dmcnews-digest Monday, January 11 1999 Volume 03 : Number 467
In this issue:
DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
Re: DML: DMC Misconceptions
DML: Another JZD story
DML: Site Update
Re: DML: paint removel
DML: Oh my Freezing DMC
Re: DML: DMC Misconceptions
DML: Engine History and thoughts
Re: DML: Stripping the D
DML: Re: Fuel distributor rebuild?
DML: Re: Oh my Freezing DMC
DML: Trashed binnacle wanted
Re: DML: Oh my Freezing DMC
DML: about the stripe
DML: stripes...
Re: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
DML: FOR SALE 1981 Delorean Left Hand Door Shell
Re: Re: DML: New to list.
DML: Re: Intercoolers
DML: Re: Engine History
DML: Re: Re: Intercoolers
Re: DML: Re: Intercoolers
DML: Re: about the stripe
DML: about those air filters...
DML: Re: Re: Engine History
DML: Delorean in Maine for sale
Re: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
DML: Re: Re: Re: Engine History
DML: Am I paying too much?
DML: A story I was told...
DML: Re: Faded louver
DML: Re: looking for a CRAIG Radio, news from France...
Re: DML: Fuel distributor rebuild?
DML: Rear mounted Intercooler.
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Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 20:19:34 -0800
From: Ben Krasnow <kraz@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
Can the fuel distributer be rebuilt? The workshop manual says it's not
servicable, only the line pressure regulator o-rings can be changed.
Has anyone opened their distributer or have had it rebuilt by someone?
Are there seal kits for it? I am going to change my accumulator. If
that doesn't help, I'm going to have to suspect the fuel dist.
Thanks
> I had a
> fuel distributor that was contaminated and had to be rebuilt, replaced
> missing parts such as an air cleaner, reupholstered...
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Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 22:19:39 +0000
From: Albert Siegel <siegel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: DMC Misconceptions
The one I get all the time is.....
*GM made the Delorean, thats why it says GMC on the front.
- -um..... It says DMC
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Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 23:30:17 -0500 (EST)
From: William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Another JZD story
I can't swing a dead cat without hitting an article on JZD these days.
This one has a much more positive take. :}
http://haywire.csuhayward.edu/~mbaldwin/jzd.html
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 00:44:09 -0500
From: "R. Starling" <doctor280@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Site Update
I have finally been able to update my site with pictures of my Delorean. A
different picture can be found at the top of each page.
For those out there that have been looking for pictures of a lowered
Delorean, well here you go.
http://www.freeyellow.com/members5/stainlesssteel/index.html
Robert Starling
Vin#5252
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Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 14:55:35 -0800
From: DJ LaForge <dj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: paint removel
>Beware though that some auto
>paint people believe that the stainless must first be acid etched before
>the paint will stick. If you are a victim of this wisdom you may have your
>work cut out for you.
So this is not true? I have heard from many auto painters that the
stainless must be acid treated before painting...
- -D.J. LaForge
VIN 07135
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 10:28:14 -0500
From: "Watkins Family watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Oh my Freezing DMC
As Homer Simpson would say "DOH!"........I went to start up my car in the
barn today, after a -14 degree night. The drivers side door would not
open
as I pulled the handle. I decided not to give a real hard pull as I've
heard of the original handles breaking in cold temps. I went to the
passenger side door and it opened, so I then reached over and got the
drivers side door open.
I started the car, which protested but with synthetic oil in it fired up.
I let it run and noticed smoke coming out of the engine compartment. I
thought it was just exhaust smoke.....silly me. Well, it looks like I've
got some coolant pooling up in the hidden recesses of my engine. I
searched around and could not find the actual spot but It appears to be
comng from one of those hoses thats hard to get to.....of course. But
there also seems to be some pooling up going on in the back of the engine
near the firewall as well.
I'm totally out of luck until warm weather comes back. My throttle cable
is frozen so I can't move the car out of the barn and now I've got coolant
coming out of unknown areas. I have left the drivers side door open so I
will be able to get into the car again but as for starting it up each
week,
I guess I've got a problem........Looks like I'll need to build a heated
section in my barn (yah, right! says my wife).
Does the PRV have freeze plugs? or other cold weather things to look out
for? There is a sensor on a pipe on the left side with 2 clip on
connetors
that looks like it has some coolant seeping out. Is this a bad thing?
Let
me re-phrase...is this bad enough to think seriously about getting my car
on a flatbed and down to Rob Grady?
Tom Watkins
#5732
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:30:57 -0500 (EST)
From: William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: DMC Misconceptions
On Thu, 7 Jan 1999, Albert Siegel wrote:
> The one I get all the time is.....
