Folks, I need help (or at least someone to tell me I'm not totally insane!) I'm following the instructions of the seasoned D owners here o this group. Trying to troubleshoot some problems, I was checking all of the vacuum lines - following the chart in the engine compartment and the pictures in the tech. manual. I found out that the vacuum lines do not all go where they are supposed to. I'm trying to find the Thermal Control Valve (which should be just to the right of the air intake plate assembly)... I can't find it. Moreover - the hoses that should lead to it, do not. (this is why I went searching for it; I believe I have a spark advance problem). Am I looking in the wrong place? Is it not exactly where the picture specifies? Is it possible that it could have been removed - (and then would the engine even run at all ??? which it does.) I know how this sounds, I'm really not that dense...but I just don't see it. Any guidance or experience would be appreciated. Thanks Eric Vin# 5557 delorean@xxxx