[DMCForum] Re: Time for my fuel system fix

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ryan,

How hard was it to rebuild the mode switch? How hard is it to remove 
it and keep all of the electrical and vacuum lines straight?

Rich A.
#5335

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ryanpwright" <yahoo1@xxxx> wrote:
> Thanks Brian! Yeah, 23 year old car, fuel components are bound to 
have
> problems. My car is running and driving just fine if I keep her 
above
> 1/2 tank. Well, except for a minor hot start issue, but it hasn't 
left
> me stranded or anything. I'll get this licked soon enough!
> 
> My A/C is running nice and cold now thanks to a new pressure switch,
> replacement of a leaky valve, and a fresh charge. Hopefully that was
> the only leak. They put the dye stuff in like yours, if it loses
> pressure again they'll be able to track down exactly where. 
> 
> I've rebuilt my mode switch and just reconnected a lost vaccumn line
> earlier this evening, so the climate controls are working much 
better.
> Also changed the circuit on the A/C panel lights to only come on 
when
> the car's lights are on instead of running all the time. Had to
> disconnect my buggy door lock system (remember that weird clicking?
> Yep, you guessed it). I'm working on a replacement for that now.
> 
> So all I have left to do is:
> 
> 1. Fuel system fix.
> 2. A tune up of some sort. The car goes "BlubBlubBlubBlubBbbb" when
> decelerating, and idles quite rough. Not sure what to do to fix 
this yet.
> 3. Replace noisy blower.
> 4. Install a bunch of new parts that are on their way - door 
switches,
> new struts, interior light, etc. :)
> 5. Some new radiator hoses. A couple of mine are looking pretty 
poor.
> 6. Power antenna replacement.
> 7. Recover center & rear headliner.
> 8. Door lock "brain" & rewrap driver's side lock solenoid (I've got
> new wire on the way).
> 9. I want to update the fan circuit once I figure out where it's 
been
> modified. Somebody changed something at some point in time. I'd like
> to beat people who make wiring changes without documenting them. :)
> 10. Keeping a close eye on the master cylinder. I'm told it's brand
> new, so the fluid under the carpet may have been left over from the
> old one.
> 11. Upgraded alternator from SpecialT and a complete audio system
> replacement. These will have to go hand-in-hand. The power amps I'm
> looking at will have the DeLorean's electrical system for lunch
> without some serious upgrades & direct battery connections.
> 12. Tinted windows.
> 13. Install the 2 way paging alarm system that's on it's way.
> 14. Eventually replace the door seals; at least around the upper 
part.
> 
> It looks like a lot but it's not all that bad. A pretty minor list 
in
> my opinion. In the meantime I'm driving and enjoying the heck out of
> the car on a daily basis. I hope you get your fuel problems solved
> soon so you can get back on the road. Wish I could be of help!
> Eventually I'll learn enough about the car that I'll be able to
> contribute back to the DeLorean community. Hopefully that's sooner
> rather than later.
> 
> Oh hey, I bought one of those posters you showed me on eBay tonight.
> It's going to look good next to my other DeLorean stuff. Thanks for
> showing that to me.
> 
> -Ryan
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Brian" <TK581@xxxx> wrote:
> > Wow Ryan... you and me both!!  I just ordered new fule parts from 
> > SpecialT. I'm preserving my old system becasue my hoses are still 
> > good.  Don't be too afreaid of it.. it sounds like you just need 
a 
> > few replacement parts versus a whole new system.  take heart and 
> > hopefully we will be driving together soon!!!!
> > 
> > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Enid/Jeremiah 
> > <hispanicangeleyes@xxxx> wrote:
> > > Ryan where do you live?  I'd love to come and help you
> > > if you'd like face to face.  I think it would help you
> > > get some confidence behind your car - plus it'd be a
> > > good experience for me to help another owner.  If not,
> > > I can give you some detailed instructions on what to
> > > do in regards to changing the baffle kit.  Get John's
> > > baffle kit; it is fail proof and well worth the money.
> > >  It's only $60, and I'll tell you right now it will
> > > save you so much hassle.  I can walk you through it
> > > and help you install it.  I have a cell phone that I
> > > could use to call you on the weekend and walk you
> > > through it step by step if you'd like.  Best thing to
> > > do is siphon as much gas out as you can.  Try to get
> > > some plastic tubs to put the gas in, that will make
> > > changing the kits much easier and safer for you. 
> > > Holler back to me and we'll talk about it if you want.
> > >  Let me know!
> > > 
> > > Jeremiah
> > > 
> > >  
> > > --- ryanpwright <yahoo1@xxxx> wrote:
> > > > Figured out why my car has problems during turns
> > > > with less than 1/2 a
> > > > tank: I pulled the fuel pump tonight and the pickup
> > > > hose that connects
> > > > to the bottom is gone. It's been torn off. A bracket
> > > > holding a tiny
> > > > piece of hose is all that remains.
> > > > 
> > > > I assume I just need this fuel baffle kit from
> > > > SpecialT I've been
> > > > hearing about? If not, what should I buy?
> > > > 
> > > > Even more important, though, I'd love some advice on
> > > > how to safely
> > > > remove the old junk and install the new. I sat there
> > > > in my garage -
> > > > door open & venting fan running - while the bluish
> > > > pool of fuel stared
> > > > ominously back at me. Putting my hand in did not
> > > > look like an
> > > > enjoyable task, so I just put the pump back in for
> > > > now. Are there
> > > > special gloves I can buy?
> > > > 
> > > > Thank you for your help,
> > > > 
> > > > -Ryan
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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