350-7911
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 21:12:49 -0500
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
Dave Price wrote:
>
> Man.. What I wouldn't do to own a five-speed. <sigh>
>
> I don't understand, I just had my automatic tranny rebuilt,
> I'm not exactly sure what they did, but I know they had
> the hydrolic torque converter rebuilt, they put in a new
> stator, a "master kit" ( whatever that is ), and a new
> computer.
>
> Well, here it is, less than two months later, and as I
> was driving I heard a big "klunk", and I wasn't driving
> anymore, I was just rolling... The car will roll forward
> slightly in Drive, and backwards in Reverse now, but
> only when the engine is over 3000 rpms. Does
> anyone out there know what might have happened?
> This is the same symptom my car had before I had
> it rebuilt.. Am I just doomed? Is there anything that
> can be done? Has anyone successfully converted
> their automatic to a 5-speed? What are the costs
> involved?
>
> Thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Dave Price
> davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dave, I assume that you have plenty of transmisssion fluid. I had a
truck that would get low on tranny fluid and it would not hardly move
until I filled it back up. Also, you should check the back issues, I
recall that there have been many discussions about the automatic.
Scott
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Date: Wed, 20 May 98 20:59:18 -0000
From: David Swingle <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Midwest Club
Danny Smith wrote:
>From: DJS912@xxxxxxxxx (Danny Smith)
>Subject: Re: DML: Midwest Club Tech Session
>Wow!- Dave,- sounds too cool! I'm here in an eastern suburb of Detroit.
>Nothin' going on around here like that [at least that I know of]. Are
>you aware of any club activity in my area? Where are you guys based
>[meetings]? Several years ago I was a member of DOA,but all
>local activity stoped because of our area president's time constraints.
>Sure miss some great times and road trips.Thanks in advance.
>Dan - owner since 84 vin# 7065
Check the club's web page at <www.delorean-midwest.org>. We're in the
Chicago area, but have members in several states. Most activities seem to
end up in the western suburbs. I'd also check with Mike Substelny
<SUBSTEM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, another frequent post here - I believe the Ohio
club is probably closer to Detroit and is also very active.
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Date: Wed, 20 May 98 20:59:14 -0000
From: David Swingle <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: re: Front shock travel -- Change required?
Rob wrote:
>From: "Rob Corkum Hrdc-drhc" <rob.corkum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: DML: Front shock travel -- Change required?
>
>Quick question:
>If the front end is lowered approximately 1.5" - 2" with shorter shocks,
>is
>there a real requirement for shorter shocks as well, or is there enough
>remaining upwards travel in the stock shocks? Maybe someonw who has had
>their front end suspension apart recently might know.
Usually not. At the stock height with an empty gas tank, the stock shocks
are almost all the way extended at rest. However an extreme lowering job
could require shorter shocks, I believe that NAPA HD94037 (thanks Don
Gowler) will do the trick although spacers on the lower mounting bolt
are required.
Also - regarding your clutch line question - most or all of the major
parts vendors have a braided stainless line kit available for somewhere
around $120, so you shouldn't have to mess with the size. The fittings on
the ends are unique.
Dave Swingle
81 VIN 5429
DOA, DMC, DMC(Midwest)
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 20:08:04 -0700
From: Mike Hirko <wawazat1@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
Dave Price wrote:
>
Well, here it is, less than two months later, and as I
> was driving I heard a big "klunk", and I wasn't driving
> anymore, I was just rolling...
Dave,
I'd say that you should call the shop that just repaired your
transmission & have them re-do it at their cost - it should still be
under warranty. Check the receipt & any warranty papers that you got
when you paid them. Any reputable shop would stand behind their work. If
they don't, there's always small claims court.
Mike Hirko
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 13:41:36 -0400
From: "Joe " <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Chirping from brakes while driving
James,
Step one would be to isolate brake squeal as the source of the problem. Go
to your local parts store and get a tube of "Break Quite" or any other
similar product. Pull your front pads and apply the solution as directed.
While your in the process be sure that your anti-squeal shims are in
place.
If the noise goes away after applying the product than this is the source
of your problem. By the way this is common in DeLoreans.
Joe/DeLorean Services
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> From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: DMC News <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: DML: Chirping from brakes while driving
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 10:17 PM
>
> I'm recently noticing a "chirping" from the drivers front wheel as the
> car is in motion, if I lightly tap or apply the brakes it stops. I pulled
> the front wheel today and noticed nothing unusual.
>
> Anyone offer any insight on this?
>
> James
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Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 01:45:18 -0400
From: "Joe " <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
Scott,
"Less than two months later"?, It sounds to me like you don't have a
problem at all, as long as you have a 90 day warrantee.
Now here is some info on your transmission: we have found that 9 out of 10
times transmission problems are related to the computer governor. The
Renault R-30 is a strong and reliable unit, capable of handling a heavy
footed Delorean driver. The only reason I could see a desire to convert to
a 5 speed is the desire to shift. Converting to a 5 speed would be costly,
in addition to the trans, bell housing, clutch assembly, and clutch
hydraulics you would also have to change the entire shifting assembly
including all links to the tranny. A clutch & brake pedal assembly would
have to be added and there are some electrical changes that must be made.
- ----------
> From: Scott Mueller <scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
> Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 10:12 PM
>
> Dave Price wrote:
> >
> > Man.. What I wouldn't do to own a five-speed. <sigh>
> >
> > I don't understand, I just had my automatic tranny rebuilt,
> > I'm not exactly sure what they did, but I know they had
> > the hydrolic torque converter rebuilt, they put in a new
> > stator, a "master kit" ( whatever that is ), and a new
> > computer.
