dmcnews-digest Wednesday, March 24 1999 Volume 03 : Number 495
In this issue:
DML: car for sale
Re: [DML: VIN # list?]
DML: Another D For Sale
Re: DML: carpet cleaner?
DML: QAC in NJ
Re: DML: DeLorean World issues ???
DML: NJ owners
DML: Re: carpet cleaner?
DML: Specialty automotive???
Re: DML: DeLorean in News
DML: Camellia Classic Car Show April 3, 1999 - UPDATE #3
DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
DML: another delorean needs a good home
DML: June Show in Ponchatoula
DML: British Car show May 1st
DML: Re: Specialty automotive???
DML: Fuel Filter and Distributor location
DML: High pressure/volume oil pump
Re: DML: Specialty automotive???
DML: Can't get it above 65 in Ohio
DML: New D-Club in Europe
DML: Re: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
DML: Re: Classifieds wasteland...
DML: RE: Illusion of Stainless Delorean
Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
DML: illuminated key on EBAY ?
Re: DML: DeLorean World issues ???
DML: Townsend show
DML: Re: Fuel Filter and Distributor location
DML: Re: Re: Specialty automotive???
DML: DMC: Insurance
DML: patients please
DML: no subject
DML: Engine Bay Latch
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:15:10 +0000
From: "darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: car for sale
Since the classified ads haven't been updated since January, I reluctantly
need to use the DML to help a desparate friend try to sell his car. It
is a
1981 gray interior 5 speed, VIN 5999, with 45,000 miles. It is not
currently running, due to an apparent lack of spark. He is asking $10,000
and can be contacted by calling Lowell at 360-538-7491.
Also, in my ad for issues of Special Interest Autos with the DeLorean on
the
cover, the price should have been $5.95 plus $2 postage. I tried to
change
that ad too, but no response. James, what's the story?
Darryl Tinnerstet
McCleary, WA
[ADMIN NOTE: With Dave Price no longer able to keep the site updated, it
has been one of the things that has fallen by the wayside. I hope to have
the situation remediedby the end of the month. JVE]
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Date: 19 Mar 99 11:34:41 PST
From: KIRK BRANDON <delorean02378@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [DML: VIN # list?]
"Marc Barth" <d16y8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Has anyone tried to gather info on all of the vins out there? Listing =
them in order and where the car currently resides whether by an owner in =
a certain state or country, museum, or wrecked? Just curious. I think =
it would be an interesting internet project for those who have Delorean =
pages.
Marc
d16y8@xxxxxxxxxxx
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Marc,
Yes, as a matter of fact there is a listing that shows the vin# Owner, St=
ate,
interior color and trans type. Go to WWW.DMCNEWS.COM/CHRONOLOGY.HTML. Jam=
es is
kind enough to provide this list for us to check out and learn when our D=
's
were built. Unfortunately it has not been updated since October 1, so I'm=
sure
there are a lot more D's that have been added to the list.
Also DMCJOE is planning to find out how many D'd are left. Go check out h=
is
web site at deloreanservices.com. Hope this helps.
Kirk Vin#02378
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 12:13:45 PST
From: "jack knife" <knife_jack@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Another D For Sale
Sorry to be posting this 'for sale' message this way, but I am still yet
to see my car being posted on the web site.
For sale is an early 1981 (May, vin:1328) DeLorean.
Five speed, black interior, gray wheels.
New engine from DMC in Houston (less 7k miles), new front end.
Other recall updates performed.
Call 256.536.7883 for more info or return e-mail to:
knife_jack@xxxxxxxxxxx
11,500k
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 15:30:52 EST
From: DMC3309@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: carpet cleaner?
I cleaned my grey carpet with just any carpet cleaner found at the
Automotive
store designed for auto interiors. I worked just fine. And did not fade
Robert
VIN3309
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 16:45:32 EST
From: LovDMC12@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: QAC in NJ
The QAC was in Bridgewater, NJ. It is mentioned in several other books
concerning the history of DMC, among them are William Haddad's "Hard
Driving,"
Levin's "Grand Delusions," and Fallon's "Dream Maker." Several mention
the
fact that the QAC was very close to DeLorean's home in Bedminster, NJ.
Brian Henson
VIN 1597
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:10:59 EST
From: DeLorean31@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean World issues ???
