Re: Taking Delorean Out of Storage

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>]

1. Extra steps: You -could- flush the lines out. That might help but 
I don't think that little bit of fuel would harm things too badly.

2. Which gas: I asked this question some months ago. I was told by a 
list member that the "91" rating is some odd-ball kind of research 
number or European octane rating that actually corresponds to 87 
octane at a U.S. pump. If you look at the pumps next time you go, 
you'll see 87, 89, & 93. There -is- no 91. Most owners I know (except 
Bill Robertson) run 87 octane. Bill's engine is a replacement from a 
Renault R30. It has minor differences that require the higher octane.

3. Stereo whine: You may have ratty sparkplug wires. The shielding is 
breaking down and the whine you hear is bleed-through from the 
alternator. A tune-up is in order. OR, if you're running a non-stock 
stereo that's drawing power from a non-standard point that could 
cause it. You could put an in-line filter on it. Check Radio Shack or 
Transistor Hut for them. ;-)

4. Dimming lights: Clean your grounds. There are a lot of them. The 
DeLorean is notorious for ground issues.

Hope this helps,

Rich A.
#5335


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thinkstainless" <stldrgn@xxxx> wrote:
> Hey Guys,
> 
> I'm going to be getting my Delorean back soon, and its been sitting 
> in "storage" for over a year and a half with a full tank of gas in 
> it. My question is besides the obvious step of draining the tank of 
> gas, what other steps should one take to prepare a delorean before 
> firing up its engines again? My other question is related to gas, I 
> was informed that the Delorean only runs on 91 octane, or atleast 
> should only be 91 octane, is this true? or can this car run on 
> regular gas?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Think Stainless
> 10440