[DML] Engine Troubles

["Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxx>]

Group,
I know this is a rather vague question...but maybe I am thinking too 
hard about how to solve it. I am looking at a DeLorean near my home town and 
need some advice. The car, and early '81 model (w/gas flap), is practically 
brand new. It has never been titled, has 3,000 miles, and looks showroom 
new. The only problem is that the car doesn't run right. Living where I 
live, I know there are few places to get it serviced. The car will run fine 
for a short while, and then will start sputtering, and spitting out black 
smoke. I have never driven it, so I don't know how it acts on the road. 
Could it simply just need a major tune-up? Is there something else wrong. 
The car has sat most of its life, but has had new injectors, and a fuel pump 
installed. What could be the problem. The condition of the car makes me want 
to buy it, but should I be afraid? Is this a problem that is relatively easy 
to fix? I can work on my Fiero all day long, but am a little weary about 
diagnosing anything wrong with a DeLorean. Please help me!

Thanks,
Sean Spurlock
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