>
> *GM made the Delorean, thats why it says GMC on the front.
> -um..... It says DMC
Heh. I originally thought the DeLorean was made by GM too. I remember
seeing the logo in BTTF and thinking "That's not a very good G, it looks
like a D." :}
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 18:58:44 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: Jim Lill <jpl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Engine History and thoughts
Relative to why there wasn't more of a Lotus drivetrain in the car...
I recall that Lotus was willing to "design-for-hire" but didn't want to
make a car that was equal or better than their own Esprit.
My PRV-V6 page gives info on the relation of the various applications of
the PRV-V6 which was and may still be used in the Venturi. P&R (Volvo
dropped out) have a new joint-venture V6, the ESL9, a 194HP 24 valve unit
used in the Peugeot 406 etc.
see http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/v6.html
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 00:16:41 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Stripping the D
Gary,
Is the racing stripe black with a DMC logo, if so, it is not painted on.
It
is a 3M product which is adhered to the body.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
> >>
>The D I am looking at right now which I plan on buying has a racing stripe
>painted on each side of the car. I was wondering how many people here have
>had experience stripping paint off a D. I know this isnt like stripping a
>whole car but I am very nervous about haveing the right shop do the job and
>also making sure I use the right stripping method and product. Can this be
>done at home with a small amount of paint to be stripped like this? Any help
>would be appreciated. Please email me privately
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Gary
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:19:03 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Fuel distributor rebuild?
Ben,
The Fuel Distributor is not serviceable. Why do you feel that there is a
problem with it.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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> From: Ben Krasnow <kraz@xxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
> Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 11:19 PM
>
> Can the fuel distributer be rebuilt? The workshop manual says it's not
> servicable, only the line pressure regulator o-rings can be changed.
> Has anyone opened their distributer or have had it rebuilt by someone?
> Are there seal kits for it? I am going to change my accumulator. If
> that doesn't help, I'm going to have to suspect the fuel dist.
> Thanks
>
> > I had a
> > fuel distributor that was contaminated and had to be rebuilt, replaced
> > missing parts such as an air cleaner, reupholstered...
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:21:24 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Oh my Freezing DMC
Tom,
Yes, the engine does have freeze plugs. Water pooling under the intake
manifold may indicate a leak of one of the rear water pump hoses. The leak
at the sensor under the clip (cooling fan switch) would require
replacement
of the seal, (easy and inexpensive). Here is what I suggest, got to your
local auto supply or even the auto department of Kmart and purchase a
bottle of "Bars Stop Leak", add it to your cooling system per the
directions. This should stop all of the
minor leaks for the remainder of the cold weather season. When spring
arrives bring your "D" to Grady's for a cooling system maintenance
procedure.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 99 20:18:39 -0000
From: James Espey <espey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Trashed binnacle wanted
As part of a research project and upcoming DMC-News article, I am looking
for a trashed binnacle, either grey or black. Let me know if you have one
please...
James Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com
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Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 19:12:49 -0800
From: "lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Oh my Freezing DMC
At 10:28 AM 1/8/99 -0500, you wrote:
Snip........Looks like I'll need to build a heated
>section in my barn (yah, right! says my wife).
>
.......Snip
>
>Tom Watkins
>#5732
reply:
Hi Tom,
My VIN is 5729!...our D's might be related????
You don't need to build a heated section, Try this......I will bet you
the
best stake in your area that it will work!
A big peace of plastic sheet like you get in rolls at the hardware store
and an ordinary heating pad, like for a sore back. get a cheep one with
out
the auto 1 hr shut off. Put the heating pad on the ground or floor under
the C. Cover the DS with the plastic and weight down the edges of the
plastic with some kind of weight to help trap the heat. Turn the pad on to
Medium and for get. In real cold conditions you may not feel any heat
after
a few days when touching the D's skin, but be assured that the temp will
not drop below freezing under the plastic.
My best
Lee
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 21:28:43 -0600
From: "Jameel Ahed" <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: about the stripe
Dear DML,
My car has the wide strip and the portion on the rear right panel
seems
to be torn up a bit. Can I buy just that portion of the sticker??? Do I
have to buy the whole thing??? Is it hard to remove the sticker, to put
the
new one on??? Is it hard to put the new one on? Sorry for all of those
questions, but I am sure you guys are the best ones to answer them! :-)
Jameel
some pictures of my car are at...
http://cybertechind.com/home/morepics.html
sorry about the size and quality of the pictures, universities have ultra
high speed connections.
