Re: [DML] Digest Number 172

[drinkware <drinkware@xxxx>]

Re; NOS master brake cylinder

I'm no mechanic however, I bought a master cylinder from Auto Zone on the
advice of this column. The part number may be supplied by someone else on
this list who is more file oriented. The part fit perfectly and looked
identical to the one removed. A minor problem was removing the screws
holding the translucent resevoir which did not come with the new unit. The
old one had to be taken back as a trade- in. I think it was a Saab part.
Marvin
#4239
"MR AD"

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> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Re: celebrity DeLorean owners
> From: ciasleeper2@xxxx
> 2. Re: lambda light on dash
> From: "Scott Cagle" <sharkywtrs@xxxx>
> 3. Re: lambda light on dash
> From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> 4. Hot Start
> From: "John Hervey" <dherv10@xxxx>
> 5. Re: VIN SCEDT26TODD020064/Exhaust Pipes
> From: dmc17168@xxxx
> 6. cooling fan question
> From: gullwing99@xxxx
> 7. Re:Frame Restoration (color matching the frame)
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> 8. Customizing the DeLorean
> From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxx>
> 9. Slightly Damaged RFP For Sale
> From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxx>
> 10. Re: Re: Changing front and rear springs
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> 11. Re: Re: Summer Heat, now hard starting Q
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> 12. RE: lambda light on dash
> From: "Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>
> 13. Re: VIN SCEDT26TODD020064
> From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> 14. Throttle cable
> From: "Lynn Metz" <metzlynn@xxxx>
> 15. Re: cooling fan question
> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> 16. Re: Customizing the DeLorean
> From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>
> 17. Re: Customizing the DeLorean
> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> 18. Re: celebrity DeLorean owners-more Leave it to Beaver
> From: johnmidd1@xxxx
> 19. Sob Story
> From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman@xxxx>
> 20. straighten fascia & repainting
> From: Delorean17@xxxx
> 21. Re: Changing front and rear springs
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> 22. Canadian DeLoreans
> From: "Sacha Prins" <sprins@xxxx>
> 23. Questions on NOS Master Brake cyl
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> 24. Re: Hot Start
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> 25. Re: Throttle cable
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:26:48 EDT
> From: ciasleeper2@xxxx
> Subject: Re: celebrity DeLorean owners
>
> Another interesting tie in to "Leave it to Beaver" is that Beaver's older
> brother Wally's Highschool, (in reality a set on the Universal lot) was
> retrofitted 20 years later into what we now know as the infamous Clock
Tower
> from "Back To The Future"
>
> Just thought it was interesting....
>
> Justin
> VIN 5172
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:48:58 -0400
> From: "Scott Cagle" <sharkywtrs@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: lambda light on dash
>
>
>
> > The lambda light on our dash is lit, what does this mean<
>
> It means that the lambda sensor needs to be reset. They come on after a
> certain count. If you will look at your speedo drive cable running down
> behind the brake pedal, you will see the lambda sensor box connected to
it.
> As far as the proper procedure to reset it, I'm really not sure. I just
> unhooked my light, I'm way too lazy.
>
> Scott
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 17:23:23 -0600
> From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: lambda light on dash
>
> Mike hit the lambda question right on the head, but may have been off
> the mark on the "electronic box". On cars with the early VINs, the
> inertia switch was mounted there. People were kicking them and that's
> why it was moved to the wall on the drivers footwell.
>
> A description of the box would be helpful in accurately identifying it for
you.
>
> James Espey
> DeLorean Motor Company
> Houston, Texas
>
> 281/568-9573
> 800/USA-DMC1
> http://www.delorean.com
>
> >The lambda light on our dash is lit, what does this mean? We tried
> >looking in the owners manual and it was really not very clear. Does
> >it mean the car needs to be serviced? Also, my husband was working on
> >our '81 delorean and noticed an electronic box below the clutch
> >pedal ...what is it? We are new delorean owners and this is probably
> >going to be one of many questions that we will have about our lovely
> >car!
> >
> >thanks for your input!
