Re: [DML] Permanent solution for engine cover hinge rust

[delorean31@xxxx]

I have seen the German site offering the Stainless Steel louvers as mentioned 
here recently. Obviously the louvers rusting is not a problem since they are 
not metal. Of course they suffer from their own faults, or more common the 
lack of gentleness some use when lowering them down, which causes them to 
crack or break. However I still know of no one who has reproduced the engine 
cover hinge in stainless, or any other metal for that matter. The hinges are 
prone to rust and more common, is that the bolts tack welded to the hinges 
break off if you try to tighten them. My hinge had no signs of weather, and 
still looked new, but the bolt studs often rust in area where you dont see, 
until you try to adjust them. It is the weld that corrodes away in most 
cases before the hinge itself shows signs of weathering. So be careful if 
your engine cover starts to loosen and you want to tighten the hinge. The 
studs are attached in a fairly weak manner to say the least.

Gary Gore
Activities Director
DeLorean Mid Atlantic
VIN 3360

<< Hey guys, the Delorean steel products company is, apparently, a German 
company. I stumbled upon it by accident. I simply typed in the web site 
address that they provided. I saved it in my favorite files and will 
forward 
it to you if I can. Again, the company does offer a stainless steel louver 
panel for Deloreans. >>