There is a high probability that a simple CO mixture adjustment may eliminate the rough running and black smoke. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Spurlock <sean_dmc1@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2000 9:54 AM Subject: [DML] Engine Troubles > Group, > I know this is a rather vague question...but maybe I am thinking too > hard about how to solve it. I am looking at a DeLorean near my home town and > need some advice. The car, and early '81 model (w/gas flap), is practically > brand new. It has never been titled, has 3,000 miles, and looks showroom > new. The only problem is that the car doesn't run right. Living where I > live, I know there are few places to get it serviced. The car will run fine > for a short while, and then will start sputtering, and spitting out black > smoke. I have never driven it, so I don't know how it acts on the road. > Could it simply just need a major tune-up? Is there something else wrong. > The car has sat most of its life, but has had new injectors, and a fuel pump > installed. What could be the problem. The condition of the car makes me want > to buy it, but should I be afraid? Is this a problem that is relatively easy > to fix? I can work on my Fiero all day long, but am a little weary about > diagnosing anything wrong with a DeLorean. Please help me! > > Thanks, > Sean Spurlock