To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 7 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: Delco Alternator Fuel Pick up, etc. From: "IN2TIME" <Gary@xxxxxxxxxxx> 2. Final post on alternators From: "basfe25" <dmcman73@xxxxxxxxxxx> 3. AW: Alternators: Rebuilt vs Remanufactured From: "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxxxx> 4. warranties From: Soma576@xxxxxxx 5. Admin: Alternator hooplah From: "ksgrimsr" <knut.s.grimsrud@xxxxxxxxx> 6. RE: Delorean Myths/DeLorean facts From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 7. Re: Las Vegas car for sale From: "Ian Foster" <ian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:03:00 -0700 From: "IN2TIME" <Gary@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Delco Alternator Fuel Pick up, etc. >Well, I've never been called... The point John, which seems to have eluded you, is to stop calling people names and proposing criteria for whether or not they should even own a DeLorean. OMHO, Your recent email was not an informative DML posting, by a reputable DeLorean Parts Supplier. It was downright insulting, and it hurt your reputation. Personally, I value all DML inputs, even conflicting ones, but name-calling and insults are unnecessary. I value the contributions made by all of the vendors, but it is still my choice whether to buy new or used parts from them. Their polite assistance in helping me to make an informed decision is also appreciated, but it is still my decision. Gary www.IN2TIME.com ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:07:47 -0000 From: "basfe25" <dmcman73@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Final post on alternators This is going to be my final post on this subject because I am not about to get into a debate over it. I used this setup because it is very reliable, inexpensive and I have the comfort knowing that if it goes it can be replaced in a matter of hours not days waiting. Others may like to go and get a bolt on replacement...that's fine that is their own God given choice. People have asked me what I did, wanted to know if I had instructions and I supplied them...that's all. If anyone wants to know how I performed a modification I will supply them with any instructions I can because I am that type of guy. I don't expect anything in return and I don't make a dime off it. If I have spare parts to sell I post it on the DML to give people first crack at it even though I know I can make more money on it on eBay. This is a hobby for me and others and when people have the same interests and hobbies you help each other out...that's what it's all about. I am not saying my setup is the best all around...fact is any alternator will go..new, remanufactured or rebuilt. Case in point I have heard numerous accounts of NEW alternators from you John going and needing to be replaced. You can say all you want and praise your stuff all you want. What ticked me off it your previous post (and a LOT of other DML list members) is you calling me and other Delorean owners "cheap" or stating that I or anyone else in the Delorean community dose not deserve to own a Delorean because we didn't buy something from you or some other vendor or because we installed a remanufacture/rebuilt part. That's just a dirty business practice (like "borrowing" someone's name). You had a bad experience at Pep Boys...serves you right...most mechanics there are straight out of trade school just learning the ropes. Everyone can tell you stories about bad experiences at mechanics. I have not once had a problem with any rebuilt/remanufactured part that I have purchased from a reliable auto parts store. In most cases they have out lived the actual car. In my opinion if I was to go with a bolt on replacement I would go with Rob's setup. Yes it's more expensive but I have only heard of ONE failure on his setup and that was due to the mechanic screwing it up while installing it. I do my homework...I talk to a lot of Delorean owners on and off the list and I listen to what they recommend and say. Most people will never admit to it because they are afraid that if they complain about a vendor they will be "banished" from purchasing stuff from them as one vendor does now. That's it....I'm done on this topic. If anyone else would like to know of other "cheap" replacement parts contact me. Steve ("el cheapo") ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:58:53 +0200 From: "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxxxx> Subject: AW: Alternators: Rebuilt vs Remanufactured Why be so complicated ? I guess in about 90% of all failed alternators only the brushes need to be replaced, that's about 5 Euro here in germany, done by yourself in less than an hour ! And if necessary also a the front bearing can be replaced without any big trouble. The first one I replaced this way (only the brushes) is still driving around, and that for about 60000 miles now. And my D will never see any other alternator than the original one, as long as the diodes are ok. Keep in mind, a regular alternator lasts about 100000 miles until the brushes need to be replaced. Why should the original Delorean one be worse ? Elvis & 6548 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:00:36 EDT From: Soma576@xxxxxxx Subject: warranties Hey all, can someone who has the original warranty folder answer this question for me: what was the warranty offered with the DeLorean? what were the different terms? i think there was a body panel gaurantee, a 'bumper to bumper' warranty, and then a powertrain warranty. could someone who has the actual info please verify? Thanks, Andy Soma576@xxxxxxx 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 Fargo, ND 58102 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 03:21:16 -0000 From: "ksgrimsr" <knut.s.grimsrud@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Admin: Alternator hooplah The alternator thread is heading into the personal territory (if it's not already there). Further followups that can be construed as personal in nature rather than informative and helpful will be bounced. Knut (cann't we all just get along?) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:58:50 -0400 From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: RE: Delorean Myths/DeLorean facts DMCH had a nice postcard included with our packets from Memphis.. I only got one, so it's not like I can hand them out at shows. Very nice photo on it too. Something similar with a pointer to the DML may be nice. Frankly, unless I am paid to advertise for a vendor, I wont. :) -----Original Message----- From: Montgomery, Ken [mailto:kenm@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 7:25 PM To: 'dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [DML] Delorean Myths/DeLorean facts <SNIP> What I want to make is a large postcard that I and my fellow DeLorean club members can hand out that answers most of these questions. I'm sure someone out there has already done this. And since I hate to 're-invent the wheel' I was wondering if anyone would share their Q/A sheets with me? <SNIP> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:36:39 +0800 From: "Ian Foster" <ian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Las Vegas car for sale Careful Mark, I recently (2 weeks ago) had an unpleasant experience with a fellow selling a 'D' in LasVegas. It was advertised in the LA papers for $14k. Regards, IAN ***************** Vins 0780, 1205, and 6425 ----- Original Message ----- From: "espritmark" <markcl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 8:11 AM Subject: [DML] Las Vegas car for sale > Any listers in the Las Vegas area willing to look at a car for > sale? Or can anybody recommend any good Las Vegas area mechanics > for doing a buyers inspection? > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx > > To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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