Re: [DML] The Journey Home...

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Your left side tapping noise is most likely a burnt #4 exhaust gasket.
Exhaust leaks sound different on different makes of cars. In the DeLorean an
exhaust gasket leak can sound very much like a valve tap.

The lack of air flow is probably a defective AC Mode Switch.

The rear wing on your DeLorean is more show than effect. When you consider
the rear mass of the car (engine, body, and frame weight combined) it is
unlikely you would feel any aerodynamic effect from the rear wing. BTW: my
"D" has a high rear wing and I have never felt any influence on the cars
handling or feel. If you notice any strange effects from the rear of the car
I would suggest you check the condition of your trailing arm bolts (parts
manual 5/3/0 #25).

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----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan E. Green <gzen21@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 4:54 PM
Subject: [DML] The Journey Home...


> Hi folks-
> I got back home today from buying my D in Pennsylvania. All told,
> 750miles(although I couldn't tel b/c the speedometer is broken). I have
> little news, the D was cruised beautifully at 70-75mph(again estimates)
> without problems. I stopped often and checked for leaks, etc, but there
was
> none. A funny thing...my D has a rather large wing installed on it. The
> rear engine design makes the D end heavy and makes the rear end squat as
you
> go down the road. Anyways, I keep feeling the rear squat as I'm cruising
on
> the highway. I thought the engine was skipping or something(but I couldn't
> hear it and it would only happen cruising). Found out about halfway home
it
> was wind gusts pushing the rear wing(and the car down). DOH.
> OK, so I've driven the D home.It was a great deal at $8500. The car has
> rather loud valve noise from left side of block. So, I have a sticking
valve
> or valves need adjustment, etc. At worst the car will need to get a valve
> job. Ventalation system is shot. No airflow from vents, even when you hear
> the system running.(Vacum system problem??) A/C belt in rear has popped,
> although compressor seems to turn OK by hand. Speedometer/Odometer busted.
> Interior/Exterior in very good shape. Passed PA inspection so all
important
> things work. Transmission feels surprisingly firm--in rather good shape.
> Brakes tires supurb.(Both recently replaced)
>
> Car Data:
> 1982 Stainless, 5sp, Grey Int, WIDE black stripes,
> new rear louvers w/high mounted stoplight and rear wing, Alpine
stereo/cass
> installed.
> Vin#10188
>
> Sorry for so much text but I'm happy to be home with my new Delorean. I am
> finally living the dream...
>
>
> Nathan E. Green
> gzen21@xxxx
>