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:55:56 -0000
> From: "John Hervey" <dherv10@xxxx>
> Subject: Hot Start
>
> Hey: Group, If anyone needs a hot start relay for this cool Texas
> Climate of 100 to 107 to help overcome the startup up problem, I have
> them. You know me. Dherv10@xxxxx New listing on the DML Parts list.
> John
> 11004
> 6935
> 6568
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:01:51 EDT
> From: dmc17168@xxxx
> Subject: Re: VIN SCEDT26TODD020064/Exhaust Pipes
>
> Not all 1983's came with small exhaust pipe tips. I purchased #17168 new
with
> 17 miles from a New Jersey dealer who had over 20 1983's in stock. As I
> remember most were 17000vins. The cars with black interiors had the large
> tail pipes and the cars with grey interiors had small pipes. I wanted the
> grey interior and could only get it with the small pipes.
> At the Cleveland Show my car lost 2 points in the concours because of the
> small pipes. Would any owners of 1983cars with 17000 vins e-mail me with
> their vin #,interior color and tail pipe size. DMC Houston does not
believe
> my exhaust is original. If there are other strange things about label
decals
> please let me also know.
> My interior looks the same as #20064. I wish my wife would let me buy it.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Griepenburg
> dmc17168@xxxx
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:36:50 EDT
> From: gullwing99@xxxx
> Subject: cooling fan question
>
> Hello all,
> My wife and I took the D out for a nice Sunday drive this past weekend.
we
> don't do this much do to a new baby),,,,,The D did great as it always
> has,,,,but I have a question about the fans,,,,,first though,,,the car
never
> ever over heats,,it runs cool no matter what the temp,,,,,,when you have
the
> AC on,,,are they suppose to stay on or do they come on and off,,,,,mine
are
> going on and off,,,if they are suppose to stay on while the AC is on what
is
> the problem,,,,,,if they are not suppose to,,,,,,thanks anyway
>
> J.B.Vincent
> vin: 16709
> lic: DMC 12
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 02:08:44 -0000
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> Subject: Re:Frame Restoration (color matching the frame)
>
> Actually since the epoxy paint was applied on thick, you can scrape
> off the top layer and see the original color under it. Only the top
> layer of the Epoxy paint will be oxidized.
>
> [Excessively Long Quotation removed by Moderator]
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:41:33 -0500
> From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxx>
> Subject: Customizing the DeLorean
>
> Hey Guys,
> After looking at the Painted DeLorean Website and DMCNews Owner Pics,
> I have noticed a few customized D's, some that have undergone exrteme
> cosmetic alterations. My questions too those who have done this sort of
> project is this: Where did you find the stuff at? I would like to add
> ground effects
> and possibly skirts to my car, when I get it (soon!), and blackout kits,
> especially
> the rear taillight blackouts-too cool! I'm not wanting too turn it into
> another car,
> just slightly improve on the looks, not that I'm complaining though!
>
> Also, WHO owns the RED D that has re-engineered the interior and
> replaced it with red cloth (?) and swapped the steering wheel with a
> plane-cockpit type of steering wheel (half-wheel type). It is SO
> awesome!
>
> Basically, if you're a customizer, please e-mail me privately. I would
> love to
> talk to you and discuss the processes and expenses required to do such
> feats.
>
> Thank You All,
> Robert G.
> ________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:31:35 -0500
> From: Robert Greenhaw <deloreandude@xxxx>
> Subject: Slightly Damaged RFP For Sale
>
> Hi Group,
> I paid about $1700 for a right front panel as a peice of memorabilia,
> the person who previously owned it had no use of it, for it had set in
> the garage for about 10 years before I got it. I cleaned it up, polished
> it, meade it shine like new, as put it where I could see it everyday. You
> could call it my little DeLorean "shrine".....anyway, my Mom wants me to
get
> rid of it because it takes up too much room inside the house so, I am
offering it
> to you, my fellow DMLers. The only thing wrong with it is that the front
part
> where the fascia meets the panel and bolts on has been bent, the owner
said it
> happened back in '86 when an old woman in a Caddy changed lanes and swiped
the
> front. Nothing too serious..someone who knew how to heat stainless
properly or
> knows someone who does could probably mold this back into shape, and then
> re-install the black strip (it's been removed somewhere down the years).
