[DML] Tanks...but no tanks!
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[DML] Tanks...but no tanks!



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
mike@xxxx
VIN#17089
windsor, ontario canada
(right next to Detroit Michigan)
 
 


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