In a message dated 3/19/99 1:23:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< Hopefully by this summer I'll be able to purchase P.J. Grady's lock and
window zilla upgrade kits for our DeLorean. >>
I too am thinking of purcahsing these two kits this summer. I just ordred
Fanzilla. I was searching the archives and I saw mention of Fanzilla. I
also
a posting asking anyone who had installed Fanzilla in their car to
comment on
it. I couldnt find any actual comments about it though. It seems like
it is
a fine product and I look forward to intalling it. If anyone out there
has it
can they please tell us their opinions on it? If their was comments
previously let me know but as I said I wasnt able to find actual replys.
Thanks in advance
Gary
VIN 3360
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 20:03:37 -0500
From: "DOUG T VENNER" <DMC12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: NJ owners
I notice that a lot of members of this list are from NJ. I would really =
like to get us NJ owners all together this spring/summer, at a event, or =
just all of us getting together for dinner and the such. A few of us are =
going to Raceway Parks swap meet on April 18th in Old Bridge NJ. Please =
contact me if you would like to join us. Also don't forget the DeLorean =
Mid-Atlantic door adjustment day on April 25th.=20
Doug Venner Browns Mills NJ
#16680
DMC12@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:19:48 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: carpet cleaner?
Darren,
Any carpet cleaner will do the job. "Resolve" will do a good general
cleaning job. For imbedded stains we use a solution of "Westleys Bleach
White" diluted to a one to one mix with water. If you want to leave the
carpet with a fresh clean "like new" smell use "Odor-X" by Turtle Wax.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
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> From: Iznodmad@xxxxxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: carpet cleaner?
> Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 12:27 PM
>
> Dear DML,
> My carpets need a good cleaning. I was just wondering if anyone out
> there has found a good carpet cleaner that works well and won't fade the
> fabric. Just in case it matters, I have the grey interior.
>
> Thank you,
> Darren Decker
> #5000
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 21:11:15 -0500
From: Gerald Deutsch <Jerry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Specialty automotive???
Can someone please give me an e-mail or phone number to reach Darryl at
Specialty Automotive? Thanks in advance. ---Dan
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:16:45 EST
From: OZZMAN283@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean in News
Does the Colorado Historical Society have a web page?
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:41:00 -0600
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: DML: Camellia Classic Car Show April 3, 1999 - UPDATE #3
April 3, 1999 is rapidly approaching.
The Camellia Classic Car Show at Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile Alabama is
a
show you do not want to miss.
We have three owners who have pre-registered for the show, and two other
owners who have verbally committed. Check out my web page for the
particulars.
http://www.zebra.net/~scottmueller/Web%20Page/CamilliaClassic.htm
The show organizer will create a class for DeLoreans if there are four
cars
pre-registered. The photo ops are fantastic. When we know who is
coming, I
will plan a time and place that we can meet so we can caravan in and park
together.
Bring your family, the gardens are wonderful and last year there was lots
of
activities for the kids.
If you would like me to fax the entry form to you, email me directly with
your name and phone/fax numbers.
This was a great show last year and I am looking forward to participating
again.
Scott Mueller
ScottMueller@xxxxxxxxx
1981/002981 DOA5031/DMCNEWS
Deep South Delorean Owners
Future Events Page
http://www.zebra.net/~scottmueller/Web%20Page/CamilliaClassic.htm
April 3, 1999 Mobile, AL Camillia Classic
April 17, 1999 Pensacola, FL Beach Bash and All British Car Show
May 2, 1999 Townsend, TN Blount British Car Gathering
May 21-23, 1999, DeLorean Eastern Regional Run 9, hosted by DeLoreans of
New
England
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 13:35:07 -0500
From: cooney@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Purchased an '81 D, this winter. Had it trucked north from the
Carolinas. Beginning to see why the former owner of this "excellent
condition" car pushed for me to have it trucked. The archives haven't
produced an answer.
The fuel pump seems to work when it wants to. There have been days when
I drove with no problem. There have been trailered home days. At times
it will start, idle for several minutes then quit. Sometimes it will
then restart, sometimes it will not. Sometimes it will restart days
later. Today it ran for five minutes, quit, restart for one second then
die. After several attempts it will now not restart at all.
