dmcnews-digest Monday, March 15 1999 Volume 03 : Number
492
In this issue:
DML: Stainless Re-Finish
DML: RE: Stainless Re-Finish
DML: Re: Stainless Re-Finish
DML: DMC Ads
DML: Idle Speed Stabilizer
DML: Last weeks People Magazine
Re: DML: engine and stuff?!?!?
DML: Flywheel trouble ... help
Re: DML: Stainless Re-Finish
DML: Re: Alternator Types
DML: Sacramento club?
DML: Any Delorean owners in Massachusetts?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:23:56 -0800 (PST)
From: Helmut Kohler <mrdmc12@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Stainless Re-Finish
Hi,
One of the "D's" I'm looking into buying, is in pretty good
shape. The stainless is fine, no dents or scratches. But it has lost
it's original luster, I guess from sitting out in the sun for 10
years. I know DeLorean One does stainless Re-Finishing. Does anyone
know about how much it would be to have the whole car Re-Brushed /
Polished? This would be very helpful. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Helmut Kohler, Jr.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:02:28 -0500
From: Gerald Deutsch <Jerry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Stainless Re-Finish
I've mentioned this before. Try Never-Dull. It has worked on my friends
cars and it should work wee on yours. Good luck!!!
- ----------
From: Helmut Kohler[SMTP:mrdmc12@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, March 12, 1999 2:23 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Stainless Re-Finish
Hi,
One of the "D's" I'm looking into buying, is in pretty good
shape. The stainless is fine, no dents or scratches. But it has lost
it's original luster, I guess from sitting out in the sun for 10
years. I know DeLorean One does stainless Re-Finishing. Does anyone
know about how much it would be to have the whole car Re-Brushed /
Polished? This would be very helpful. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Helmut Kohler, Jr.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:41:49 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Stainless Re-Finish
Helmut,
If the stainless does not have any deep scratches all that is needed to
bring the stainless back to factory new is to do a complete rub down with
a
ScotchBright Pad.
It could be done by yourself or someone with car polishing abilities. If
you decide to do it your self let us know and we will give you some
additional helpful hints. BTW on average this is a 4 hour shop procedure.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Web Site http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3755/
3/20/99 <www.deloreanservices.com>
- ----------
> From: Helmut Kohler <mrdmc12@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Stainless Re-Finish
> Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 10:23 AM
>
> Hi,
> One of the "D's" I'm looking into buying, is in pretty good
> shape. The stainless is fine, no dents or scratches. But it has lost
> it's original luster, I guess from sitting out in the sun for 10
> years. I know DeLorean One does stainless Re-Finishing. Does anyone
> know about how much it would be to have the whole car Re-Brushed /
> Polished? This would be very helpful. Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Helmut Kohler, Jr.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:13:34 -0500
From: "Yocom, Shannon" <syocom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC Ads
I was checking (more like dreaming) www.traderonline.com for DeLoreans
and came across this:
- ----------------
1983 DMC-12 5spd., cold air conditioning, 11000 actual miles, Dealer
painted blue, great history, everying works, CUSTOM wheels & more,
Reasonable delivery available. $15900 612-802-4873 or 612-424-3491.
Location: Rogers, MN
- ----------------
Dealer painted blue. That would be interesting to see!
Anyway if anybody is looking to purchase they currently have about 50
DMC ads there.
Shannon
VIN# Not Yet!
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:57:41 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: Jim Lill <jpl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Idle Speed Stabilizer
or ISS...
The part needed is a Bosch 0 280 140 500
the Volvo p/n is 1276871 and is used on a lot of Volvos between 81-85
81 B21F B21FT B28F
82 the same except not for B28F in 760
83 B21FT and all B28F
84 B21FT
85 B21FT
The other models used the "501", dunno what the dif is.
The easy pick would be the 81 as those models cover a ton of cars.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:16:01 EST
From: DMC5524@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Last weeks People Magazine
For all the people who missed the article about John DeLorean in People
Magazine's 25th Anniversary issue here is the text of the article:
JOHN DE LOREAN The automaker "won over people with his charisma," says
his
former lawyer Mayer Morganroth. But in '82, De Lorean abandoned his gull-
winged sports car (immortalized in Back To The Future) amid charges of
cocaine
trafficking. He was acquitted, but his wife, model Christina Ferrare,
divorced
him after the trial. Now 74 and living in New Jersey, De Lorean is
working on
a new car called the DII.
Not much we didn't already know but it's good to see his name mentioned
every
once in a while.
Dave
VIN 5524
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/2696
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 22:25:51 PST
From: "Marc Barth" <d16y8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: engine and stuff?!?!?
