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There are 23 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: It started easy enough...
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
2. sick
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
3. CLINTON TO VISIT BELFAST
From: ROBLAMROCK@xxxxxxx
4. Fuel Injection Test Gauges
From: "Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. manual trans question
From: "sk1pper" <sk1pper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
From: "The Floodle" <floodle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Travel buddy to Ireland?
From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx>
8. Re: CLINTON TO VISIT BELFAST
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
9. Fan speed "3" is gone..
From: "Hank Eskin" <heskin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
10. lambda question
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
11. Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
From: srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
12. Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
13. Fuel Pick Up Hose Substitute.
From: DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx
14. Of Ground Effects & Two-Toned Interiors...
From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxxxxxx>
15. Ignition Compensating Resistors/Ballast Resistors
From: "Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Re: oil plug socket
From: mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
17. Tuneup and Mirror Problems
From: "Ed Garbade" <garbadee@xxxxxxxxxxx>
18. Trailing arm bolts
From: "Jerry Harry" <jerryHarry@xxxxxxx>
19. Re: Of Ground Effects & Two-Toned Interiors...
From: Christian Williams <delorean@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
20. Re: Fan speed "3" is gone..
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
21. Re: lambda question
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
22. Re: It started easy enough...
From: "Hank Eskin" <heskin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
23. Mid Atlantic DMC Saturday 14, April 2001
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:40:03 EDT
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: It started easy enough...
In a message dated 4/5/01 8:49:43 PM Central Daylight Time,
heskin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Does anyone have an alternate method for this simple repair, or am I in
> need of a new tool (pop riveter)? Everything else in the car seems easy to
> disassemble, except this. Help.
>
> Thanks much,
>
>
Hello Hank,
you are not alone. i did this repair while i was in my doors this winter, and
yes, you will have to drill out the rivets. it's pretty straightforward
after that. you may be able to find some small bolts and nuts that will go
where the rivets were. i just used a pop rivet gun to put some new ones in
there. you are on the right track, you just have to go for it and maybe be
creative!
as for the window switch, call the vendors (esp. PJ Grady and DMCJoe) - they
have some used parts on hand and maybe they can help out! btw - how did you
manage to destroy the switch?
Andy
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 01:18:18 EDT
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: sick
talk about sick....... humorous in a revolting kind of way.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1129700008
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 04:28:54 EDT
From: ROBLAMROCK@xxxxxxx
Subject: CLINTON TO VISIT BELFAST
LATEST NEWS:
Former US President Bill Jefferson Clinton is coming to Belfast on Thursday
May 24th 2001 (No kidding).- Has he heard about Eurofest 2001?
There's still time for you to sign up to the greatest DeLorean party ever!
There are so many people coming from so many states and countries that this
will look like a United Nations DeLorean summit.
Robert Lamrock
Eurofest 2001, (24th - 27th May)
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:05:08 -0500
From: "Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Fuel Injection Test Gauges
Interesting,
both 12dy3617u & 12zx3617u take you to the same test set at JCWhitney.com
I changed the title of this message to aid in future archive searches.
Scott Mueller
DMCNEWS 002981
DOA 5031
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From: Scott Mueller [mailto:scott.a.mueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
[MODERATORS NOTE- althought this looks like a duplicate of the prior
message, one of the SKU numbers must be in error. Call the company!]
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:55:06 -0500
From: "sk1pper" <sk1pper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: manual trans question
Does anyone know how much HP a manual can safely handle?
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 15:57:24 -0500
From: "The Floodle" <floodle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
First off, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me find he cause of my fuel supply problem. As it turns out, the hose that connects the fuel pump to the baffle is completely missing (!), which means the fuel pump is sucking gas directly from the top of the tank. I looked on delorean.com and the part is $91. Does anyone else know of a replacement that does not cost as much? Will standard fuel line work just as well?
Also, another problem popped up this week. The passenger side door does not open from the outside. I found that the door cannot be locked or unlocked from the outside either. Get inside the car, though, and it opens, closes, locks and uclocks fine. It has me puzzled. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Aaron King
Kirkland, WA
vin#1217
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2001 10:22:28 -1000
From: "Dan RC30" <Danrc30@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Travel buddy to Ireland?
I'd like to split a room with someone in Ireland. I plan on leaving on the
evening of the 20th, or the early morning of the 21st to arrive in Dublin.
