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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: TA Bolt questions
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
2. Re: Rear anti-sway bars for sale
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
3. Pre-purchase info requested
From: "Rob Thomas" <r_p_thomas@xxxxxxxxx>
4. RE: trailing arm bolts
From: Darryl Tinnerstet <darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. RE: Re: Trailing Arm Bolts - Engineering
From: mrvideosawyer@xxxxxxxxxxxx
6. Re: Trailing Arm Bolts - Engineering
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
7. Re: TYRE WEAR
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
8. Re: Mirror-heating wire
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
9. air induction manifold removal - then what?
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
10. Re: TA Bolt questions
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
11. High Speed Accelleration...
From: pbmain@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
12. Fuel Pressure Gauge kit
From: "Eric" <ericp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
13. urethane bushings?
From: "Ralf Philipp" <doc.brown@xxxxxx>
14. gas ran over
From: "K Creason" <dmc4687@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
15. virus found
From: "marvin" <marv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. BOSCH Replacement Parts for DeLorean
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: High Speed Accelleration...
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
18. PRV engine in LANCIA THEMA
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
19. Re: High Speed Accelleration...
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
20. Fender fixed, now what
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
21. Re: urethane bushings?
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
22. DOC Site Update
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
23. Re: Light Switch Modification (was: Headlights Switch Problem)
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
24. Re: air induction manifold removal - then what?
From: Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxxxxxx>
25. Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge kit
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 01:27:07 -0000
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: TA Bolt questions
Les - I absolutely agree with you on this ... we need to get input
from some other people who have been involved in this issue before.
Also, please review a post that I just made with regards to preload
due to bolt torqueing. I will respectfully ask that the more
experienced people out there who choose to provide us with their
valuable experience and input on this topic should have some rationale
for what they do, or have done. I'm definitely not the sharpest tool
in the shed, but I really think that I'm pretty close to the mark on
this particular topic. But ... I'm open to any and all input.
Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm wondering why those truly in the know don't post. Where are our
> vendors, those who do repair work in quantity, what do they think,
what do they do? I can't believe they check every TA bolt on every
car that comes in
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 01:40:43 -0000
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Rear anti-sway bars for sale
I bought an Addco rear sway bar "way back when" (1991 ?), and the
improvement in handling is incredible. When I bought mine, they had
just developed it, and it didn't fit all that great, but I
re-engineered the attachments to the trailing arms, and have been very
pleased with the performance. I assume that they have cleaned up the
minor fit problems by now. I highly recommend this add-on for those
who want to experience handling the way it was supposed to be.
Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 17:54:07 -0800
From: "Rob Thomas" <r_p_thomas@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Pre-purchase info requested
Hey all...
I joined the list to get some pre-info on the DMC-12 before I purchase one
this next year and to make some good contacts. I intend to keep my DeLorean
fairly stock, but there are a few items I think need updating for what I
will be using the car for...so my questions are as follows:
WHEELS
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I have searched posts about your aftermarket rim setup and it seems to be
discussed to death but it seems that no one has posted any real numbers...
For all you guys that have aftermarket wheels: what offset did you get on
your rims (F&R) and what size spacers did you use? Or at the very least
from (ANY) owner, can you tell me the numbers stamped on the back of the OEM
wheels? I know the OEM fronts are 14x6 (4-100) and the rears 15x8 (4-100),
but not sure of the offsets.
SUSPENSION
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I am interested in the sway bar updates Walt has posted. Does anyone one
know if the DeLorean suspension is borrowed from other vehicles (Lotus,
etc.)? I am interested in a fully adjustable coilover setup for weekend
track use and auto-crossing. I've seen some of the cross-reference info
floating around the net, but it seems vague in some areas.
I am sure I will have more questions in the future, but hopefully I can shed
some more light on this.
Thanks for your time...