Warren in Texas has worked with me to find a solution but as yet, it's
not fixed. So far, I have replaced the fuel pump relay. The pump had
been running when straight wired with the relay out, but at this writing
it does not. The fuses are fine. The coil has spark. Juice flows to the
fuel pump. The inertia switch has been by-passed. The fuel pump was
replaced three years ago. Am I missing something? Suggestions?
Secondly, this car won't beat a bicycle. Except for a few times before
the transport picked it up, the former owner did not drive it much and
had it in a dealer friend's showroom for quite a long while. RPM's will
shoot up when accelerated in neutral, but 65 mph is the limit when
driving. I checked the automatic transmission computer with the test
light method recently described. All systems go there. D. One suggested
just running the heck out of it due to possible varnish buildup. No luck
so far. Suggestions?
Lastly, does anyone know of a good shop in W. Pa. or E. Ohio? I am in
Grove City, Pa, midway between Erie and Pgh, east of Youngstown. Sorry
for such a long post but I'd hate for this to be a trailer car. Other
than these problems it really is in excellent condition with all updates
done at D1. (under 30,000 miles)
Thanks much,
Mike
#2467
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:15:18 EST
From: WtrResQ@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: another delorean needs a good home
1981 vin SCEDT26T3BD003160, is for sale inWalnut Creek CA. it has 37K
miles
and has no upgrades. she is on consignment at Grand Prix Motors and the
asking price was $16,500, although i have it on a good source that the
owner
will take $15K. the original owner of the car took, OK care of the car.
will
need TLC...
contact Augusts Juris at 925-274-0713
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 15:36:19 -0600
From: Steve Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: June Show in Ponchatoula
I am not exactly up to the idea of this but here goes.
I talked to the lady about Strawberry Festival and she is very interested
about doing it with the D's next year. SHe mentioned a show in June that
she would like to invite you guys out to.
Here are the details as of today,
June 25th, 1999- (Time not known)Ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor
Mike Foster
4pm- Street dance to be held.
I am guessing that the street dance will include some sort of parade.
June 26&27 will be all day events. I do not know what the exact plans
are. The name of the festival is to be something like "Antique City of
America".
The woman I talked to told me she might be able to arrange some sort of
car show. I told her I would let my friends on the DML know about the
event and I would get back with her at the end of the week.
I'm not to sure about this event but many of you may feel differently.
Please contact me direct at SteveDMC@xxxxxxxxxxx and we can talk about
it.
She told me that this will hopefully be the start of an anual even and
she needs something like the D to promote it. Maybe we can help.
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 22:27:40 EST
From: ABatt10347@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: British Car show May 1st
Fellow DMCer's,
I posted this show a few months ago but just wanted to remind anyone
interested that the Blount British Car club was having it annual car show
the
first weekend in May ( last year 150+ cars). We are trying to get a class
for
Deloreans. If you are interested please contact me at ABatt10347@xxxxxxxx
I'm
not a member of this club just really enjoy the show each year. The show
will
be in Townsend, TN ( just outside of Knoxville). All money raised goes to
the
Blount County Home for Children. So come to east TN and have a weekend to
remember!
Bruce Battles
Vin# 6569
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 22:12:19 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Specialty automotive???
Gerald,
The phone number for Specialty is 360 943-2497.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
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> From: Gerald Deutsch <Jerry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: 'dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: DML: Specialty automotive???
> Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 9:11 PM
>
> Can someone please give me an e-mail or phone number to reach Darryl at
> Specialty Automotive? Thanks in advance. ---Dan
>
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 22:59:07 -0500
From: "yugoman" <mdrig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Fuel Filter and Distributor location
A man was looking at a car I have for sale yesterday, and seeing the
Delorean in the driveway started asking a few questions about it. I showed
him how it runs, starting out fairly smooth but getting rough after a
while.
He suggested first thing to change the fuel filter, then maybe the
distributor cap nad wires. Problem is I don't know where any of these
items
are! Ok, it's my stupid question of the week!
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 14:57:51 -0600
From: "Duke" <at88mph@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: High pressure/volume oil pump
Has anyone ever installed a high pressure/high volume oil pump in their =
'D? =20
Thanks,
Duke
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 08:59:20 -0800
From: Mike Hirko <wawazat1@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: Specialty automotive???
