In a message dated 11/13/99 7:35:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmc_norway@xxxx writes: << In an old DeLorean World ad for Bauerle Automotive in Ohio, you could also buy a non-delorean after-market heatshield to place in front of the car. This heatshield was meant to protect the fuelpump from the warm air coming from the radiator. This was supposed to help the fuelpump operation, so that the fuelpump wouldn't develop a high noise during operation. Is there any truth in this??? >> Yes, apparently the heat shield for the fuel pump has value. I installed one about thirteen years ago and have had no problems or noise from the fuel pump. The heatshield in question is a piece of rubber (like an inner tube) that you attach with screws to direct the warm air flowing out of the radiator down away from the gas tank. Burke