[DML] Re: Good D Leaks gas New D has problems

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Joe,

The first thing to do is determine the source of the leak. Your description
sounds as if the leak is at the fuel accumulator which is located in the
center section of the frame. If this is the case you could replace the hose
from under the car but you would need to raise it on to jack stands. If the
leak is up at the fuel tank the fuel lines can be serviced from above. If
you decide to service the fuel system yourself be sure to follow all the
precautions that are associated with fuel system service. If you are unsure
of these precautions and or are not properly equipped leave the job to a
pro.

Your directional, hazard, horn problem will require further investigation.
You can contact me directly for additional
assistance http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3755/help.html

The car that has the fuel pump that operates when the engine is not running
is the one that is improperly wired. The normal operation of the fuel pump
is as follows: When the key is turned to the ignition "on " position (red
dash lights lit) the fuel pump may or may not run for a few seconds. After a
those first 2-3 seconds the pump should shut down.
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Palatinus <jpalatinus@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 1999 5:16 PM
Subject: [DML] Good D Leaks gas New D has problems


> Well I guess I bought my second delorean just in time. I was idling my
> good 81 delorean (VIN 6808) in my drive way today, and just as I was
> telling my father how lucky we have been to not have hardly any problems
> with this D, I looked down and saw a puddle of gas. It was dripping out
of
> the middle of the car a little bit behind the fuel tank. It does not drip
> when thae car is off, so I guess it is a hose. WOuld it be possible to
> change this hose with out have the car on a lift? I mean could I jack it
> up and change it? Or whould I leave this task to a more experienced
mechanic?
> Another thing. The second D's (17167) turn signals, horn, and hazard
> switch, still wont work. I checked fuse six. I know it is good, and I
> checked the flasher unit as well. (I put them in 6808 and they worked). I
> there anything else I should check before I start ripping wires out of the
> car?
> One more thing. On 17167 (1983 second D) I noticed something peculiar
> that might have something to do with its hot start problem. I noticed
that
> when I turn the key to the position just before cranking the engine I do
> not hear the hum of the fuel pump, like I do in my 81. If I crank the
> engine, and it does not turnover, I then hear the humming fuel pump for
> just a few seconds. I think the previous owner, who put the engine in
> himself, may have wired the fuel put to come on only when you crank the
> car. This would explain why it takes slightly longer (when the car is
> cold) to start this D than my 81. (the 83 sill wont start when its hot)
> If you are able to make sense of my incoherent rambling, then I commend
> you, and thank you for your input.
>
> Joe P.
> VIN 6808 (with fuel leak)
> VIN 17167 (with no turnsignals horn hazard signals)