Gerald Deutsch wrote:
>
> Can someone please give me an e-mail or phone number to reach Darryl at
> Specialty Automotive? Thanks in advance. ---Dan
Gerald
It's darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Mike Hirko
Kelso WA
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:43:59 -0500
From: "." <jdl@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Can't get it above 65 in Ohio
Had a similar problem with my D when I bought it, couldn't accelerate =
above about 67. Turns out it was a major vacuum leak. You might want =
to pressure test it, take a scope to the car and see what is going on. =
There are a few good places you can take the car here in Cleveland or =
even better, in Columbus. E-mail me directly for more info.
David Levey
Cleveland =20
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:55:52 +0100
From: Perotti <perotti@xxxxxx>
Subject: DML: New D-Club in Europe
A New DeLorean Club in Europe!!
The DeLorean Club Netherlands was formed on March 12 1999 by
Mario Perotti, Ed Uding and Roland van Vliet to promote the
DeLorean and provide backup to Dutch Owners for technical help.
The club offers membership not only to owners, but to club "associates"
and to enthusiasts from The Netherlands and Europe.
Members enjoy a yearly event and a quarterly newsletter.
Ofcourse our club is also 'on-line' at:
http://home.wxs.nl/~perotti/dcn/
Regards,
Mario Perotti
President DeLorean Club Netherlands
VIN #10117
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 22:16:49 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Mike,
Thanks for the details on your troubleshooting process. It make our job
much easier.
To save a lot of time let me ask you a couple of questions.
Question: When the car stops running or does not re start do you know for
sure that the pump is actually running. If not, either listen for it or
put
a test light on it.
When we have a "D" with the same intermittent problem we hook a test light
with long leads to the pump terminals and tape the test light to the
windshield. If the light goes out while the engine is running the problem
is isolated to the circuit between the relay and the pump. If the light
stays on the problem is in the pump or pump fuel supply.
The problem with your poor acceleration is probably in the fuel enrichment
circuit. After we get the engine running non-stop we will show you how to
correct the enrichment problem.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 07:59:30 -0500
From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
You changed the relay, so I assume you cleaned up all of the contacts.
You may also want to change the fuses (even if they are good.. the
blades tarnish with time).
Also, remove the pump, make sure there is no gunk in the tank, and the
hoses in the tank are in good shape.
Your not that far from PJ Grady. There may be someplace in Ohio that is
closer, but I dont know.
cooney@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
<SNIP>
> The fuel pump seems to work when it wants to. There have been days when
> I drove with no problem. There have been trailered home days. At times
<SNIP>
>
> Lastly, does anyone know of a good shop in W. Pa. or E. Ohio? I am in
> Grove City, Pa, midway between Erie and Pgh, east of Youngstown. Sorry
> for such a long post but I'd hate for this to be a trailer car. Other
> than these problems it really is in excellent condition with all updates
> done at D1. (under 30,000 miles)
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
Mike (Cooney?) said:
> The fuel pump seems to work when it wants to. There
> have been days when I drove with no problem. There
> have been trailered home days. At times it will start, idle
> for several minutes then quit. Sometimes it will then restart,
> sometimes it will not.
When I first acquired my car it did the same thing. I could always
start it if I fiddled with it long enough; I never needed top trailer it
home. I assumed the problem was poor electrical contact somewhere in
the system, so I would jiggle all the relays and unplug - replug the
fuel pump connection a few times and eventually the fuel pump would
start.
One day while working on a different problem (bad start inhibit module)
I removed all my relays, opened them up, and gave them a good cleaning.
Five years and many thousands of miles later my fuel pump has never had
another problem.
> Lastly, does anyone know of a good shop in W. Pa. or E. Ohio? I am in
> Grove City, Pa, midway between Erie and Pgh, east of Youngstown.
For certain specific problems I know several good mechanics in the
Cleveland area. For *any* possible DeLorean probelm you can go to Dave
Bauerle near Columbus or DeLorean Cadillac here in Cleveland.
Too bad you didn't have this car last October. The DeLorean Club of
Ohio's 1998 Fall tour was a drive from Sharon, PA to Cambridge Springs,
PA, where we spent the night at the Riverside Inn . . . right in your
neck of the woods!
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 18:01:31 -0800
From: "Dave Price" <davep2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Classifieds wasteland...