> >
> > Well, here it is, less than two months later, and as I
> > was driving I heard a big "klunk", and I wasn't driving
> > anymore, I was just rolling... The car will roll forward
> > slightly in Drive, and backwards in Reverse now, but
> > only when the engine is over 3000 rpms. Does
> > anyone out there know what might have happened?
> > This is the same symptom my car had before I had
> > it rebuilt.. Am I just doomed? Is there anything that
> > can be done? Has anyone successfully converted
> > their automatic to a 5-speed? What are the costs
> > involved?
> >
> > Thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Dave Price
> > davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:28:45 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Wanted: Blueprints, plans, specifications, etc.
At 12:54 AM 5/20/98 -0400, you wrote:
clip.........I have not seen any computer generated info. Considering
that
all of the
>publications were created in the late 70's I doubt if anything was ever
>computer based..............clip
Just a side note:
I have been working on a computer model of the DeLorean which is something
like 80% complete for the out side. It had the stainless panels,
headlights
(that work), wheels and tires All the glass. Left to do is the engine cvr
and louvers, and of course the whole interior.
When it's finished it will be available for down load as a .dxf file.
Lee
81DMC12
Radiance Software International
1726 Francisco Street
Berkeley California 94703 USA
Tel: 510-649-9118 Fax: 510-848-7613
lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:40:33 -0700
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Chirping from brakes while driving
At 07:17 PM 5/19/98 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm recently noticing a "chirping" from the drivers front wheel as the
>car is in motion, if I lightly tap or apply the brakes it stops. I pulled
>the front wheel today and noticed nothing unusual.
>
>Anyone offer any insight on this?
>
>James
>
reply:
If it is after you have backed up, it may be a slight unevenness in the
break pads or just a bit to much clearance in the pads. The wheels should
turn with a slight drag to them. There are shims for this problem. some
times just removing the pads and lightly rubbing the outer perimeter edge
with a bit of sand paper or crocus cloth can also correct this problem.
The
chirping sound is when the disk hits the pads and the pad is bounced or
pushed back just slightly, the pad then returns to its original position
bouncing against the disk. If this is when the breaks are applied you
generally hear a squealing sound, when no pressure is applied it makes the
chirping sound.
Lee
81DMC12
Radiance Software International
1726 Francisco Street
Berkeley California 94703 USA
Tel: 510-649-9118 Fax: 510-848-7613
lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 23:27:42 -0700
From: Gary Hull <ghull@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Chirping from brakes while driving
Does anyone know of a source for brake pad anti-squeal shims?
Gary Hull
XyNexT Business Strategies
http://xynext.com
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Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 08:19:30 -0400
From: Mike Substelny <SUBSTEM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Tranny Dies Again? Maybe NOT!
Dave Price wrote:
> I was driving I heard a big "klunk", and I wasn't driving
> anymore, I was just rolling... The car will roll forward
> slightly in Drive, and backwards in Reverse now, but
> only when the engine is over 3000 rpms.
Dave, your symptoms sound exactly like something that happened to me
two years ago in my five-speed when I thought I had wiped out my
clutch.
I ordered a new clutch, then found out that my old clutch was 100% fine!
It turns out that I had somehow stripped the splines out of one of my stub
axles. They tell me this is very rare, but it can happen.
This is easy to check. Have someone outside the car watching the axle
while you give it some gas and try to make it move. If the axle turns
while the wheel stays still, then you have the rare stripped spline
syndrome.
If this is your problem, the solution is to order a new stub axle. While
installing it, be very careful not to damage the wheel bearing.
Good luck!
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Thu, 21 May 98 09:20:18 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Driver Door Stuck
FYI:
This is just my own observation with the cars I have owned. I have
found that when entering the car, it seems to cause less strain on the
door handle and internal latch mechanics, if you slightly press down on
the
door with you other hand while lifting the handle. I'm sure this will
extend the
life of those plastic handles that many folks still have.
- -Brandon
bsmoody@xxxxxxx
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Date: Thu, 21 May 98 09:34:36 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission dies again...
> I don't understand, I just had my automatic tranny rebuilt,
> I'm not exactly sure what they did, but I know they had
> the hydrolic torque converter rebuilt, they put in a new
> stator, a "master kit" ( whatever that is ), and a new
> computer.
Don't hold me to this but I find it strange that they "Rebuilt"
your converter. I have always thought that you replaced them
as a unit. They are sealed I thought ? Better take it back to
the shop for them to fix it right or refund, then call Rob Grady.
- -Brandon
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Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:05:30 +0000
From: Albert Siegel <siegel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: What is my car worth
Can someone please tell me about what my Delorean is worth. The car is
a 1981 VIN# 2009, Auto trans, Windshield antenna, Gas flap, Locking gas
cap, Black leather, and factory radio. The car is in Mint condition
other than the dash that is cracked. Thank you for the help.
P.S. I am not selling the car. Thank you.
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Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 21:01:40 -0700
From: Dan <DBerglund@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Front strut tower brace?
I was just curious if there was a front strut tower brace available
for
the DeLorean. It would of course require that you modify the luggage
compartment spare tire cover...
Thanks,
Dan Berglund
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Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 07:53:45 -0500
From: "BRUCE BENSON" <delornut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Front strut tower brace?
- ----------
> From: Dan <DBerglund@xxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Front strut tower brace?
> Date: Thursday, May 21, 1998 11:01 PM
>
> I was just curious if there was a front strut tower brace available
> for
> the DeLorean. It would of course require that you modify the luggage
> compartment spare tire cover...
>
> Thanks,
> Dan Berglund
The DeLorean doesn't have struts, it has upper and lower A arms with coil
springs independent of the shock absorbers. As a result the spring towers
are quite low and resisit flexing much more than the higher towers used on
Macpherson strut front suspensions. I can't see any advantage to bracing
in
the DeLoreans case.
Bruce Benson
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