>
> So, if anyone is interested in having a spare that you can play with (and
possibly
> use if you needed to), please e-mail me privately. All offers will be
considered.
> Buyer to pay S&H.
>
> Thaks in Advance,
> Robert G.
> PS-What I recieve will go into my DeLorean funds! : )
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>
> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:35:56 -0400
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Re: Changing front and rear springs
>
> Steve,
>
> I think it would be advisable to include the following warning when
addressing spring replacement.
>
> DANGER! When removing or replacing coil springs, improper use of coil
spring compressors can cause the spring to be propelled out of its mounting
position with LETHAL FORCE. (Auto Service and Repair publishers
Goodheart-Willcox Co.)
>
> "We're here to help you"
>
> DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Rubano
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 2:20 PM
> Subject: [DML] Re: Changing front and rear springs
>
>
> Changing the springs is not to difficult at all. Yes you do need a
> special tool, a set of strut spring compressors (forgot the actual
> name). You have to compress the springs with this tool first before
> even atempting to remove them. There are two of them, one for each
> side of the spring to compress it evenly. Additionally you will need
> it also to install the new springs. I have to warn you that since
the
> front springs were fitted with larger springs to raise the Delorean,
> it is a little tricky getting them out (also in) so be careful! The
> tool isn't too expensive, between $20-$40. It's not the greatest pic
> but below is a "drawing" of what one of them looks like, tool laying
> down. It has a set of upper and lower hooks that ride on a threaded
> shaft. Hope this helps.
>
> tool--> (___)__
>
> Steve
> www.dmcman.homestead.com
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:49:27 -0400
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Re: Summer Heat, now hard starting Q
>
> John,
>
> You may have the only Hot Start relays in existence. I'm not sure what the
design engineers had in mind when they wired in the hot start relay because
no such relay exists. The socket has three connections, three less than
required to allow such a circuit to function. If you carefully study the
schematic wiring diagram you will see what I mean.
>
> "We're here to help you"
>
> DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Hervey
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 5:30 PM
> Subject: [DML] Re: Summer Heat, now hard starting Q
>
>
> Chris, Robert, Walter, Open the panel behind the passenger where the
> relays are, look up above where the black blank spot is and you might
> see a relay socket laying up there with no relay in it. The wire
> color should be black, blue/black and white/red. This is where the
> hot start relay goes. It's all three of my cars. 6935,6568 and 11004
> If you need relays, I have them. Call if I can help.
> John
> 972-564-9321
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:15:25 -0500
> From: "Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>
> Subject: RE: lambda light on dash
>
> There are several "boxes" under the dash. One is the lamda counter that
> needs to be reset to turn off that dash light. It has a speedometer cable
> going in the bottom and another out the top.
>
> If I recall correctly, the inertia switch was originally mounted on the
> forward wall of the footwell, and relocated by a Service Bulletin so that
it
> would not get so easily kicked. If still on the forward wall, it would
> cause me to question if the car had received any of the safety recalls.
>
>
> Gus Schlachter
> Austin, TX
> VIN# 4695
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Substelny [mailto:msubstel@xxxx]
> > Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 12:07 PM
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [DML] lambda light on dash
> >
> >
> > brownalizat@xxxx wrote:
> >
> > > The lambda light on our dash is lit, what does this mean?
> >
> > The lambda light comes on every 30,000 miles to incite you to get the
> > lambda circuit serviced. You should replace the oxygen sensor, which is
> > not expensive. The easiest solution is to contact one of the DeLorean
> > parts suppliers. You can find a list of suppliers on the DMC News
> > website:
> > http://www.dmcnews.com/links.html
> >
> > and on the DOA website:
> > http://www.delorean-owners.org/index2.html
> >
> > > Also, my husband was working on our '81 delorean and noticed an
> > > electronic box below the clutch pedal ...what is it?