Rob Thomas
r_p_thomas@xxxxxxxxx
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:20:34 -0700
From: Darryl Tinnerstet <darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: trailing arm bolts
Walt said:
> the problem is more than weak
> bolts and soft washers. Additional weak components include the metal sleeve
> in the rubber bushing and the rubber bushing itself. If a trailing arm bolt
> is over-tightened, then the sleeve in the bushing starts to crush. At
> proper torque, the sleeve is only a couple of foot-pounds away from
> crushing. As for the rubber bushing -- I do not like the idea that two
> little rubber doughnuts are transferring most of the engine's horse power to
> the chassis. This rubber permanently deforms with use. Rubber has many
> good uses, but not here!
>
> Toby, if you are going to come out with a kit of new bolts & washers, how
> about coming up with a new bracket that holds the trailing arm bolts from
> both sides? This should significantly reduce the bending force on the bolt
> by reducing the length of the lever arm (effectively cutting it in half).
> Also, I see no point in even having any rubber in there. Wouldn't a steel
> bearing make more sense?
Some years ago there was such a bracket available. But unfortunately the
answer isn't that simple. If you look at the geometry of the rear
suspension you will notice that the upper and lower links are a different
length. I believe the purpose is (remember I'm a civil, not mechanical,
engineer) to make the contact patch of the tire remain in the same relative
position on the ground as the tire moves up and down. But by so doing the
trailing arm which extends forward must then twist as it moves up and down.
Something in that forward joint must be able to flex. 1963 and later
Corvettes solved this problem with a rubber bushing in the end of the arm,
with the bolt supported on both ends. They survived huge amounts of HP,
torque, and tire smoking. But for whatever reason DMC/Lotus put the rubber
bushing on the frame, requiring the outer end of the bolt to be free to
slightly move. If the rubber bushings are in good condition, and the new
bolts properly torqued, the factory setup should function as designed. Its
just when the soft original (or currently available replacement) bolts begin
to stretch and bend that you have problems.
Personally, when a Boeing structural materials engineer and hard driving
DeLorean enthusiast of many years says the old ones are a problem and then
goes to this much trouble to have the best possible ones custom made, I
would tend to believe him. This is not a profit driven venture. It is
totally based on his desire to provide other owners with the best possible
remedy to a serious problem. He/we will barely be making enough to cover
phone calls, packaging, going to the P.O., etc. - and if they don't sell we
are stuck with having fronted the production cost. It will only happen,
though, if he gets enough positive responses.
--
Darryl Tinnerstet
Specialty Automotive
McCleary, WA
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 22:51:00 -0500
From: mrvideosawyer@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Re: Trailing Arm Bolts - Engineering
Dear Group,
I am the proud owner of a pair of "Toby Bolts" (sorry Toby could not resist). Why is there such a prob with these bolts? Let me tell you the "Toby Bolts" are some of the finest bolts I have ever seen. Toby has put alot of work into these and let me tell ya this guy knows his stuff. He is a member (vice pres.) of the Pacfic Northwest DeLorean Club and is always looking to get more (performance)out of the car and with this "FIX" we (the DeLorean community) can benifit from his knowledge of engineering and the DeLorean automobile. Stop talking about it and upgrade to the "Toby Bolt Trailing Arm Bolt FIX" today.
jim sawyer
vin 4149
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 03:54:13 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Trailing Arm Bolts - Engineering
I can't speak for all of the venders. I know that Rob Grady has a
higher tensile strength bolt and nut he recomends. Also way back in
old Delorean Worlds there was a vender pushing a bracket that he
claimed "improved" the system and prevented bending or breaking the
TAB. I have to agree with a post that mentioned getting a harder and
stronger bolt may mean that instead of a gradual failure it would just
shear off when pushed to it's limit. (Being harder it also means
brittler). Replacing the rubber pivot bushing with a less compliant
ureathane may help improve handling but at the cost of more noise and
vibration being transmitted into the frame. If this is a way to go
then you must make the metal tube (spacer) inside strong enough (thick
enough) to withstand the higher compressive stresses. You will also
need hardened shims (washers) so they aren't squished. A heim joint
would have the advantage of no preload so when you twist the joint it
isn't trying so hard to return to it's neutral position. A ureathane
joint made so the ureathane can swivel around the metal spacer could
do the same thing. On many older cars there are venders that sell
urathane bushings to upgrade the suspension (take alot of the
looseness and compiance out) to improve handling and stiffen up the
steering and suspension. Ureathane is also less prone to aging and
damage from oil and gas. In all cases it makes the ride harsher
(stiffer) but more responsive. BTW the workshop manual calls for 55
ft/lbs see K:08:02-K:09:01. In some cases torque values are not
created so much for the fastener as for the components you are trying
to fasten together. I think in this case the limiting factor is the
metal spacer tube in the pivot bushing. In most cases unless
specifically called out torque values are for CLEAN, DRY threads. When
using bolts and nuts close to their yield point or a critical fastener
it is never a good idea to reuse (retorque) more than a minimum # of
times. Every time you torque a bolt and nut you stretch them a little.
