Thanks for all the advice. I think the net has created a second life for the Delorean. There is so much information out there that, one thinks the car is still in production. I wonder if there is a forum where people list what substitute parts have been used when one is not readily available. thanks again, Mike --- In dmcnews@xxxx, dherv10@xxxx wrote: > Mike, After cleaning all the parts and replacing the diaphgram, I use > Vasaline from the medicine cabine. Very light amount on the flats and the > diaphgram it's self. > John