> >
> > BELOW the clutch pedal, you say?
> >
> > Sounds like an aftermarket addition, maybe a cruise control. It might
> > also be the windshield wiper control, inertia switch, or some other
> > module that fell out of its place under the dashboard.
> >
> > I suggest you get your hands on the factory parts manual, which is
> > available as a free download from the DMC News page:
> >
> > http://www.dmcnews.com/files.html
> >
> > The manual has good pictures that can help you identify parts like this.
> > It also gives reference numbers that are very handy for communicating
> > with DeLorean parts vendors.
> >
> > - Mike Substelny
> > VIN 01280, 7 years
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:11:22 -0600
> From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: VIN SCEDT26TODD020064
>
> It's generally thought that the Canadian market DeLoreans are the
> 17000 series VINs. They are generally identified by the presence of a
> metric dominant instrument cluster - is anyone aware of any other
> significant differences?
>
> James
>
> >Hi everybody, I check ebay, and yahoo alot, and I found a delorean in
Miami,
> >and the VIN was SCEDT26TODD020064 and I red about the Canidan deloreans
that
> >had VIN 20000, or 200000 (I don't remember which one it was). Is this a
> >Cadidan car? Here is the url if you want some eye candy!
> >http://page.auctions.yahoo.com/auction/29733863
> >John Giedosh a.k.a. Fronzel Neekburm
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 03:55:29 PDT
> From: "Lynn Metz" <metzlynn@xxxx>
> Subject: Throttle cable
>
> Hey Group:
>
> Well, last night was it, the first time my D has broken down and left me
> sitting. I was driving and "snap!" the throttle cable broke. (right
where
> the pedal mechanism hooks to the cable) After having someone meet me with
> some tools, I ended up wiring the throttle to the engine caompartment so
> that it was at a constant 2500 RPM's. Then, I drove the 45 minute ride
home
> like that. Questions: how tough is it to change the throttle cable? Do I
> have to replace the whole thing or just the cable in the sleeve? How much
> does a new one cost? That was not fun. EVERYONE is looking at you in
that
> car, as you're broke down fooling with it.
>
> Thanks
> Brian #16584
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>
> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:10:16 -0400
> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: cooling fan question
>
> I believe the normal fan operation with the AC on is that the fans go on
> and off as the compressor cycles.
>
> This is why some owners complain that the car bucks when the AC cycles.
> The power spike of the compressor clutch, and both fans starting up is
> quite a jolt to the marginal electrical system in the DMC. The FanZilla
> sold by PJGrady will fix the problem by sequentially starting all 3
> items instead of the factory simultaneous method.
>
>
> gullwing99@xxxx wrote:
> <SNIP>
> > AC on,,,are they suppose to stay on or do they come on and off,,,,,mine
are
> > going on and off,,,if they are suppose to stay on while the AC is on
what is
> > the problem,,,,,,if they are not suppose to,,,,,,thanks anyway
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:12:57 -0400
> From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Customizing the DeLorean
>
> Robert Greenhaw wrote:
>
> > [SNIP]
> > Also, WHO owns the RED D that has re-engineered the interior and
> > replaced it with red cloth (?) and swapped the steering wheel with a
> > plane-cockpit type of steering wheel (half-wheel type). It is SO
> > awesome!
>
> The radically customized DeLorean has only made two public appearances: at
> Ken Koncelik's shows in Cincinnati and Cleveland. It belongs to Curtiss
> Bryant in Ohio. He is not on the Internet, and even Ken has trouble
> reaching Curtiss.
>
> The other red car with the ground effects is perhaps the most award-laden
> DeLorean in the world: Dave Colley's custom DeLorean. Unfortunately he is
> also not on the Internet. Dave's beautiful car is for sale, if you are
> interested.
>
> - Mike Substelny
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:19:23 -0400
> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Customizing the DeLorean
>
> This car is owned by Curtis Bryant. VIN 10159 (I think).