After too many cycles you will just pull it apart or rip the threads
out of the nut. On many of the newer cars where many bolts and nuts
are tightened to high levels the manuals warn you not to reuse the
fastener. (Another reason to refer to the manual for the specific car
you work on!)BTW how often have you ever seen mechanics use a
CALIBRATED (in the last 10 years at least) torque wrench on suspension
fasteners outside of wheel lugs! There is much more variation in
torque then you think!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 04:04:28 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: TYRE WEAR
If you wore the tires (tyres) out unevenly then you would be wise to
have the rear alignment (thrust angle) checked and adjusted if needed.
The procedure is explained in workshop manual K:08:01-02. The shop
needs to have a 4-wheel alignment rack so he can measure the rear toe
(thrust angle). Most shops today now have them as most modern cars
require a 4-wheel alignment. Don't let him tell you he can't do the
car because it isn't in his database. Just about all machines have the
capability for the operater to manually enter custom settings into the
machine. At the same time it would be wise to replace the trailing arm
bolts (TAB'S). While it is up on the rack take the time to inspect all
(4) c-v boots and everything else that you can't see except when
lifted.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 00:27:41 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Mirror-heating wire
Yes; the mirror heater wires are powered whenever the ignition is in the
acc. "on" position through fuse # 9.
As to your question concerning my absence from the DML; we are currently in
the process of opening a new web store which will include diagnostics,
service information and repair procedures on individual parts. This has been
taking up all of my spare time and will continue to do so for several more
weeks. Thanks for your concern.
DMC Joe
DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxxxxx
www.dmc.tv
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [DML] Mirror-heating wire
> I'd still like to know wheter or not the Green/white wires near
> the mirrors in the doors are actually powered or not.
>
> JAN van de Wouw
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 03:41:33 EST
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: air induction manifold removal - then what?
Hey guys,
my car is currently in winter storage. i found a very clever way to work on
my car this winter - i rented a 10x20 ft storage garage with a single light
bulb in the wall for $60/mo. i took the light bulb out and put a y-socket in
and put three prong power sockets into it. now i have a trouble light and a
space heater in my garage! needless to say, i am using this opportunity to
do a lot of time-consuming jobs that i didn't want to do during the driving
season.
right now i just got my whole air meter assembly and fuel system dismantled
to send to Grady for cleaning and calibration. this time around i did it the
smart way - every screw or part that i removed, i put a number next to it
against the wall, with a chart of where everything goes when i put it back
together. also i am compiling a list in my shop manual of things i don't
want to forget to do when reassembling, for instance, where and which wires
go where, which vacuum hoses go where, and any other hints that will make the
job easier.
anyway, i'm the kind of guy who likes to mess with things so i think i want
to remove my air induction manifold for cleaning. it sure is gunky under that
air meter housing! right now i'm to the point where i just need to unscrew
the four bolts and it should lift right off. my question now is - should i
do it? am i asking for trouble by removing something like this for no really
good reason? i sure would be P.O'ed if my car ran worse when i was done with
all of this because something didn't seal correctly. right now my biggest
concern is the idle speed wind pipe being aligned when i put it back in, so
it is safe to take off the air induction manifold? or should i go with the
saying 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'? i guess i'm mostly just curious to
see what's under there. ever since i got the car last year i was saying i
want to take that thing off. i don't know why, i just want to. oh yeah - if
i do, will i need to buy a whole bunch of gaskets that i just destroyed by
removing it?
finally, with all of this stuff out of the way - is there anything i should
do for maintenence while i have the opportunity? right now i'm planning on
replacing all of my vacuum hoses, and with the distributer right there i'll
probably put in a new cap and rotor. anything else??????? my spark plugs
are perfect, new belts, i have new injectors and hollow bolts already....
that's about all i've done to the car back there.
any tips would be much appreciated!
