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Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Cartoon DeLorean in VH1 promo
From: "d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Re: DeLorean in Spymate!
From: kKoncelik@xxxxxxx
3. Re: Lawnmower like sound
From: Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>
4. Project Delorean Site Updated
From: Steve Stankiewicz <protodelorean@xxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: Re: DeLorean in tv promo
From: DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: delorean spark plug leads
From: "Steve Abbott" <abbotts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: delorean spark plug leads
From: "dmcrobin" <rps@xxxxxxxxxx>
8. Petrol/GAS tank for US Market
From: MichaelRPack1@xxxxxx
9. Re: Lawnmower like sound
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: winter storage question
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
11. Re: winter storage question
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
12. DeLorean in Jenna Jamison E! True Hollywood Story
From: MichaelRPack1@xxxxxx
13. What engine oil should I use?
From: casey barlow <dmc1288mph@xxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:18:16 -0000
From: "d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Cartoon DeLorean in VH1 promo
List,
Has anyone else seen the Christmas VH1 promo
that uses a cartoon set and a cartoon Delorean?
As with most Delorean related things on VH1, they
mis-represent the engine placement in the car by
showing Christmas presents in the engine bay area
with a cartoon person standing next to the car.
The car is shown only for a second or two at the end
of the promo, just before the full screen VH1 logo.
I have not had a chance to try to tape it and run it at
freeze frame to get a good look at the car cartoon.
Later,
Rich W.
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 17:44:10 EST
From: kKoncelik@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DeLorean in Spymate!
There is a full article on Spymate in the current issue of DeLorean Car
Show
Magazine by the owner of the car in the movie.
www.deloreancarshow.com
Ken
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:57:58 -0800 (PST)
From: Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Lawnmower like sound
Sounds like exhaust manifold gasket..
--- "Palatinus, Joe" <jopalatinus@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello list,
> My daily driver has about 36,000 miles on its (new
> crate) engine (110,000 miles on the body, and it
> started to perform a little sluggish, so `I decided
> to change the plugs, wires, cap, coil, and o2
> sensor. as well as the air filter. The car still
> sounds + smells lawnmower like. and when
> accelerating I here a ticking/sputtering sound. The
> performance is normal for the car however, its just
> the sound. <SNIP>
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 15:23:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Stankiewicz <protodelorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Project Delorean Site Updated
Yes, I've finally updated the site. Progress has been
hindered since November since I've been installing a
furnace in the garage, but considering I hadn't
updated the site since April, I still had some content
that hadn't been seen.
This update covers the completion of the engine
install/conversion, the coil-over shocks and springs
and the big-brake conversion.
More to come!
=====
Steve
VIN 2650 ("Project Delorean")
www.projectdelorean.com
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 17:40:22 -0600
From: DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: DeLorean in tv promo
Hey darkstar are you going to update your web page soon, you are the
one with the deadshank delorean correct?
If i mistook you for someone else, MY BAD!
Mark
On Monday, December 22, 2003, at 02:45 PM, Darkstar wrote:
> with a properly adjusted (well a little on the tight side) e-brake you
> cn do
> it easly enough on wet pavement but it can get hard to control if you
> are
> not careful. just be sure you are on a surface where if you loose
> control
> you wont hit any thing. another thing you can do is on dry pavement
> put
> some loose sand in the area where you want to slide that way when you
> get
> off the sand the recovery is a bit easier. dont forget to get that
> clucth
> in before you get past the first or second click on the e-brake.
> doing burn
> outs, and e-brake slides dosn't really hurt the car perminantly. the
> clutch
> will take some abuse but that is not that hard to change in a day. it
> takes
> some pratice to get both right. feel free to contact me for more info.
>
> Darkstar
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: December 22, 2003 11:33 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean in tv promo
>
>
> Good luck getting a DeLorean to do a handbrake turn, the handbrake
> sucks in all deloreans. Unless they put vaseline on the road for you
> I doubt it can be done!
> Anyway, that said, it would not damage your car to try it.
>
> Best wishes,
> John
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:48:41 -0000
From: "Steve Abbott" <abbotts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: delorean spark plug leads
The Bosch (original equipment) part number for the complete ignition
lead set for the Volvo version of the V6 is B6087. For the Renault
version the part no is B4044. The difference between the two would
most likely just be in the length of the coil lead, either of which
might not be suitable for the Delorean anyway. You might need to take
the original coil lead in to your supplier to match it up with one
from their stock items. If they don't supply Bosch parts, they should
be able to use the Bosch part number to cross-match it to the brand
(s) they carry.
BTW, the Bosch part no for the distributor cap is GB797, and for the
rotor it is GB747, if that's any help at all :)
Hoping that these part numbers are still current, as my catalogue is
a few years old I'm afraid.
