Re: [DML] Delorean for sale - low oil pressure

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Jack,

Erratic readings of the oil pressure gauge is common due to an
incompatibility problem between the factory installed sending unit and the
gauge. The DeLorean PRV engine is engineering and quality control at its
best. Unless the engine excessively overheated at sometime in its past it
will probably be one of the least items to worry about when considering a
purchase.

"We're here to help you"

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Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Janney <fastride@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 6:44 PM
Subject: [DML] Delorean for sale - low oil pressure


> Hi there. I am new to the Delorean world. I recently crashed my Buell
S2T (motorcycle) and have decided it's maybe time to get off two wheels and
into four. I've owned a variety of 60s/70s/80s muscle and sports cars. I
started looking at Deloreans because they seem to be a very good value right
now - I love the looks, and based on inflation, etc, in todays dollars new
ones would be selling for about the cost of a Dodge Viper. Good condition
20K to 30K mile examples seem to be trading in the low to mid teens.
> There is an '81 for sale in my area that I'm considering. It's a two
owner car. The twenty-something year old owners' father bought it new.
He's had it about 5 years and doesn't look like he's treated it exceptionaly
well although claims it has always been garaged. It's a fairly early car,
build date is June 81 and vin is 2044, mileage is 32K. He started out
asking $14,000 but is now down to $12,000. Stainless steel is very good,
original wheels are good. Leather on seats are as good as can be expected
for being 20 years old. Transmission shifts well in all gears, but clutch
is very stiff, which leads me to believe it needs to be replaced? There is
some general wear and tear on the steering wheel hub, the leather piece on
the drivers side that everyone seems to rub getting in and out. General
condition just looks like it has been neglected in recent years. Oh, two
things are broken. The radio doesn't work, and the passenger window won't
roll up.
> Here's the thing that has me questioning if I should even make an offer (I
am thinking of offering $10,500). The oil pressure at idle is half way
between 0 and the first hash mark (10 psi?). Above idle it goes to about
the third hash mark (60 psi?).
>
> So two questions for you owners out there. Would the oil pressure at idle
scare you away? Is ~$11K a fair price for a car of this mileage and
condition?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Jack Janney