>
>[ADMIN NOTE: With Dave Price no longer able to keep the site updated, it
>has been one of the things that has fallen by the wayside. I hope to have
>the situation remediedby the end of the month. JVE]
>
Dear DML,
Please accept my most heartfelt apologies for neglecting the DMCNews
Classifieds website. I ran into a few bumps in the road of life over the
holiday season and failed to maintain the pages. I have updated the DMC
For
Sale page with postings received in March, all others have been purged.
Please re-send your posting if you don't see it listed. I am more than
happy to continue updating the site if you'll let me. Again, I am very
sorry.
Thank you,
- - Dave
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 00:04:23 -0800
From: "Brian J McCool" <brian.mccool@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: RE: Illusion of Stainless Delorean
Michael, the reason there were so many unsold Deloreans at the end of =
DMC was directly related to 2 factors.=20
1. John Delorean doubled production of Deloreans in November of 1981 to =
80 cars a day, instead of building cars to dealer orders. This caused =
cars to start stacking up in the distribution network that the market =
couldn't absorb. John's reasoning behind this decision was that he >
had a certain amount of time to start paying off the loans from the =
British government, as I understand. Sales in the summer of 1981, when =
the car was introduced, went very well.=20
2. Historically speaking, winter is the worst time for auto =
sales,especially sports cars. The winter of 1981 was especially bad, in =
fact I read somewhere that the auto industry as a whole suffered its =
worst selling season since the depression that winter.
Ultimately, John did over estimate the market for the DMC-12, but this =
didn't have as much to do with the car, as it did with the fact that =
every segment of the auto market can only absorb a certain amount of =
cars produced. The fact that John even got the car into production in =
the time frame he did was a miracle. Most first time buyers were willing =
to overlook its initial quality problems. All new cars, by the way, have =
some quality problems when they are first introduced, its just that =
established automakers have deep pockets to fix them, John was doing the =
best that he could in the time frame he was given. He had ,as most =
mailing list members know, a plan to add a turbo option and a sedan, but =
unfortunatly, time ran out for his company before this could happen. >
last thing concerning performance, John had already picked the engine =
for his car because of its price, performance and its reliability. When =
Lotus was picked to do the engineering work for his car, they added a =
steel backbone or spider to the cars roof to support the weight of the =
gullwing doors. Unfortunatly, this added about 500-600lbs to the car, =
which caused its performance to suffer. Honestly though, would you =
rather have gullwing doors or a couple extra MPH? Hope this addresses =
all your questions, Michael.
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 14:08:02 -0800
From: Mike Hirko <wawazat1@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
cooney@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Beginning to see why the former owner of this "excellent
> condition" car pushed for me to have it trucked. The archives haven't
> produced an answer.
> Lastly, does anyone know of a good shop in W. Pa. or E. Ohio? I am in
> Grove City, Pa, midway between Erie and Pgh, east of Youngstown.
P.J.Grady is your answer. If $$ are a problem, talk to them. I'll bet a
way can be found to solve your problem & budget. >From personal
experience ( & I usually do all my own work on other vehicles) a
dedicated D repair business will do a quality job & save you many $$ in
the long run. Since I am on the left coast, Don Steger at DeLorean Motor
Center in Garden Grove CA has done wonders for my D. Oops, I forgot
Bauerle in Radnor, Ohio (740 595-3348), may be closer to you. Don't keep
messing around trying to self-solve the problem. After the car is
running perfectly, then learn as much about it as you can & keep on top
of any problems that occur. In the meantime, let an expert put it right.
Mike Hirko
Kelso WA
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:49:25 -0500
From: Paul Gress <pgress@xxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DML: fuel problem, poor acceleration
The only thing in my experience that may help you, is when I bought my
Delorean new in 82. While driving for 3,000 I had no problems, then it
just
died. It wouldn't start. I got it towed home and the next morning it ran
fine. Then next day it was dead. It was diagnosed as a loose connection
where the wire harness (connector) goes through the firewall. It appeared
that a pin in the connector was pulled back enough to make a connection on
and off. All that was done to fix it was to re-insert the pin fully into
the connector.
In other words, start looking at all electrical connection in the engine
bay
area. Maybe on is corroded, loose or just pulled back.
