Re: Updated Service Manuals coming?

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 5/30/00 7:50:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
delorean502@xxxx writes:

<< A while back on the DML there was talk about getting the Service 
Manuals Updated. We all know that some of the things in those books 
are NOT correct. Is there any progress on this, or hasn't it even 
been started? >>

Erik-
I'm interested in this too... and you'll be hearing more about it in a few 
weeks. Like most owners who attempt minor or major repairs, I find the 
manual less than ideal even for a professional, much less a capable shade 
tree mechanic. The descriptions are sparse and not backed up by real-life 
experience. The illustrations are even a bit confusing. I don't do all the 
repairs to my D personally, but I do want to know how to steer my trusted 
mechanic, and have the parts on hand. 

I was able to get the Colgan Custom De Lorean nosebra revived for a limited 
edition, and now I'd like to tackle this project next. I just talked to DMC 
Joe today, and he's been thinking along the same lines. It would be a big 
undertaking, but a major contribution to the marque, I think!

When my son first tried to get me interested in De Loreans, I thought, 
"expensive to buy, always broken down, impossible to get parts." I didn't 
get that from the DML! I'd have thought the same about any 18 year old 
limited edition car. But I was wrong! Hey, I love my D and drive it 
everyday. A better service manual can't help but improve the overall 
ownership experience and value of the car. My mechanic doesn't want to read 
the back issues of DML and $350. worth of De Lorean World to get a question 
answered, and neither do I.

What do you think, list members? Who's interested? What should such a new 
manual cost? (Is there sufficient sale potential to cover the cost of 
publicartion.) Speak up!

-Wayne 
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