The Misadventures of my DeLorean.

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

In the past 2 weeks I've had a few problems with my DeLorean, which 
is why I haven't posted to the list, or responded to my email. So for 
everyone who wrote to me about the History Channel show, and on the 
subject of headlight conversions, I haven't forgot about you! First 
it started with the alternator belt coming loose, and then taking the 
A/C belt with it! Autozone had the belts, so no problem. But here's 
something I've never heard of: While driving down the street, the oil 
pressure dropped to zero, and the warning light came on. The water 
temp went over 260, and the engine over heated. All of this was 
followed by a grinding sound from the passenger side of the engine 
compartment. After letting the car sit for 20 minutes or so, and 
adding a quart of oil, the engine started back up with no problem, 
and the oil pressure went back to normal. But I no longer had any 
water in the cooling lines. The cap on the surge tank didn't relase, 
but the otterstat blew out. I've now got everything back up and 
running as normal with no problems, but I can't for the life of me 
figure out what happened! 2 days before, I checked the oil level, & 
it was fine. After adding the quart of oil, the level was still 
alright. I've since done an oil change, and there is no water mixed 
in with the oil, so I know that I didn't blow a head gasket (thanks 
for all the help from DMC Joe!). The only thing that I have noticed 
that is different is the oil pressure. After changing oil and the oil 
filter, the pressure appears to now be lower, but what is the normal 
operating PSI? The back ground on the car is that it sat in the 
desert for about a decade before we had it put back on the road. If 
any one has any ideas, please let me know. When I get home ( I'm 
posting from work right now), I'll post some more on my expieriences 
with the car: water leaks, the Yokohama AVS tires, and more. Thanks 
in advance!

-Robert
vin 6585