[DML] Re: D repairs in MO

[Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>]

If it was used as a daily driver, and stored for the past year you may
be OK.

I would check all of the rubber parts, and open up the fuel tank to make
sure it is clean BEFORE you try to start the car.

If all looks fine, change the oil and drive it home.

You may want to get a copy of the DeLorean owners directory to find
other owners on your way home in case you have a problem. Make sure
your AAA membership is paid up, and take a few other phone numbers with
you for a few DeLorean Service Centers. Rob, Joe, Don, and Stephen will
all do their best to help you over the phone.

You may also want to contact a few DeLorean clubs that are on your
travel route. I know there is a Ohio club, and DeLorean MidAtlantic for
PA and NJ.


Amazinrick@xxxx wrote:
> 
> Hi -- am looking into purchasing a D in Missouri, to bring to New Jersey.
> Can you recommend any capable DeLorean mechanics in the mid-Missouri area?
> The car has been used as a daily driver until last Fall. Has about 40,000
> miles estimated... bad odometer. Can be driven to St. Louis or Kansas City,
> but I hate to drive halfway across the country at highway speeds in an
> un-checked car. Especially since I haven't touched a stick shift in 10
> years. (And that was a pretty rough experience in a rented car in England.)
> I have driven cross country twice, but that was in a Neon, with a co-driver.
> Anything in particular I should have the mechanic take a look at? Any
> particular hazards to avoid? Any other comments? Like, am I crazy? Maybe!
> I figure I'll leave the car with the mechanic to work on then fly back a few
> weeks later to collect it. ---- waernst@xxxx