RE: [DML] Summer Heat, now hard starting Q

["Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>]

Chris,

Welcome to Austin! Geez, if we get any more DMC owners in the area we'll
need to start our own chapter.

I wish I knew why you're having a starting problem, I seem to be having one
as well. On a brand-new engine no less. It must be a teething issue in my
case because my former engine cranked right up every time, even at 102
degrees in the shade. Clearly the PRV is a little rough until it's fully
broken-in, which appears to occur after about 100,000 miles. :-)

The good news is that this is as hot as it gets. If you live through the
next month, you'll make a fine Texan.


Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN# 4695



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Coplen [mailto:blarness@xxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 7:36 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Summer Heat, now hard starting Q
>
>
> I recently threw my D on a trailer and moved from Grand Rapids,
> MI (cloudy, and mild temps) to Austin, Texas (102 degree big,
> flaming ball in the sky that just won't quit).
>
> My DeLorean has NEVER had a starting problem ever. The first
> time I started it in Austin it took five long cranks and then
> finally sputtered to life and ran poorly for the first minute.
> This continues now EVERY time I try to start it when its hot out.
> And, well, it's been triple digit temps all eight days I've been here.
>
> I, at first, accounted it as vapor lock but it does it even when
> the engine is cold. Then I thought maybe it's the Michigan gas,
> our votility levels are different than Texas due to our
> "unpredictable", and colder weather conditions. So, late last
> night I threw a fresh tank of premium in and gave her a few high
> speed rips up and down I-35 but I haven't had the chance to drive
> it today.
>
> What would cause such a DRASTIC change in it's personality just
> because I moved into a hotter environment, and what can be done
> about it? Thank you.
>
> Chris
> GIGAWAT
> #3876
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