I'll stay there until the 24th and then take the train to Belfast in the
morning to arrive in time for the event. Then I plan on returning to Dublin
on the 28th or 29th, and then fly back home. This is my hypothetical
itinerary. I want to know if anyone is interested in joining me on this
endeavor? I am flexible on this, but I need to know immediately. I need to
book the flight by the end of the 5th of this month (tomorrow). E-mail me
directly at Danrc30(at)hotmail.com if you're interested. Thanks.
---Dan
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 12:12:02 -0400
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: CLINTON TO VISIT BELFAST
I invited him.. I hope no one minds. :)
Seriously...
The DOA web site says that the hotel we are staying at is the same hotel the
President has stayed at.. I wonder if he will be in the same hotel as us?!
ROBLAMROCK@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> LATEST NEWS:
> Former US President Bill Jefferson Clinton is coming to Belfast on Thursday
> May 24th 2001 (No kidding).- Has he heard about Eurofest 2001?
<SNIP>
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:36:26 -0400
From: "Hank Eskin" <heskin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Fan speed "3" is gone..
Another quick question:
My A/C fan only works on speeds of: off,1,2 and 4. Speed three does not
work. I've replaced the fan speed switch, still doesn't work. I've swapped
the 3rd and 4th fan speed relays in the fuse box, and 3rd still doesn't work
(4th still works). Where else can I look?
Sometimes you really want "3"!!
Thanks in advance,
-Hank Eskin #1619
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:49:35 EDT
From: Delorean17@xxxxxxx
Subject: lambda question
Hello list,
I finally got my engine back together after replacing the water pump
hoses and gaskets. My car has always ran rich since I bought it(only 15
miles ago)
It smells like gas real bad when it runs and you can see a little smoke
coming from the exhaust. I tried tuning the 02 mixture screw back about 1/8
turn but then the car will begin to stall out so I have to turn it back in to
keep it going. It has a brand new 02 sensor. The frequency valve runs
constantly and never shuts off. I think this may be part of my problem. It
used to shut off or slow down after the car heated up but now it doesnt.
someone suggested that my Lambda ECU is bad. how can I test it? I checked
the Lambda relay and it is not stuck, its working fine. any help would be
greatly appreciated!
Thank you
David
#2496-
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 19:43:17 -0000
From: srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
I would not recomend using standard fuel line tubing inside the tank.
The rubber coating that is on the outside of the tude will
dissintergrate over time and mix in with the fuel...very bad. As high
of a price the pick up line is, it's worth it. The tube is not a
straight line, it's curved in a few places...like a winding snake.
The tube from what I understand is a new type of tube, not the OEM
ones. The Delorean vendors had them remade and they are alot more
durable.
As for your door problem....it sounds like the link that goes to the
outside door handle and the link that goes to your outside lock have
either fallen off of have been disconnected. You'll have to take the
door trim off to look inside to see what the problem is.
Steve
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "The Floodle" <floodle@xxxx> wrote:
> First off, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me find he cause
of my fuel supply problem. As it turns out, the hose that connects
the fuel pump to the baffle is completely missing (!), which means
the fuel pump is sucking gas directly from the top of the tank. I
looked on delorean.com and the part is $91. Does anyone else know of
a replacement that does not cost as much? Will standard fuel line
work just as well?
>
> Also, another problem popped up this week. The passenger side door
does not open from the outside. I found that the door cannot be
locked or unlocked from the outside either. Get inside the car,
though, and it opens, closes, locks and uclocks fine. It has me
puzzled. Any ideas?
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 20:25:28 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: A new DMC owner with a problem
As much as I also hate paying $90+ dollars for a hose less than 2 feet
long I recommend that you do so. While you are at it make sure all of
the rest of the parts are there. It also wouldn't be a bad idea if it
hasn't been done in a while to replace the fuel filter. (Here I am
spending more of your money!) On the doors you will only know what is
going on once you open it up and get a look inside. (Maybe parts are
missing inside?)
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "The Floodle" <floodle@xxxx> wrote:
> First off, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me find he cause of
my fuel supply problem. As it turns out, the hose that connects the
fuel pump to the baffle is completely missing (!), which means the
fuel pump is sucking gas directly from the top of the tank.