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From: DMC Joe <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, January 08, 1999 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Stripping the D
>Gary,
>Is the racing stripe black with a DMC logo, if so, it is not painted on.
>It
>is a 3M product which is adhered to the body.
>
>DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
>
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Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 22:21:33 -0600
From: "Jameel Ahed" <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: stripes...
A Mr. Bob Miller contacted me about the stripes, could you send me your
email address? I tried replying to yours but it didn't work.
Jameel Ahed
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Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 21:10:50 -0800
From: Richard Lew <2evm@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
Ben:
I had my fuel distributor rebuilt. I did take mine apart to see why my
engine was smoking so badly. There are a lot of springs, plungers, and
one metal plate sandwiched in between. I broke the two halves open and
tried to reassemble back together. Apparently, there is some kind of
sealant that is used because my fuel distributor leaked around the
seals. I found a auto parts store that sent my distributor to Los
Angeles to get rebuilt. Costs me $500.00 and the car runs great. Other
delearships were quoting me $750 to $1,000 and it would have to be sent
out also.
Check with parts stores that knows a lot about Bosch mechanical fuel
injections systems. They will tell you that the distributor is
rebuildable but very few places actually do it. Good luck.
Richard
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Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 23:20:07 -0600
From: Harvey Seigel <seigeler@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: FOR SALE 1981 Delorean Left Hand Door Shell
I ran across this for sale, if your interested please contact the e-mail
address below.
From: "Robert Ball" robert@xxxxxxxxxxx
It's located in Atlanta GA.
Pictures at...
http://www.tcplace.com/graphics/
The current offer is $400.00+SH for the door and book.
Once the door was recovered from storage for photography, we found a small
ding. It is visable in the pictures.
Let me know, from the responses I am expecting the door to be sold very
soon.
Robert
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 10:49:53 EST
From: WaltHobbs@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: DML: New to list.
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Sounds like a DeLorean has nothing that time and money won't fix.
Chances are slim that I'll get this car. Time is tight right now.
Two yr. old, '37 Packard, '70 sailboat, '91 Miata, Real Estate rentals,
to
much daydreaming and not enough common sense.
I'll keep dreaming.
Thanks again,
Walt
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:15:14 -0600
From: magriese@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Re: Intercoolers
Interesting discussion. The most effective way to cool the charge
in a rear-engine car is to use a fluid for heat exchange, just like the
engine. The best configuration is to place the cooler just in front of
the intake manifolds and just after the turbocharger(s). The reason is
that the longer the distance from the turbocharger to the intake
plenum the longer the turbo lag. This was the prime goal of the
Legend configuration.
Lotus used an ingenious arrangement for turbocharging the
carburetted Esprits in the early 80's. The turbo blew air through the
carbs instead of drawing air through the carbs. The vaporisation
of the gasoline in the carburettors cooled the pressurized air
about 20 degrees on the way through the intake manifold.
Michael A. Griese
Storage Software Development Manager
IBM Storage Systems Division
Rochester, MN 55901
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:29:50 -0600
From: magriese@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Re: Engine History
Claude wrote:
>A response,on turbo's and engines,I could never figure why Delorean never
thought of using the lotus esprite engine,since the delorean shared the
same 5
speed tranny,and other major parts (such as windshield),it would have
automatically come standard with a and a intercooler and turbo,since all
the engineering was done by Lotus. <
The Lotus 910 I4 turbocharged engine is too long and probably
too tall for the DeLorean engine bay. Intercoolers were not installed
in Esprits until 1989. I doubt that Lotus would have been able to supply
enough engines for DeLorean. DeLorean built about 4x more cars
than Lotus during the time the company was in operation.
The Esprit and the DeLorean do not have interchangeable windshields.
Michael A. Griese
Storage Software Development Manager
IBM Storage Systems Division
Rochester, MN 55901
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 12:19:44 -0600
From: "Jameel Ahed" <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Intercoolers
Does the Legend setup do this ->
>The most effective way to cool the charge
>in a rear-engine car is to use a fluid for heat exchange, just like the
>engine.
How does an intercooler work? There must be many types. I have a turbo
Eclipse and it has an intercooler. I figured it was just like a radiator
for air. Can someone tell me how it works?
If you use fluid to cool the air than you could hide the intercooler
right?