>
> The steering wheel is a stock DeLorean wheel that has been cut. The
> center area (where the horn would be on a regular car) has been covered
> with cloth, and a calculator installed. The top part of the wheel that
> was cut has what looks like after market 5 speed shifter handles on
> top. He has the same handle on his shifter.
>
> I do not think Curtis is on the internet yet, but Ken has been able to
> get him to both of his DeLorean Car Shows. I hope to see Curtis again
> in Memphis, he is a friendly guy who definitely adds excitement to the
> marquee even if his car is not quite your style.
>
> I have a few pictures of his car from 1998 at
> http://remus.rutgers.edu/~mxl/dmc/cinn/cin.html
>
>
> Robert Greenhaw wrote:
> <SNIP>
> > Also, WHO owns the RED D that has re-engineered the interior and
> > replaced it with red cloth (?) and swapped the steering wheel with a
> > plane-cockpit type of steering wheel (half-wheel type). It is SO
> > awesome!
> <SNIP>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 10:10:25 EDT
> From: johnmidd1@xxxx
> Subject: Re: celebrity DeLorean owners-more Leave it to Beaver
>
> Also, on the New Leave it to Beaver show of the 1980s, Beavers friend
Gilbert
> drove a DeLorean!!
>
> MODERATOR NOTE: This has been amusing, but unless someone has information
that ties it all together the thread ends with this message.
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 10:26:57 -0400
> From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman@xxxx>
> Subject: Sob Story
>
> Greetings List,
> I was at my friendly neighborhood junk yard yesterday looking for a
> few things for my brother's Honda. I drove the DeLorean down so that
> she could get her exercise for the week and, as usual, she attracted
> quite a bit of attention...In fact the owner of the yard came out and
> talked with me about them for awhile. He's a nice and very honest
> gentleman and I have no reason not to believe that the following story,
> which he told me, is true.
> It seems that when the DeLorean was still in production there was a
> Chevrolet dealership in Cincinnati that would do a lot of stainless work
> on the cars. All of their damaged panels were sent to this junk yard
> when it was determined that they could not be repaired. Curiously
> enough, the yard owner held on to those panels and stored them in a huge
> semi-truck trailer. When DMC went under the Chevy dealership decided to
> get out of the DeLorean business ASAP. They sold their remaining supply
> of replacement panels, including brand new left front fenders and lined
> hoods (with and without gas flaps!) to this yard too. The yard owner
> stored the good panels in with the others in the hopes that someday a
> DeLorean owner would come along looking for something. All good news so
> far!
> Here's the sad part: four or five years ago the yard owner had a
> wrecking crew come in to do a routine clean up job and they accidently
> crushed the trailer with the DeLorean parts STILL INSIDE!
> He didn't think too much about it at the time because apparently no
> one had ever come to him looking for panels and basically they were just
> taking up space. When I told him how much left front fenders were going
> for today he just about fainted.
> I'm thinking it might be worth checking out what other local
> DeLorean dealerships did with their replacement panels when the company
> went under. I'll let you know if I find any stories with happier
> endings!
> Still sobbing for now,
> Josh
> http://www.delorean-12.com
> VIN 5102
> VIN 15964
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 10:48:52 EDT
> From: Delorean17@xxxx
> Subject: straighten fascia & repainting
>
> Hello List,
> I am going to have my front and rear fascias painted soon. The front
one
> has decent sized eyebrows. I remember hearing that the fascias could be
> straightend out some how. Will the local body shop know how? how is this
> done exactly? do they put a bar behind it? just curious.
> I am going to buy the paint at Napa because I can get it at cost
there.
> does anyone have the paint codes for the fascias?
>
> Thank you
> dave
> #2496-stainless after 19 years
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:45:14 -0000
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Changing front and rear springs
>
> Joe,
>
> You are absolutley right. Thanks for the inclusion. :)
>
> On that note, you have to be especially careful with the front
> springs. Like I said in my earlier post, they crammed larger springs
> in place to raise the front bumper height. These are the springs that
> have to be compressed to the point where the spring may start
> to "buckle" under the stress and will/could pop off the tools and
> cause some serious injury. Again...Be VERY carefull when changing
> them. It's advisable to let a professional do it that way you won't
> get hurt and you won't damage your D in the process.