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 20:50:20 -0000
From: DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx
Subject: Fuel Pick Up Hose Substitute.
No, there is no suitable replacement for the part. When you look at
the hose, you'll see that it is pre formed into a "P" shape with 90°
elbows at each end. Any regular hose that you find will be straight.
And since it will need to be resistant to gasoline, it will be just
as soft as the original. In otherwords, it will kink when you install
it. The larger, more stiff vapor/breather hose will not work either.
It is composed of 2 layers: Inner layer is soft, gasoline resistant
type rubber, and the outside is just regular hard rubber. The gas
will eat thru and seperate the rubber layers, and you'll be back to
the same situation.
I know what you probably thinking now, and the answer is no there as
well. Making your own 90° elbows out of brass will not work as a
substitute. The brass can leak, and you cannot use teflon tape to
seal it.
You might be able to get away with another type of hose temporarily,
but I would not reccomend that you even open up the fuel tank again
untill you have all the nessisary parts to install. For what it may
even cost in gas to run around town, plus what you will pay for the
substitute parts, can add up to almost a third of the cost for the
new pickup hose. If you bite the bullet and get the new $91 hose, you
will be much more happy with the results in the end.
-Robert
vin 6585
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "The Floodle" <floodle@xxxx> wrote:
<SNIP>
As it turns out, the hose that connects the fuel pump to the baffle
is completely missing (!), which means the fuel pump is sucking gas
directly from the top of the tank. I looked on delorean.com and the
part is $91. Does anyone else know of a replacement that does not
cost as much? Will standard fuel line work just as well?
<SNIP>
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 15:42:00 -0500
From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Of Ground Effects & Two-Toned Interiors...
Hey guys,
I was looking at the pics on thegallerias.com and noticed
some pretty spiffy cars. My questions are this:
1. I have heard of the "legend" of 2-tone interiors, but how
many were made? Could a person w/ an '81 or '82 have these
made for their cars?
I believe the two-toner also had some cool ground effects on it.
The side skirts, black, had "DeLorean" in silver, and the front "thing"
looked as if it were bolted onto the stock "thing" (Note: "Thing" refers
to
the scrub bar under the bumper, I do not know the correct name, so please
fill me in, thanks.) : )
2.The question is, WHO makes these effects? They are SO tight!
Any info will be greatly appreciated and also retained for future
reference when
I go to do this to my car...when I get it! : )
Thanks guys,
Robert G.
deloreandude@xxxxxxxx
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:05:16 -0500
From: "Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Ignition Compensating Resistors/Ballast Resistors
The large white resistors mounted on the left firewall of the engine
compartment, next to the engine compartment light switch, get hot when the
engine is running.
Are these resistors supposed to be hot when the engine is running?
Just curious.
Scott Mueller
DMCNEWS 002981
DOA 5031
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 23:42:48 -0000
From: mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: oil plug socket
To: Erik and the List.
The oil drain plug removal tool info has already been covered in
previous posts on the DML. I just happened to come across them while
attempting to read every post. It's going to take a while as I am
just over half way.
The following messages cover how to make or who to buy from the
oil drain plug removal tool: 1245, 1260, 5009, 5773, 5782, 5809,
5812, 5831, 6015.
I think the DMCTech collaboration of technical help and know how
is a great idea. It will put a stop to unnecessary repetition of
technical advice.
I'm the guy who is having my DeLorean's PRV V6 heads,
distributor (with a different cap), intake, and crankcase cover mated
to the Eagle Premier 3.0 Litre V6 block. Message #15299.
My 'D' is STILL in the shop. So I have no personal experience
with having to remove the oil drain plug, yet. I hope to have
the 'D' out soon to let everyone know just what was done and the
costs involved.
Mark R. Vanyo
VIN # 02261
Lic OUTATYM
P.S. Message # 6771 makes some good quick reading for any newbie's
looking to buy their first (DeLorean) classic car.
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 20:19:20 -0400
From: "Ed Garbade" <garbadee@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Tuneup and Mirror Problems
This weekend I am planning on doing a tuneup to my D. In addition, the
driver's side mirror isn't working.
Any pointers or tech sites on these issues? Assume I need to take the door
panel off to access the mirror switch and motor.
Ed
10541
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Message: 18
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 19:32:02 -0500
From: "Jerry Harry" <jerryHarry@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Trailing arm bolts
Can someone tell me what these are called in the parts book, page and number?