Andy
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 09:45:11 EST
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: TA Bolt questions
Les, Hang on a few day's. The multilevel answer is coming. The TA bolts are
10.6 hex head original in one of my cars, TS is rated at 150,800 psi. This is
a good hard bolt for attaching two flat surfaces together. You will see these
all over the car. Another car had replacements put in and they were Socket
head cap screws rated 12.9 at 176,900 psi. These bolts are higher rated for
hanging things on them that arn't flat to flat surface. Even thought they
were all bent a little, how hard is to hard. None were broke. I to feel they
may bend a little into place, but I would rather have them bend also than
break. The 12.9 has 15% more strength than the 10.9. I'm meeting with an
engineer about them in a day or two and also with a supplier for
mil spec bolts to see what they have to offer and at what price.
John hervey
http://www.specialtauto.com/
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 15:53:11 -0000
From: pbmain@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: High Speed Accelleration...
I'm going through some of these old messages, but haven't found
something quite like this... (again, new owner here, so don't shoot..)
After some city driving for about 15 minutes, I've taken the car out
on the interstate, been up around 80MPH (Typical commute speed in
Detroit) for another 15 minutes, then go to change lanes to let
someone by. I go to speed back up, and it doesn't want to go...the
speed just falls. Luckily, not a fast deacceleration or below an
acceptable "highway speedy"...but I give it gas and I hear a change
in pitch like it's downshifting, but it don't want to go above 55-65
or so.
I need to do some 0-60 timings to see where exactly things are in
that respect, which may point to some other issues since it seems
quite slow overall in the acceleration category, but not to a huge
extreme - just seems to others like I don't feel like pushing the
car. The car is a low mileage 3 speed. Starts fine all the time -
hot or cold conditions, seems a bit too rich at initial startup,
until about 2 minutes pass and something "clicks" (cold start valve?)
and it idles very smoothly...
Any tips on any of this is appreciated :)
Pete
#6707
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:38:34 -0000
From: "Eric" <ericp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Fuel Pressure Gauge kit
Can anyone recommend a good fuel pressure gauge "kit" and perhaps
where they bought it.
I'm looking at a few at the local auto stores - they appear to be all
oriented towards American cars - that is to say they are set up with
connections that directly fit TBI systems or Schrader style valves.
Naturally, I want to get one that will fit my equipment. (or at least
the adapters to do so.
Thanks All.
PS- I Still have not solved my severe hesitation problem - Oh, I've
fixed a myriad of other little problems I've found...but none have
resolved the REAL Dilemma!
Eric
VIN# 5557
Dunedin, FL
ericp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:45:31 +0100
From: "Ralf Philipp" <doc.brown@xxxxxx>
Subject: urethane bushings?
Toby!
Were did you get these urethane bushings from? I didn't find a source for
them, so far.
bye,
Ralf.
VIN 10284
> and tweak the suspension setup ... I have installed urethane bushings
> for the front sway bar attachments to the frame and to the lower
> control arms. Noise is up a bit, but my car handles awesome. It will
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:09:27 -0600
From: "K Creason" <dmc4687@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: gas ran over
I just filled up my tank and had a few problems....
For once the trigger hold worked-- and sure enough it didn't work at all and
gas over-flowed while I was checking everything else on the car.
Gas flowed down into the trunk area, pooled above the bolt/nut above the
wheel-well.
I got a rag and soaked that out of there.
