Contaminated Gas??
I just bought a Delorean in May....the more I
restore it the more I want to throttle the previous owner! (but that's another
post).
Today's problem.
Ever since I've gotten it - the car runs really
rough when you accelerate. It also takes more than a few tries to get
started then runs rough and seems to smooth out a bit a few minutes later...but
NEVER runs like it should. The car did sit for a looong time prior tome
buying it. (my guess is anywhere from 6 months to 2 years)
The car improved slightly when we used a fuel
injector cleaner in the gas...All I've done since I've bought it is throw half a
tank of premium in it and the injector cleaner. It's never been driven
more than a few miles since I've brought it home.
Today I got daring and decided to tackle the gas
tank.
I opened up the tank and everything looked
fine. The fuel pump cover seal is all warped (needs replacing) but
everything else looked fine (fuel pump, hoses, baffle, etc..). I siphoned
out the gas. The gas was a really dark apple juice color...didn't notice
any sludgey deposits...but not sure what to look for. Especially not sure
what to look for on the baffle.
Any thoughts on what I should do now?
Need some help from someone who's been there
done that.
Thanks
VIN#17089
windsor, ontario canada
(right next to Detroit Michigan)
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