Jameel
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 10:11:09 -0800
From: "Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Intercoolers
First off, I would just like to say thank you to everyone who responded to
my post & cleared everything up for me (William T Wilson, Ben Krasnow,
Lee,
etc..), thanks again. The MR2 Intercoolers are located inside the engine
compartment, but are cooled by air flow which comes through the scopes
located on the side of the car. Obviously nobody here wants to cut holes
through their body panels or even the VIRM shell for that matter just to
install ducting. So we need something else. I've got a couple of ideas,
but
just to get it clear, it seems like the standards for mounting are as
follows: Cannot be on the bottom of the car, cannot interfere with the
louvers or the engine cover, but must have air flow across it. As soon as
I
work everything out, I'll let everyone know, plus I'll try to get a web
site
up & running today so I can post them.
- -Robert
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 13:12:16 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: about the stripe
Jameel.
To the best of my knowledge the side stripe is no longer available. if you
know of a source for the original or close to the original we have the
patterns for all sections.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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> From: Jameel Ahed <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: about the stripe
> Date: Friday, January 08, 1999 10:28 PM
>
> Dear DML,
> My car has the wide strip and the portion on the rear right panel
> seems
> to be torn up a bit. Can I buy just that portion of the sticker??? Do I
> have to buy the whole thing??? Is it hard to remove the sticker, to put
> the
> new one on??? Is it hard to put the new one on? Sorry for all of those
> questions, but I am sure you guys are the best ones to answer them! :-)
> Jameel
> some pictures of my car are at...
> http://cybertechind.com/home/morepics.html
> sorry about the size and quality of the pictures, universities have ultra
> high speed connections.
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 12:37:10 -0600
From: "Jameel Ahed" <ahed@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: about those air filters...
What ever happened to K&N making us our air filters?
Jameel
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 13:28:33 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Engine History
Michael,
I agree with you 100% concerning Lotus engines for the Delorean but I
believe you may be incorrect about the computability of the windshields.
Our glazier has substitute the Lotus version on various occasions, and
except for tint color they are a perfect match. Our master crossover list
also shows a match.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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> From: magriese@xxxxxxxxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Re: Engine History
> Date: Saturday, January 09, 1999 12:29 PM
>
> Claude wrote:
>
> >A response,on turbo's and engines,I could never figure why Delorean
never
> thought of using the lotus esprite engine,since the delorean shared the
> same 5
> speed tranny,and other major parts (such as windshield),it would have
> automatically come standard with a and a intercooler and turbo,since all
> the engineering was done by Lotus. <
>
> The Lotus 910 I4 turbocharged engine is too long and probably
> too tall for the DeLorean engine bay. Intercoolers were not installed
> in Esprits until 1989. I doubt that Lotus would have been able to supply
> enough engines for DeLorean. DeLorean built about 4x more cars
> than Lotus during the time the company was in operation.
>
> The Esprit and the DeLorean do not have interchangeable windshields.
>
> Michael A. Griese
> Storage Software Development Manager
> IBM Storage Systems Division
> Rochester, MN 55901
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 14:21:41 -0500
From: "Watkins Family watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <watbmv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Delorean in Maine for sale
For those in the New England area looking for a car I found one for sale
and have talked to the owner.
1982 VIN #11291 - 5 speed 37,000 miles. The gentleman wants $12,750 for
it. He says he bought it at 4 months ago and due to recent health reasons
he's decided to sell it. His name is Larry Bartlett and his phone number
in Vassalboro Maine is 207-923-3891. He says everything works. I haven't
seen the car so I can't vouch for it's condition but it's worth a call for
anyone who's intersted
Tom Watkins
#5732
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 16:19:45 EST
From: NJP548@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: Fuel distributer rebuild?
When my car wouldn't run, I also that that there was something wrong with
the
fuel distributor, so I took it apart. It was all clogged up so I cleaned
it
out and then I made sure the whole thing was sealed all around and put it
back
together. This was about 8-9 months ago and it has never leaked. Also I
just
took my car to PJ Gradys Thursday and I told Rob that I took it apart and
he
was amazed that it doesn't have a single leak in it. He asked me what
was the
name of the sealer but I couldn't remember the name of it, if I remember
I'll
let the list know.
Later,
Nick
VIN#1852
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 16:46:44 -0800
From: "BRUCE BENSON" <delornut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Engine History
>Michael,
>I agree with you 100% concerning Lotus engines for the Delorean but I
>believe you may be incorrect about the computability of the windshields.
>Our glazier has substitute the Lotus version on various occasions, and
>except for tint color they are a perfect match. Our master crossover list
>also shows a match.
>
>DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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Joe,
Mike and I collaborated on an artical compairing the DeLorean and its
cousin, the Lotus Esprit. While we didn't take any measurments, it was
quite
obvious when the cars were parked side by side, that there was a
considerable difference between the windsheilds. Mike's car is a second
series Esprit and it's possible that the later design update done by Peter
Stevens in the late 80's might be a fit for the DeLorean but one must be
specific in choosing a windshield as there are differences in the
different
styling stages.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 21:56:21 EST
From: Msstrygrl@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Am I paying too much?