Cheers
Steve Abbott
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "simonsays10002003"
<simonsays10002003@xxxx> wrote:
> hi i live in the uk and am having problems finding a company that
> sells ignition leads,i really want a part number and manufacturer
or
> manufacurers so that i can go to my local halfords [motor factures]
to
> get them. thanks simon
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 00:13:13 -0000
From: "dmcrobin" <rps@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: delorean spark plug leads
Simon,
I tried all three sets listed at Halfords and they were all wrong.
Got to www.delorean.co.uk - martin and dave will have them in stock
which is where I got mine from. £60 for the set + £12 for the coil
lead I think.
Cheers
Robin
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "simonsays10002003"
<simonsays10002003@xxxx> wrote:
> hi i live in the uk and am having problems finding a company that
> sells ignition leads,i really want a part number and manufacturer
or
> manufacurers so that i can go to my local halfords [motor factures]
to
> get them. thanks simon
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:36:39 EST
From: MichaelRPack1@xxxxxx
Subject: Petrol/GAS tank for US Market
Does anyone have a new USA market DeLorean petrol tank that I can buy?
I sincerely appreciate your assistance.
Sincerely,
Michael
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 01:52:32 -0000
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Lawnmower like sound
It more than likely is an exhaust leak. I can't from here tell which
side but it could be both. Call one of the "D" venders up and get a
set of studs, nuts, and gaskets. If you don't have experience at
working on exhaust systems and/or you don't have a torch you may want
to give this job out. It is not uncommon to break studs off getting
things apart.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Palatinus, Joe" <jopalatinus@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello list,
> My daily driver has about 36,000 miles on its (new crate) engine
(110,000 miles on the body, and it started to perform a little
sluggish, so `I decided to change the plugs, wires, cap, coil, and o2
sensor. as well as the air filter. The car still sounds + smells
lawnmower like. and when accelerating I here a ticking/sputtering
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 02:03:37 -0000
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: winter storage question
The problem with doing it through the fuel pick-up is that not only
can you not inspect the inside of the tank well, you can't clean it
either. IMHO it is no biggie to remove the fuel pump and inspect the
boot, the pick-up hose, and the baffle more completely, drain the
fuel, and then put everything back. Since this is one of the "hidden"
areas of the car I like to look in there once in a while. When you get
a good look in there you can actually see a bubble of water floating
in the fuel, shiny pieces of metal, dirt, etc in the fuel. In many
cars the baffle is either not properly assembled or parts are broken
or missing. You just can't tell all this through the fuel sender.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 01:56:30 -0000
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: winter storage question
When I said vacuum I meant with a liquid extractor. You are correct, a
wet/dry vac is not a good idea! I use a liquid extrator that I got
from Griot's garage. It is not the best but it works and doesn't need
a source of compressed air so it can be used anywhere. Just use
general fuel handling precautions. Working with fuel is one of the
most dangerous procedures on a car. (driving can be the other!).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>
wrote:
> Removing the Fuel from your car before storage is a good idea.
>
> Just do NOT vacuum the fuel out of the tank.
>
> Using a WET/DRY vacuum is a bad and dangerous idea and I am sure
that David
> was not implying the use of a vacuum cleaner.
>
>
>
> Scott Mueller
> 002981
> RNDOLA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Teitelbaum [mailto:jtrealty@xxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 9:45 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: winter storage question
>
>
> The "best" way to prepare the fuel system in the car for storage is to
> remove the fuel. It is not that difficult. Remove the curved access
panel
> under the spare tire, loosen the hose clamp around the fuel pump
boot and
> lift the pump boot and all out of the tank. Now just siphon or
vacuum the
> fuel out. Inspect for any water or dirt and reassemble making sure
not to
> turn the pump and boot (replace in the origional position). IMHO
this IS the
> best way because if for some reason winter storage becomes long term
storage
> (it happens) then the fuel isn't there to go bad. Also in the Spring (or
> whenever) now you are starting up with clean fresh fuel without the
> stabalizer (which lowers octane, bet you didn't know that!). David
> Teitelbaum vin 10757
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "spaceace3113" <spaceace3113@xxxx>
wrote:
> > Is there any kind of fuel additive that can be put into the gas tank
> > to prevent any "sludging up" etc... ive retired my car to the garage
> > until spring and am concerned about the fuel system....thanx guys
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:49:39 EST
From: MichaelRPack1@xxxxxx
Subject: DeLorean in Jenna Jamison E! True Hollywood Story
Jenna Jamison is stnding next to a DeLorean in her E! True Hollywood
Story.
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:28:56 -0800 (PST)
From: casey barlow <dmc1288mph@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: What engine oil should I use?
Hi List, I drive my Delorean almost every day, and I
wanted to know what is the best weight of engine oil
to use. Iam running 20W-50 Castrol right now, should I
run a 10W-40,10W-30 or is the 20W-50 alright? I live
in lower Alabama and my car has about 150,000 miles
and is still running strong.Iam not sure what the
owner before me ran in the car. I am also running a
lucas oil additive. Thanks, Casey VIN# 3270
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