Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 10 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: Mystery Noise... From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 2. Hot Start Problem From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx> 3. Re: Mystery Noise... From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx> 4. Re: Concours discussion From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx> 5. Binacle swap anyone? From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx> 6. Tires From: Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxxxxxx> 7. Antenna cutoff switch done From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 8. DeLorean Election Results From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 9. Re: Hot Start Problem From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx> 10. Re: Tires From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:57:40 -0500 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Mystery Noise... Nathan, Start by inspecting the steering column universal joints. Remove the master cylinder *access cover and observe the steering shaft and universal joints while an assistant turns the steering wheel. * Workshop Manual fig. 7 "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Nathan E. Green <gzen21@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <WINGD2@xxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 11:25 AM Subject: [DML] Mystery Noise... > Hi folks, > It is usual for some sounds to emerge from #10188--heck all these cars > are 18-19yrs old! My car is a daily driver with higher mileage(probably > 100k+). > But I heard a noise last night I had never heard. I sounded like a thud > from the left front. I was turning into a parking lot at about 10mph, with > the wheels about 3/4 of the way. I did some experiments: only happen when I > turn left, faster or slower--no noise, steering seems to behave normally. I > am planning on looking at the steering box and under the front end.(It was > dark when this happened last night).Sound is definently coming from left > front part of car. Steering box maybe? Maybe left wheel assembly? > I know I need new front shocks, but it seems to happen only at this speed. > Steering box seemed tight last time I looked(~2k miles ago). Can anyone > help? Can any one steer(pun) me in the right direction? THanks. > > Nathan E. Green > gzen21@xxxxxxxxxx > > "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88mph you're gonna' see > some serious s--t" > -Doc Brown: "Back to the Future" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 18:04:44 GMT From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Hot Start Problem I need some good suggestions here... As some of you may know late this summer I had my local garage swap the fuel pump (it was noisy). When they changed the waterpump they accidentally broke the cold start switch, which they replaced with the standard Boschpart. >From late Aug, till now Ive had a mysterious hot start problem. If I stop to fill gas (say 5min) the car starts right up. But if I park and come back say 10-15 min. the car cranks but is impossible to start. Since not much had been done to this DeLorean over the last years before I got it, I remember to have read that changing the fuel accumulator would be the thing to do (supposedly it cures 95% of all hot start problems). Well, this was changed by my garage but unfortunately I have to say that my DeLorean is in the other 5% scale... It still wont start when hot. When I turn the key, EVERYTHING ENGAGES, the engine cranks but just wont start. When the engine is cold it fires right up. So...since a new fuel accumulator didnt solve the hot start problem, what will? Please help. Mr. Stian Birkeland Norway VIN # 06759 _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 22:12:41 -0000 From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Mystery Noise... Inspect the frame for rusted out sections, the sway bar attachments and bushings, the spring seats ( the springs move around in them) the sway bar mountings at the frame (make sure you have the recall). David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Nathan E. Green" <gzen21@xxxx> wrote: > Hi folks, > It is usual for some sounds to emerge from #10188--heck all these cars > are 18-19yrs old! My car is a daily driver with higher mileage(probably > 100k+). > But I heard a noise last night I had never heard. I sounded like a thud > from the left front. I was turning into a parking lot at about 10mph, with > the wheels about 3/4 of the way. I did some experiments: only happen when I > turn left, faster or slower--no noise, steering seems to behave normally. I > am planning on looking at the steering box and under the front end.(It was > dark when this happened last night).Sound is definently coming from left > front part of car. Steering box maybe? Maybe left wheel assembly? > I know I need new front shocks, but it seems to happen only at this speed. > Steering box seemed tight last time I looked(~2k miles ago). Can anyone > help? Can any one steer(pun) me in the right direction? THanks. > > Nathan E. Green > gzen21@xxxx > > "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88mph you're gonna' see > some serious s--t" > -Doc Brown: "Back to the Future" > > > > > > _______________________________________________________ > Say Bye to Slow Internet! > http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 22:07:40 -0000 From: "jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx " <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Concours discussion I know you asked James but I had to answer also, the 1st place winner from Cleavland is for sale, go to the dmcnews website under cars for sale and you will find it for $35,000. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 2nd place winner and I'll sell for $33,000. ha! ha! --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, johnmidd1@xxxx wrote: > James, > > I know that you could probably spend an unbelievable amount of money, but > generally speaking, how much would it cost for one done for a concours as > opposed to a "refurbished" one at $29,500- same? more? way more? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 13:44:12 HST From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Binacle swap anyone? I just recently purchased a used black binacle in excellent condition. My interior is grey. Before I have it dyed, I figured I'd post to the list that I'd be interested in a swap if anyone had a grey one in excellent condition, and was in need of a black one. This way, we'd both make out well. Anyone? E-mail me privately please at Danrc30(at)hotmail.com Thank you. ---Dan _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 20:46:57 -0500 (EST) From: Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxxxxxx> Subject: Tires I was out the other day pushing my the D a bit, and I found what I'd call a considerable understeer. Has anyone considered/tried putting softer tires in the front than in the back - ie Yoko A520 in front/Yoko AVS intermediate in the rear? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 21:01:24 -0500 From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Antenna cutoff switch done I went to a local auto part store and got a small thin black rocker type switch with two leads. The antenna wire was easily identified by the bright blue label on it from the radio manufacturer. I cut the car's original white wire after the push in connector and hooked up the switch. I fired up my CD player and "voila" no antenna going up!! I then flicked on the switch and up it went. So if I am listening to the CD player for long periods, stopping and getting out etc... I am not putting un-needed wear and tear on the antenna mechanism. The big question was, where was I going to install the switch? I pondered over cutting a hole in one of the dummy switches, but it would have meant more work running the wire under the console. I ended up finding the most easiest solution........I tucked the switch in-between the center console and the right side drivers knee pad where they meet! It is a very snug fit and the pressure from the two keep so firmly in place that the switch does not move at all when flicking it. The best part is you cannot see if even if you try and it is easily in reach by just placing your hand underneath the knee pad. This placement also leaves me the option of removing the switch without marring or cutting any of the interior trim. I wrapped the switch edges so it would not rub or cut either knee pad or console. I didn't really want to upset the integrity of the stock switches....dummy or not. I though about getting a defrost switch but you end up with the accidental turning it on from your shift arm as well as having to remove the defrost logo somehow. If you are thinking about installing a switch like this because your radio isn't as sophisticated as some mentioned in other postings, try the tight fit between these two trim pieces. It worked for me! Thanks to everyone for the advise and feedback Tom vin #005732 MT Check out my DeLorean web site http://www.geocities.com/outatime81/ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 09:00:16 -0500 From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: DeLorean Election Results In case anyone missed it, in last night's election John DeLorean's nephew Mark ran for County Commissioner here in Cleveland's Cuyahoga County. The results are in, and Mark DeLorean failed to unseat the incumbent. >From clevelandlive.com: COUNTY COMMISSIONER (FULL TERM COMM 1-03-01) DEM - JANE L. CAMPBELL . . . . . 356,499 74.24 REP - MARK DeLOREAN . . . . . . 123,703 25.76 A member of the DeLorean family in politics might help raise interest in our cars, especially if that person ever sought national office. If Mr. DeLorean is not too discouraged by this election, perhaps he will try again someday. After all, he did get the support of 123,703 people. - Mike Substelny ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 14:02:45 -0000 From: "Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Hot Start Problem Perhaps you need the fitting on that screws into the top of the pump to attach the main fuel line to. You old fuel pump you sold me still had this on it and I did not know what to do with it as it looked different from the fitting I have. Perhaps you need this part back. If nobody else has any suggestions, let me know and I'll mail it back to you. (ultra'at'isd.net) Jim Reeve #6960 [long quote removed by moderator] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 10:07:08 -0500 From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Tires Jim Strickland wrote: > I was out the other day pushing my the D a bit, and I found what I'd call a > considerable understeer. Understeer in a rear-engine car? Under what circumstances did you experience this? > Has anyone considered/tried putting softer tires > in the front than in the back - ie > Yoko A520 in front/Yoko AVS intermediate in the rear? As we have heard frequently in the news lately, if you run your tires at any pressure other than that specified by the automobile's manufacturer you might create a safety hazard. Perhaps it is possible to run a "softer" tire at a pressure that will give adequate safety, but I have no idea how to determine this, and I do not even know who to ask. I would be afraid to trust the advice of an anonymous person on the internet. Who should answer Jim's question? If a person claimed to me that they could improve handling by changing my tire parameters, what sort of credentials should he/she present before I listen to him/her? - Mike Substelny VIN 01280, 7 years ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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