In a message dated 5/30/00 7:50:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, delorean502@xxxx writes: << A while back on the DML there was talk about getting the Service Manuals Updated. We all know that some of the things in those books are NOT correct. Is there any progress on this, or hasn't it even been started? >> Erik- I'm interested in this too... and you'll be hearing more about it in a few weeks. Like most owners who attempt minor or major repairs, I find the manual less than ideal even for a professional, much less a capable shade tree mechanic. The descriptions are sparse and not backed up by real-life experience. The illustrations are even a bit confusing. I don't do all the repairs to my D personally, but I do want to know how to steer my trusted mechanic, and have the parts on hand. I was able to get the Colgan Custom De Lorean nosebra revived for a limited edition, and now I'd like to tackle this project next. I just talked to DMC Joe today, and he's been thinking along the same lines. It would be a big undertaking, but a major contribution to the marque, I think! When my son first tried to get me interested in De Loreans, I thought, "expensive to buy, always broken down, impossible to get parts." I didn't get that from the DML! I'd have thought the same about any 18 year old limited edition car. But I was wrong! Hey, I love my D and drive it everyday. A better service manual can't help but improve the overall ownership experience and value of the car. My mechanic doesn't want to read the back issues of DML and $350. worth of De Lorean World to get a question answered, and neither do I. What do you think, list members? Who's interested? What should such a new manual cost? (Is there sufficient sale potential to cover the cost of publicartion.) Speak up! -Wayne 11174