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx> wrote:
> > Steve,
> >
> > I think it would be advisable to include the following warning
> when addressing spring replacement.
> >
> > DANGER! When removing or replacing coil springs, improper use
> of coil spring compressors can cause the spring to be propelled out
> of its mounting position with LETHAL FORCE. (Auto Service and Repair
> publishers Goodheart-Willcox Co.)
> >
> > "We're here to help you"
> >
> > DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
> > Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 17:46:38 +0200 (DST)
> From: "Sacha Prins" <sprins@xxxx>
> Subject: Canadian DeLoreans
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm the proud owner of #17115. It was transported from Canada to the
> Netherlands aprox. 3.5 years ago. It has the double lean exhaust pipes,
> straight hood (no flap) and metric gauges. Other than that I don't know
> what to look for, I haven't been able to compare it to another DeLorean
> yet.
>
> Sacha
>
>
>
> On Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:11:22 -0600, James Espey wrote:
>
> > It's generally thought that the Canadian market DeLoreans are the
> > 17000 series VINs. They are generally identified by the presence of a
> > metric dominant instrument cluster - is anyone aware of any other
> > significant differences?
> >
> > James
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:59:48 -0000
> From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>
> Subject: Questions on NOS Master Brake cyl
>
> I have a few questions about the NOS Master Brake Cylinders. Is it
> advisable to buy them? I mean they have been sitting around for about
> 20 years, wouldn't the seals have dried out? The bore be pitted by
> mositure? I don't know how they were pakaged, if they had any type of
> protective lubricant applied to them, etc. Would it be better to buy
> the aftermarket type from one of the Delorean Dealers? I heard that
> the Newer type ones do not come with the switch, how true is this?
> Also does anyone know the make and the part number of the aftermarket
> type Master Brake cyinders that will work in the Delorean without
> having to change the calipers to match it?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Steve
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 24
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 11:37:07 -0400
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Hot Start
>
> John,
>
> Not to put a damper on your offer of Hot Start Relays but as I noted in an
earlier post there is no Hot Start Relay. I would be very interested in a
description of this relay and how it functions.
>
> "We're here to help you"
>
> DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Hervey
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 7:55 PM
> Subject: [DML] Hot Start
>
>
> Hey: Group, If anyone needs a hot start relay for this cool Texas
> Climate of 100 to 107 to help overcome the startup up problem, I have
> them. You know me. Dherv10@xxxxx New listing on the DML Parts list.
> John
> 11004
> 6935
> 6568
>
>
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>
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> Message: 25
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:01:36 -0400
> From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: Throttle cable
>
> Brian,
>
> Depending on how and where the cable broke will determine the repair
procedure. If the cable broke outside of the outer cable, replacement will
be relatively easy. If the cable broke inside the outer cable it would be
best to replace the entire unit; i.e.: Inner and outer. This will involve
removal of the center console.
>
> The cables are available in 130" and 140". Inner core replacements are
priced at $19.45. If the outer and inner sections need to be replaced they
are priced at $83.50, ask for part number 100485.
>
> "We're here to help you"
>
> DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lynn Metz
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 6:55 AM
> Subject: [DML] Throttle cable
>
>
> Hey Group:
>
> Well, last night was it, the first time my D has broken down and left me
> sitting. I was driving and "snap!" the throttle cable broke. (right
where
> the pedal mechanism hooks to the cable) After having someone meet me
with
> some tools, I ended up wiring the throttle to the engine caompartment so
> that it was at a constant 2500 RPM's. Then, I drove the 45 minute ride
home
> like that. Questions: how tough is it to change the throttle cable? Do
I
> have to replace the whole thing or just the cable in the sleeve? How
much
> does a new one cost? That was not fun. EVERYONE is looking at you in
that
> car, as you're broke down fooling with it.
>
> Thanks
> Brian #16584
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