Paul Gress
cooney@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Purchased an '81 D, this winter. Had it trucked north from the
> Carolinas. Beginning to see why the former owner of this "excellent
> condition" car pushed for me to have it trucked. The archives haven't
> produced an answer.
>
> The fuel pump seems to work when it wants to. There have been days when
> I drove with no problem. There have been trailered home days. At times
> it will start, idle for several minutes then quit. Sometimes it will
> then restart, sometimes it will not. Sometimes it will restart days
> later. Today it ran for five minutes, quit, restart for one second then
> die. After several attempts it will now not restart at all.
>
> Warren in Texas has worked with me to find a solution but as yet, it's
> not fixed. So far, I have replaced the fuel pump relay. The pump had
> been running when straight wired with the relay out, but at this writing
> it does not. The fuses are fine. The coil has spark. Juice flows to the
> fuel pump. The inertia switch has been by-passed. The fuel pump was
> replaced three years ago. Am I missing something? Suggestions?
>
> Secondly, this car won't beat a bicycle. Except for a few times before
> the transport picked it up, the former owner did not drive it much and
> had it in a dealer friend's showroom for quite a long while. RPM's will
> shoot up when accelerated in neutral, but 65 mph is the limit when
> driving. I checked the automatic transmission computer with the test
> light method recently described. All systems go there. D. One suggested
> just running the heck out of it due to possible varnish buildup. No luck
> so far. Suggestions?
>
> Lastly, does anyone know of a good shop in W. Pa. or E. Ohio? I am in
> Grove City, Pa, midway between Erie and Pgh, east of Youngstown. Sorry
> for such a long post but I'd hate for this to be a trailer car. Other
> than these problems it really is in excellent condition with all updates
> done at D1. (under 30,000 miles)
>
> Thanks much,
> Mike
> #2467
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 99 19:02:24 PST
From: "Brandon S. Moody" <bsmoody@xxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: illuminated key on EBAY ?
There is a DMC illuminated key for sale on Ebay,
item 79671609 . There is a picture of the key
on the auction page and I have also placed
the picture on my WWW site
www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/7872
Does anyone have this key with their car ?
I have never saw THIS VERSION of the illuminated
key. Its nothing like the illuminated key that came with my car.
It just made me curious ?
- -Brandon
bsmoody@xxxxxxx
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 18:42:22 -0600
From: scottmueller@xxxxxxxxx (Scott Mueller)
Subject: Re: DML: DeLorean World issues ???
I installed FANZILLA last year while at the DeLorean Expo in Los Angeles.
It works as advertised. The fans come on one at a time and shut off one
at
a time. The unit looks professionally made and was easy to install. The
documentation that came with it was complete.
Scott Mueller
ScottMueller@xxxxxxxxx
1981/002981 DOA5031/DMCNEWS
Deep South Delorean Owners
Future Events Page
http://www.zebra.net/~scottmueller/Web%20Page/CamilliaClassic.htm
April 3, 1999 Mobile, AL Camillia Classic
April 17, 1999 Pensacola, FL Beach Bash and All British Car Show
May 2, 1999 Townsend, TN Blount British Car Gathering
May 21-23, 1999, DeLorean Eastern Regional Run 9, hosted by DeLoreans of
New
England
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:05:50 EST
From: ABatt10347@xxxxxxx
Subject: DML: Townsend show
I have recieved a lot of mail asking for details about the Townsend, TN
show.
So if James will allow I give the details for all. The show is May 1,
1999. (
yes the Blount County web site still lists last years show). The cost is
$15.00 for pre-registered cars (thru april 10th) $ 20.00 day of show. All
the
proceeds go to the Blount County Childrens Home. The hotels in the area do
give a discount rate for the show. Main staging area is the Best Western
Inn.
Dash plaques to the first 150 cars. There are three awards in each class.
Door
prizes thoughout the show. A short drive after the show. Last year about
75+
cars went on the drive. Picture 75+ British cars screaming around the
ridges
of the Smokie Mountains. After the drive there is a BBQ back at the Best
Western. Cost $10.00. I almost forgot to mention Friday night. There is a
gathering at the motel to meet each other and get a chance to admire, sit
in
and ride in about every make and model of British car ever made. If anyone
needs more info email me at ABatt10347@xxxxxxxx As stated in my previous
post
I'm not a member of this club, just someone who has enjoyed this show in
the
past. As of today looks like about 5 to 6 D's maybe coming. Thanks James
for
the bandwith.