Most of those horror stories you heard were exaggerated. Most of those
problems were due to the fact that Deloreans came with an underpowered
alternator from the factory thus resulting in the electrical problems
you've heard about. Simply replace it with a larger unit(90 amps, I
think) and all of those problems were solved. Parts are not as
difficult to come by as you might think. Deloreans came with
PRV(Peugeuot-Renault-Volvo) engines. These engines are known for
lasting for 200,000 miles. Granted parts are not the cheapest but they
are readily available though it will depend on the part as to whether or
not it's available at Pep Boys. I hope I have helped. If you have any
other questions let me know.
>From: MORFORU2C@xxxxxxx
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: DML: engine and stuff?!?!?
>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:40:08 EST
>
>Hello guys and gals! I was just wondering how reliable is a DeLorean
>engine,
>starter, alternator, transmission/cluch, etc....? Also how easily is it
to
>find replacement parts if anything big like the above goes out? See, I
am
>thinking of buying a DeLorean, I have loved them sense they came out in
>81. I
>have heard horror stories for them always breaking down and just
>wondering if
>that is true and if I could like go down to a pep boys or something and
>replace them or would I have to find a DeLorean part distributor if so
how
>much are we talking here for replacements? Darn, this is a long
e-mail.
>OK I
>will shut up now.
>
>Please help me.
>
>Thanks a lot,
>Jason
>Vin #: Hopefully soon.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 18:48:45 -0800
From: Matt <matthias@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Flywheel trouble ... help
I made a big mistake by giving my D to a Volvo mechanic for a
transmission replacement (automatic). Rebuilding the transmission was no
problem, but after he put the transmission back in, the engine "clicked"
with every turn. It took unbelievable two months and endles transmission
in and out's (and finally a brand new tranny) to finally find out that
the flywheel had cracked (one of the three 'spokes' cracked all the way
through). He replaced it ande the sound was gone.
Now after three months the sound is back again. What in the world is he
doing wrong? I never heard of flywheels cracking on a regualr base. Does
he use wrong torque or does he break things while putting the tranny
back in? What can I tell him to do different (hey, he's gonna pay
this!)?
Matthias
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 03:02:50 -0800
From: Lee <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Stainless Re-Finish
At 07:23 AM 3/12/99 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi,
> One of the "D's" I'm looking into buying, is in pretty good
>shape. The stainless is fine, no dents or scratches. But it has lost
>it's original luster, I guess from sitting out in the sun for 10
>years. I know DeLorean One does stainless Re-Finishing. Does anyone
>know about how much it would be to have the whole car Re-Brushed /
>Polished? This would be very helpful. Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Helmut Kohler, Jr.
Hi Helmut,
Refinishing your brush pattern is quite easy and very inexpensive, once
you
understand the process, a block of wood some Scotchbrite and stainless
cleaner and an afternoon is all that is required.
You can find the process in the DML Arch's, I have detailed the process
several times.
Lee
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:58:33 EST
From: DeLorean31@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Re: Alternator Types
I have been searching the archives for modifications and upgrades to the
D. I
have only had my D for about a week. Although there are no problems I
can see
at the moment, reading the past postings I am trying to address the major
updates and have them done before I do have a problem. I replaced the
coolant
bottle. I noticed I have the original 80 amp Ducey Alternator on my car.
I
have read that later D's were upgraded to the Motorolla 90 amp. However I
read that someone said they are unavailable now. Also I read a couple
people
put a 100 amp Delco on their car and no modifications are needed. I was
just
wondering what different types of alternators people have used. If the
stock
is 80 amp and the Motorolla is 90 amp. Would it be better to get the
Delco
100 amp anyway and use that? I do notice the guage goes from about 14 to
12
with the stock Ducey when the fan comes on. If anyone can recommend what
they
think to be the best replacement or upgrade available today please let me
know. Thanks in advance
Gary
VIN 3360
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 15:02:32 EST
From: MORFORU2C@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Sacramento club?
Hello, I just wanted to say thanks for all the replies on my questions. I
also
would like to know if there is a DeLorean club around the Sacramento, CA
area?
Thanks,
Jason
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 17:03:36 +0000
From: Jason Keohane <Jason609@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Any Delorean owners in Massachusetts?
I was interested in buying a D and was wondering if there were any
owners around. thanks
Jay
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
------------------------------
End of dmcnews-digest V3 #492
*****************************
Postings to the DELOREAN MAILING LIST are the opinions of the author and
not necessarily those of the list moderator or his Internet
Service Provider(s). The list moderator makes every effort to screen out
false, misleading, and negative postings, but it is up to you
to realize that nothing should be taken as
actual fact without research and investigation of your own.
Send postings to "dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Before posting, search the archives! www.dmcnews.com/search.html
Thank you!
<<attachment: winmail.dat>>
Back to the Home of PROJECT VIXEN