Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 11 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: temp. guage From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 2. Prototype Delorean From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@xxxxxxxxxx> 3. Re: Tailpipe inches :) From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 4. Re: Fuel Injectors From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 5. Re: Oil pressure guage From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 6. Re: DeLorean sign..... From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 7. Rear Speakers From: "The Haney's" <haneydr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 8. Re: Rear Speakers From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx 9. pics up again on page From: saintern <saintern@xxxxxxxx> 10. Re: BTTF Collectors From: Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxxxxxxx> 11. Re: Original stock 160 speedometer? From: Carson Clark <cnsandog@xxxxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 08:56:21 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: temp. guage Your temperature problem is caused by trapped air in the coolant lines. You will have to air bleed the cooling system or purchase an air bleed bypass (overheat protector) to correct this problem. "We're here to help you" DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: rpcarrington <rpcarrington@xxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 10:40 PM Subject: [DML] temp. guage > Hi group. My question. While driving my temp guage needle will jump from > about middle of first lines to just under 220 mark. It might stay there or > just as suddenly drop back down . Any ideas as to the cause? Thanks. Bob > #20003 ( When I say suddenly, I mean instantly) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 05:57:54 -0000 From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@xxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Prototype Delorean Hi, For those of you with the book "Delorean Gold Portfolio" turn to page 26. There is a big picture of the prototype Delorean. Does anybody know where that picture came from? I know it sounds like a dumb question, but I have that picture in a SS frame and in color hanging over my bed. The back has the address of the company who framed it. it reads Wilmas Galleries Picture Framers Fine Art Dealers 163 Spon St. Coventry 4 Bank St. Rugby Does anybody know where this place is? I took the picture out of the frame to look at it, and it appears to be the original. Does anybody else have one of these?? ANy information would be great!! Erik Geerdink 4512 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:37:10 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Tailpipe inches :) Here are the tail pipe facts. All DeLoreans up to Vin. 7999 (81 model year) were manufactured with twin 1 3/4" I.D. stainless steel tail pipes. When the 82 model was in the modification stages it was noted that the 1 3/4" pipe looked puny compared to the high performance looking rear end; i.e. wide low profile tires and the low wide look of the body. A request was made to increase the size of the tail pipes to a larger size but it was realized that re tooling at the exhaust system manufacturer to accommodate these pipes would be costly. A compromise was made by attaching an additional length of stainless steel pipe which was 2 3/4" I.D. with a tapered end to compliment the side view and reduce "steep driveway" damage. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: <scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [DML] Tailpipe inches :) > Stian, > I own an 1981. The stock exhaust has round stainless steel tubing without any additional > tips welded on. I like this set up because it never rusts and you can easily shine them > up with a scotch-brite pad. > > Scott Mueller > 1981, #2981 > > > > tailpipes, then welded bigger ones as a replacement. Of course those were > > made of regular iron and have rusted bad. In other words I need a new > > exhaust system. However, I like the chrome tips that are on, > > Thanks! > > Stian Birkeland > > NORWAY ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 12:08:04 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Fuel Injectors The problem you are describing is typical of a problem in the acceleration enrichment circuit, check to be sure that the frequency valve is buzzing while the engine is running. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: <Delorean17@xxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 4:26 PM Subject: [DML] Fuel Injectors > Hello, > After talking to a few DeLorean owners and 1 mechanic I think I have > found the problem with my rough idle and acceleration. It seems to have a > little trouble starting. it will sputter and then stall. Then the next time > you turn the key it comes to life instantly. It will not accelerate very > well at all. once you get to second geer it does better but still not > anything like it should. the engine has little tiny backfires when you give > it gas. > Thank you > David > #2496 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:58:29 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Oil pressure guage This is a common problem in most DeLoreans and is caused by an incapability between the oil pressure sender and the oil pressure gauge. The PRV engine oil system is trouble free which makes the gauge more practical for appearance than function. In the rare event of a loss of oil pressure the oil pressure warning light is always there to warn you of a low oil pressure condition. Some owners have replaced the OEM sender with a Volvo version to reduce gauge fluctuation. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: James La Londe <krfds@xxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 9:43 PM Subject: [DML] Oil pressure guage > What could it mean that the oil pressure guage is really jumpy. While it > never displays low or no pressure, while idoling and while driving the guage > jumps up and down and is quite erattic? > > I've e-mailed the list a few times and have gotten no responce, could some > please give me a hand here?? Thanks. > > James LaLonde > > > > > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:43:48 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: DeLorean sign..... The sign you are referring to is a DeLorean dealership sign. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: <bigbenb84@xxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 11:11 PM Subject: [DML] DeLorean sign..... > > I live in Pensacola, Florida and there is a restraunt called > McGuire's, it's a real Irish place. And the ceiling is covered in dollar > bills......everywhere, people sign them and you can staple it up anywhere > there's room.....you just gotta see it! > ANYWAY there is all kinds of things hanging from the walls and I've > been going to this restraunt for years and never noticed this but above a > hall-way and above some steps is a giant DMC sign. From what I understand > (what the bartender told me) is that McGuire (the restraunt owner and real > Irish dude) got it on a trip over to Ireland (I don't know if he knew JZD) > and had it shipped back, right around the time "Back To The Future" came out. > IT's NOT A RINKY DINK SIGN, It's BIG. It's about 10 feet long and 4 or 5 > feet tall. It's mounted on the wall and the top half looks like stainless > steal and has DMC cut out and has back lighting so DMC is actually lights. > And the bottom half is black and says DeLorean Motor Cars, which are also > cut out and have light behind, so they light up. > I'll try to take a picture soon, and scan it. > Anybody else seen a sign like this? > > Ben Brennan: BigBenb84@xxxxxxx > I'm 16, I drive a '67 Mustang......not a D but will do. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 19:32:40 -0600 From: "The Haney's" <haneydr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Rear Speakers I recently replaced all of the speakers in vin #03254 and used the heat gun (hair dryer) method to get to the rear ones. It worked great and it was relatively quick. When replacing the panels I used "RYNOGRIP" brand epoxy that I got from a local car upholstery supply shop. I was told it would act the same way when heated. I also had my craig tape deck refurbished ($60), and installed a CD changer and a new automatic antenna! The music sounds better than new. Good Luck. Dan Haney [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:26:06 EDT From: deloreanernst@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Rear Speakers In a message dated 4/19/00 10:42:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, haneydr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << I also had my craig tape deck refurbished ($60), and installed a CD changer >> Hi Dan- You mean your original radio/cassette? Who refurbished it for you? And where did you install your cd player? -Wayne ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:54:15 -0400 From: saintern <saintern@xxxxxxxx> Subject: pics up again on page just to let vistitors of my page know that i put pics back up... http://www.geocities.com/dkazmark/ -donald kazmark vin.3541 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:34:45 -0500 From: Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: BTTF Collectors Be aware that the Sports Alamanac and Oh La La magazine items being sold on E bay are cheap color copies of the covers of the Universal Studios collectors items. They are not "replicas" of the original items. These items are not "reproduced from the original props" as the add states. These items are not made with the "same high gloss paper." The Universal Studios Collectors items were printed on 40 lb paperboard and end bound as a magazine with blank pages inside. These items are only $0.89 copies of the cover and are not collectable items. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:39:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Carson Clark <cnsandog@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Original stock 160 speedometer? I have a 160mph speedo on my car, it was there when I purchased it from the original owner. i just remembered to look on my way into work this morning. I dont know if this was a factory one or not, is there a way to tell? Or is it just an after market one...? C VIN 16367 --- Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > There were a few factory 140MPH spedos. You may wont to check the > archives, I think the few owners of those cars have been > identified. > > > Joe Fedeli wrote: > > > > Does anyone else have an original DeLorean 160 MPH > speedometer in their > > car? This is NOT one of the aftermarket updates (180 MPH) of a > refacing for > <SNIP> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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