[DML] Re: Spring Project ??'s...

[Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>]

James Teston wrote:
> 
> Hello list, I wanted to start getting my D ready for the summer, and I
> need some advice on a few subjects:
> 
> 1) I am replacing the door struts( I'm just ordering them from DMC
> Houston) Is that the best place to get them?? Also What is the
> installation like? What is involved in it, is it time consuming?? How
> would I go about installing them?

All of the regular DeLorean part sources sell quality products. The
installation is simple. Prop the door up with a 2X4 (or something
similar), take the old strut out, and put the new one it. There are
small clips that you need to remove.

> 2) My seats are starting to show some wear (suprisingly it the only
> part of the interior that shows any wear). I was wondering if there's
> any kind of seat covers that fit a D?? If so, where would I get them.
> I don't really care what they are made out of, I just want them the be
> a snug fit, and be close in color to the grey interior.

Some owners have had luck with standard seat covers. Try the local
wal-mart. If you are looking to replace the the leather on your seat,
you can order replacements. 

> 3) My speedometer stoped working over the winter, and I was wanting to
> replace it with a 140 MPH speedo. Where would I get a 140 MPH speedo?
> And if I don't end up getting a new one, does anyone know why it would
> stop working. I was driving and it just droped to 0 for no apparent
> reason...

The most common cause of the spedo failure is the angle drive in the
left front wheel. Replacing the spedo will not fix this problem. You
can order a replacement angle drive from any of the part suppliers. You
may want to do some diagnostics before you order the part, because in
some cases you only need to replace the plastic cap because it is worn. 
You can find details on this in the archives.

> 4) And Finallly... My tires are getting pretty bald. I checked some of
> the archives, and I saw a couple different tire sizes. What are the
> CORRECT tire sizes ?? Also, would I just go to Sears or any automotive
> store and get them?(i'm not looking for 'top-of-the-line' tires, just
> some normal ones). If not, how would I go about finding new tires.

Front: 195/60-14
Rear: 235/60-15

The most common replacement tire is the Yokahama AVS Intermediate. I
think there are some less expensive tires in the correct size. Check
www.tirerack.com

> I want to thank people in advance for helping me out with these
> questions. I really appreciate it. I just want to get my D as good as
> new for the summer. You can email me direct at orentha@xxxx or
> just reply to this post, doesn't matter to me.