Gas also ran all the way up front along the ridge that is suppossed to
channel light quantities of fluid down out and away from the trunk.
Now then... I'm airing the trunk out. What pieces/parts should I be double
checking for problems in the next few days?
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I read this somewhere:
"most experts agree that the end of the world will come by accident, most
likely. That's where we come in; we're Computer Experts, we make accidents."
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:28:49 -0500
From: "marvin" <marv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: virus found
Do not open any emails coming from my computer today. Ontario - Purchase Order - qquote, etc contain a virus.
We are terribly sorry and have taken action to have it cleaned immediately.
Marvin Stein
Printed Drinkware Company
924 Dundas Street
London, Ontario, Canada, N5W 3A1
tel: 519 - 434 - 1666
fax: 519 - 434 - 7071
email: marv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
web: printeddrinkware.com
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 21:57:09 +0100
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: BOSCH Replacement Parts for DeLorean
Follow this link to Bosch Germany - you can search by car make i.e. "DeLorean".
Works great! But the page is written in German - still - you should be able to make it out.
Lots of numbers and parts for our beloved car!
Best wishes :)
Mr. Stian Birkeland
Norway
VIN # 06759
Web: http://home.online.no/~stianfb/
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:56:59 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: High Speed Accelleration...
The first place I would look is anywhere that could restrict the
engine. If you don't know when last changed start with a new air
filter and fuel filter. If you feel it is "breaking up" as opposed to
"holding back" the ignition system might be breaking down. Now you are
on the way to a full tune-up spark plugs, cap, rotor, and ignition
wires. Since it is an automatic you should rule out a problem with the
shift computer going bad and forcing downshifts. To do this just stick
2 lites onto the diag plug and watch what the shift computer is
telling the solenoids.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:02:40 +0100
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: PRV engine in LANCIA THEMA
Hello,
I just found out that the same PRV with K-Jetronic fuel injection was used in the LANCIA THEMA up till 1992 where they switched to - ALFA.
(Yes, for those of you who have seen the DeLorean movie by Hegedus/Pennebaker, even John Z. DeLorean mentioned "in a few years we'll switch to Alfa". The background for that discussion in a board meeting at DMC Ltd. was the PRV's cost. I think DeLorean called it "highway robbery" among other things, if my memory serves me correct.
Yes, the PRV was indeed an expensive, yet reliable engine. Hmm - now I wonder what specs LANCIA fitted the THEMA with. How many horses? I'll try to find out.
Best wishes :)
Mr. Stian Birkeland
Norway
VIN # 06759
Web: http://home.online.no/~stianfb/
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Message: 19
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:49:30 -0500
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: High Speed Accelleration...
Pete,
I have a hunch that your problem may be a bad transmission computer
governor. While you are having problems coming back up to speed, your
transmission may be stuck in 2nd gear. The next time this happens, check to
see if your engine is revving. Also try to become conscious of how many
times you feel the transmission shift while you come up to speed from a full
stop.
The most common symptoms of a bad CG is that it will start you off in 2nd
gear, so I suggest not trying those 0-60 tests until you are certain of what
your transmission is doing.
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:22:29 EST
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
Subject: Fender fixed, now what
Hi,
I just got my Left front fender back from the body shop. They did a
great job at removing the dents but they scratched up the grain pretty good.
I have an original DMC scotch brite pad but the scratches are much too severe
for this to work. what # grit of sand paper should I use to get the grain
going again? or is there a better way? its looks like 60 grit would be
about right but please let me know before I go ruin it:)
Thanks
David
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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:32:32 -0000
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: urethane bushings?
Ralf - I sourced the urethane bushings through Honest Performance in
Renton, Washington. I have the part numbers at another location, so I
will post them, if you wish, a little later. I can tell you that the
bushings at the attachment to the front frame extensions are a bolt-on
replacement, although I did do a minor modification due to bushing
retention problems. The sway bar seems to apply a side load to the
bushings, causing them to drift sideways out of the housing. I added
a little retention knob to the "saddle bracket" and a matching dimple
in the bushing, to hold the bushing in place better. No further
challenges in the last year or so. The bushings at the lower control
arm to sway bar attachment were actually aftermarket 1994 Honda Civic
radius rod bushings. They have the correct outside diameter, but
needed to be thinned a little, and the inside hole diameter enlarged
to accept the steel sleeves from the original rubber bushings (which
were cracked and split - totally toast). The difference in handling
was definitely noticeable. As noted in another post, the interior
noise level from the suspension did increase a little, but well within
acceptable limits (for me, anyway).