I find all kinds of things that I think would need inspection from time to time but none are called trailing arm bolts.
Thanks for the education.
Jerry
Vin# 4890
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Message: 19
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:37:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christian Williams <delorean@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Of Ground Effects & Two-Toned Interiors...
And who makes/stocks the blackouts for the headlights?
-Christian
On Fri, 6 Apr 2001, Robert Greenhaw wrote:
> Hey guys,
> I was looking at the pics on thegallerias.com and noticed
> some pretty spiffy cars. My questions are this:
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Message: 20
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 00:46:02 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Fan speed "3" is gone..
Obviously the parts you replaced were good because you still have the
same problem. Save the fan switch and now you also know the 3 and 4
speed relays are alright. It is a simple circuit so I can only
conclude either a break in the wire (ky) from the 3 speed relay or
more likely a connector has backed out of the relay panel where you
insert the relays. Pull relay 3 speed and with a light examine the
electrical connectors to see if they are pushed and locked all of the
way up. If needed pull 4 speed relay to compare. There is a tiny tab
that locks the connecters into the plastic, you may have to bend it
SLIGHTLY so that the connecter is retained in the block when you
reinsert the relay. If you have the workshop manual refer to M:18:19.
It is a little ambiguous so follow relay #12. Use standard electrical
troubleshooting techniques to isolate the problem.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Hank Eskin" <heskin@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Another quick question:
>
> My A/C fan only works on speeds of: off,1,2 and 4. Speed three
does not
> work. I've replaced the fan speed switch, still doesn't work. I've
swapped
> the 3rd and 4th fan speed relays in the fuse box, and 3rd still
doesn't work
> (4th still works). Where else can I look?
> Sometimes you really want "3"!!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> -Hank Eskin #1619
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Message: 21
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 00:57:48 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: lambda question
When it warms up pull the plug on the cold start valve and see if that
helps. Make sure that the three brass adjusting screws are LIGHTLY
seated. Make sure that at idle the idle micro is working,(test with a
meter). Try never to twiddle the mixture screw, it is very sensitive
and can only be properly set with an analyzer. Check all of the vacuum
hoses for proper routing and brittleness. If they get hard they crack
and leak and it is very hard to find. Make sure that you have a good
seal on the plug over the mixture screw, an air leak there will screw
up the air-fuel ratio. Do all of the simple stuff before you mess with
the lambda circuit, if it is buzzing it is probably OK.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Delorean17@xxxx wrote:
> Hello list,
> I finally got my engine back together after replacing the water
pump
> hoses and gaskets. My car has always ran rich since I bought
it(only 15
> miles ago)
> It smells like gas real bad when it runs and you can see a
little smoke
> coming from the exhaust. I tried tuning the 02 mixture screw back
about 1/8
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Message: 22
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 21:07:41 -0400
From: "Hank Eskin" <heskin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: It started easy enough...
> go for it and maybe be creative!
Man, "be creative" was an understatement! I peeled back the vinyl trim,
drilled out three rivets, and glued the trim back in place. Only then did I
realize that the existing holes are now larger than the new 1/8" rivets, and
the next rivet size up was too big. So I had to peel back (glue had not set
yet) the vinyl trim and the foam backing, and install small sheet metal
supports behind the holes (drilled holes and riveted those in), so the
rivets would actually hold tight. I could have used washers, I know, but
didn't have any good ones around. Besides, this is a much more solid base in
which to rivet the vent frame. While riveting the third rivet, it broke the
nail part of the rivet, and I could not get it to break off. So I had to
file off and drill out that rivet and start all over. Now I can glue
everything back together again. In attaching the frame, it doesn't quite
fit as square as the original, and getting that one large upper rivet in
place was a hassle (due to the vinyl on the edge getting in the way, ugh),
but I finally got it all done. The re-install into the door happens
tomorrow, and I sure hope everything lines up.
Thanks for your help.
-Hank
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Message: 23
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 22:52:06 EDT
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
Subject: Mid Atlantic DMC Saturday 14, April 2001
Are there any owners driving NORTH to the door adjustment and technical
social with Rob Grady? There are 4 DMC's traveling together from Washington,
DC, maybe 5 if I can clear my schedule. Anyone here taking their car?
Mike
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