Bruce Battles
Vin # 6569
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:27:14 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Fuel Filter and Distributor location
If the car runs fine when started than the problem in not related to the
fuel filter. Good cold operation and poor warm operation are usually
related to the warm up and or fuel enrichment circuit or youmay need a CO
mix adjustment.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
----------
> From: yugoman <mdrig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DML: Fuel Filter and Distributor location
> Date: Monday, March 22, 1999 10:59 PM
>
> A man was looking at a car I have for sale yesterday, and seeing the
> Delorean in the driveway started asking a few questions about it. I
showed
> him how it runs, starting out fairly smooth but getting rough after a
> while.
> He suggested first thing to change the fuel filter, then maybe the
> distributor cap nad wires. Problem is I don't know where any of these
> items
> are! Ok, it's my stupid question of the week!
>
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 22:27:16 -0500
From: "David Silek, Regent School of Law" <dsilek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Specialty automotive???
Does anyone have any clue which month had the directions for removing the
ceiling panels. I just got the new fiberglass panels from PJ Grady and
need
to know how to put them in as well as to take out the old ones.
Thanks David
#6110
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:57:25 -0700
From: "The Haney's" <haneydr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: DMC: Insurance
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Being in Colorado I don't drive my D in the winter.
It seems to act more like a run away sled than a sports car on ice.
Plus there are too many transplants from states without snow who don't
have the skills to drive in it.
I was able to get comprehensive ONLY insurance through my Farmers agent
for under
$100 for 6 months. Yes, I have a good driving record and I'm 38 years
old. The
replacement value is on the books at $15K(which incidentialy is more than
I paid
for it) but my agent said that's just a starting point and if I could
prove its
worth more I would have to work with the claims adjuster to come up with
the true
fair market value if something ever happened to it.
When I want to drive it I just call him up and tell him. They cover it
for the
day, weekend whatever and charge me $4.50 per day which comes out to
roughly $800
for 6 months.
This works out great saves me money, and it helps me to be disciplined
and not just
drive the car every day to work. The last time I covered it for a full 6
months(last summer) it cost me $590. So I think depending on your
situation
coverage isn't really too hard to get or too expensive.
Dan Haney Vin # 3254
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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 03:24:03 -0800
From: Sharon <sharon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: patients please
Hello to the DLM,
My name is Sharon and I am Lee Seiler's wife.
Lee has been very ill with the influenza this past week and must rest in
bed. I am not letting him work all night and most of the day on these car
models until he has recovered from his influenza. I help him with the
billing and shipping when I can. Let me reassure all owners of the model
cars that Lee is making good progress producing and sending them out, I
don't think any one understands how much work he puts into each one, but
for the next week no kits may be shipped, it all depends on how soon Lee
recovers.
I shipped (UPS) the last batch of models today for every one Lee contacted
for the correct mailing address, you should get your model in a week.
If you have any questions about you model cars please send your e-mail to
me.
Thank you
Sharon Seiler
Model car widow
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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 13:55:48 +0100
From: "j.m.s.c. lommen" <j.m.s.c.lommen@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: no subject
Hi Mike,
=20
I did't understand if you still would like to receive door panel removal =
instructions. About the divers door mirror : replacing the mirror will =
probably not solve your problem. To analise the electric problem, you =
can measure if a current is flowing through the door mirror switch, and =
the current received by the mirror. If the mirror doesn't receive a =
current, you'll probably have a loose contact in the roof. If this is =
so, send me a mail and I'll explain how to fix it. You can remove the =
mirror glass only, since it is glued to the mirror with double adhesive =
tape. Bend out one edge carefully, ontil you can stick a spatchler =
behind the glass. Ease it though hehind the glass, and try not to break =
the mirror further. You can use the broken glass as a mould, and get a =
new custom made mirror.=20
=20
Good luck !
=20
Frenkie, Venray . Netherlands
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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:14:32 -0500
From: "yugoman" <mdrig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML: Engine Bay Latch
I'll contribute another silly question! Opening the engine cover on #2423
is
a two-person job- someone must be at the back to pull up on the latch
while
another pulls the handle inside the car. Is something wrong on my car, or
was this just a DMC oversight? Anybody know of a fix?
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