I just got back from looking at a Delorean which I'm considering buying.
It's
an '81 and the body looks very good, and it runs fine, but the mileage is
68
thousand (mostly freeway mileage) and both seats need all new leather
upholstery (they've cracked from sitting in a hot garage -- the people
live
in an area which is quite warm in the summer). Also needs two new tires
and
the brakes feel kind of shot. The owner is asking 13K but I'm considering
offering 12K. Is that too much for a Delorean with such high mileage?
What do
you all think?
Thanks,
Lisa
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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 00:50:43 -0500
From: Gerald Deutsch <Jerry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: A story I was told...
Ok, here we go... I personally know someone who worked for DMC very =
early on, and he tells me that he actually drove two different early =
prototypes. One had a Chevy 350 in it, and the other had the 350 with =
twin turbos on it!!! He said it was a monster and that should have been =
the one that was produced, but GM would not supply him with the motors =
because of bitter feelings. (he also said that the suspension was =
excellent, which included Macphereson struts.) He went on to tell me =
that these bitter feelings were partially the result of JZD taking many =
of GM's engineers to work on the DMC-12. Some may go absolutely crazy =
and yell at me and tell me how wrong I am and how my friend is crazy, =
but all I know is that he worked for DMC for a long time before =
production, and even until the company's demise. Once production was in =
place, he was the Quality Control foreman for all DMC's that came into =
the east coast. All I can tell you all is what he told me. So, on that =
note, let the debates, be them supporting or negating, begin. Thanks. =
- ---Dan Vin#5493
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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 07:45:34 -0500
From: "Robert S. Rodgers" <rsrodgers@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Faded louver
I have been quite happy with Mothers "Back-to-Black" for keepin my louver
looking good. An application lasts 3 to 6 months. Works well on rocker
panels and bumpers too.
Robert S. Rodgers VIN: 17015
mailto:rsrodgers@xxxxxxxx http://members.home.net/rsrodgers
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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 15:52:05 +0100
From: "Carte Blanche Limousine" <carteblanche@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: looking for a CRAIG Radio, news from France...
Happy new year to you and best wishes for your DMC organisation !
I am still looking for a Craig radio for my DMC. If someone got one, it
will be a pleasure for me to listen to some music in my DMC. Do you also
know the equivalence for the rear speakers in some actual catalogues ? I
also inform you that the DMC french Club and the English DMC club is going
to join the big 1999 meeting in Silverstone (International british motor
show). Let me know if some of US DMC wants to join us...
DMC yours
Cyril Binet
VIN 1804
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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 21:00:58 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Fuel distributor rebuild?
Nick,
Obviously you know some servicing techniques that we in the DeLorean auto
repair industry are unaware of. I say this as a caution to other DeLorean
owners who, based on your comments, may decide to disassemble their fuel
distributor. Bosch, the distributor manufacturer, the DeLorean, Volvo,
Haynes, and Chilton service manuals all say: "DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISSEMBLE
THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR". If you have discovered a way to complete a service
procedure that is non standard to the industry you need to back it up with
complete detailed specifications and instructions.
If a reader on the list decides to disassemble their headlight switch,
which is described as "NON-SERVICEABLE" and they discover that they can't
put it back together, they will only have to lay out $ 40. for a
replacement. If they try to do the same with the fuel distributor the cost
for a replacement will be around $700.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / dmcjoe@xxxxxxx
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> From: NJP548@xxxxxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: DML: Fuel distributor rebuild?
> Date: Saturday, January 09, 1999 4:19 PM
>
>When my car wouldn't run, I also that that there was something wrong withthe
>fuel distributor, so I took it apart. It was all clogged up so I cleaned
>it out and then >I made sure the whole thing was sealed all around and put
>it back together.
>This was about 8-9 months ago and it has never leaked. Also I just
>took my car to PJ Gradys Thursday and I told Rob that I took it apart andhe
>was amazed that it doesn't have a single leak in it. He asked me what
>was the name of the sealer but I couldn't remember the name of it, if I
>remember I'll let the list know.
>
> Later,
> Nick
> VIN#1852
>
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 11:38:08 -0800
From: "Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Rear mounted Intercooler.
Here's my idea for the mounting of the intercooler. Let me know what you
think, and if there should be any changes/modifications, or if you have
any
thoughts, opinions, etc...
- -Robert
http://pweb.netcom.com/~dmcvegas/IC.htm
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