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Ralf Philipp" <doc.brown@xxxx> wrote:
> Toby!
>
> Were did you get these urethane bushings from? I didn't find a
source for
> them, so far.
>
>
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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:39:16 +0000
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DOC Site Update
Hi All,
Well, I've finally managed it! Pictures from this last weekend's Classic
Car Show at the Birmingham NEC (including a shot of the Sunstar model),
Paul Salsbury's frame restoration, and photos of my gearbox problem -
now reassembled and ready to drive!
All that's left is to bleed the front brakes again (since I freed up the
calipers) and align the headlights. Bizarrely, they've worked since the
word go, until today when Jason rang me to ask if he was missing
something - like how to turn them on! I told him to jiggle the switch a
bit...
Best Wishes
Martin
#1458
DOC UK
www.delorean.co.uk
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Message: 23
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:45:32 -0000
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Light Switch Modification (was: Headlights Switch Problem)
I wrote:
> > I bought a new Lights Master Switch,
[snip]
> > I made a slight modification: the switch now operates a relay
> > (with contacts rated at 30Amps), which in turn switches all
lights. [snip}
> > I also put in a second relay that gets powered after the
> > ignitionswitch, switching the power for the headlights,
then "Scott Mueller" wrote:
> Post your schematic for the modifications in the DML archives.
> I am curious about this mod.
Scott and all others that responded,
I am currently working on a somewhat decent writeup on this matter.
(my notes were a totall mess, so I had to sort them out first)
When finished I will submit it to the Technical Information
Library at DMCnews.com I guess that from there it will find
it's way to the DMC-Tech files too.
Please all be patient,
I'd like to try to do this right the first time.
Thanks for taking interest,
JAN van de Wouw
Thinking Different... Using a Mac...
Living the Dream... Driving a DeLorean...
#05141 "Dagger" since Sept. 2000
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Message: 24
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:47:27 -0500
From: Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: air induction manifold removal - then what?
In for a penny, in for a pound...
If you've gone that far, I say keep going. You've already done most of
the hard parts. You will likely find an incredible mess to clean up in
the valley between the cylinder banks. Plus you *definitely* want to
replace the little cooling hoses down there. Get the good silicone ones
from Grady. If your water pump is original, you should seriously
consider doing that, too.
Yes, you need a bunch of O rings and gaskets. Just get the kit. The idle
speed pipe is a pain, but it is just a matter of patience. One trick is
to observe the pipe through the air metering plate opening so you can
see if it is correctly placed. Don't forget the O ring.
When I did mine, I tried to document every nut, washer and wire. When I
get time, I intend to put together a detailed checklist to complement
the excellent articles available in the DMCNews Tech Section. Except for
keeping track of all the details, this really isn't that hard a project,
and it is certainly a good way to get to know your engine.
--Pete Lucas
VIN #06703
On Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at 03:41 AM, Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> anyway, i'm the kind of guy who likes to mess with things so i think i
> want
> to remove my air induction manifold for cleaning.
> any tips would be much appreciated!
> Andy
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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:09:29 -0500
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge kit
Eric,
The fuel pressure gauge that I bought was on the recommendation of DMC Joe.
This is the NAPA Balkamp 700-1438 C.I.S. K-Jetronic Fuel Injection Tester
(according to the label on the box.) It comes with a variety of fittings
and adapters to hook to probably any fuel line in the DeLorean (except for
the big ones on the fuel pump).
Remember to have a bunch of new copper crush washers on hand when putting
your lines back together.
Walt (across the bay from you, remember? You are welcome to borrow
mine.) Tampa, FL
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