Re: DeLorean B28F Reliability

[jtrealty@xxxx]

The engine in the Delorean is probably the most reliable thing in the 
car! Some of the MINOR problems you can normaly expect:
Oil pressure sender for idiot light will leak
Idler pulley bearings can get noisy and fail
Pickup coil in distributer sometimes fails when hot
"O" ring seals on water distribution pipe eventually leak
Hoses behind water pump eventually leak
Valve cover gaskets eventually leak
Exhaust manifold gaskets eventually leak and studs break
Spark plugs, ignition wires, cap and rotor wear out or age
Given all of these "shortcommings" this engine will outlast most 
passenger vehicles even now in service, all it takes is regular oil 
changes with good oil and NEVER overheat the engine, that is one thing 
that can kill it quicker than sh-t. You will be spending your money in 
most of the other systems in the Delorean including clutches, wiring, 
struts, fuel system, interior parts without worrying about the motor. 
The big money is a rusted or bent frame or damaged panels or trans 
work.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, sean_dmc1@xxxx wrote:
> 
> Group,
> 
> In searching around on the internet, I have been reading a 
lot 
> of bad press about the Volvo B27 and B28F engines. I have read of 
> their propensity to eat camshafts, leak oil and overheat. I 
> understand that there were improvements to the B28F engine, like 
> increased lubrication. I was just curious what steps can be taken to 
> improve the reliability of the engine? I owned a DeLorean before and 
> want to get another one, but am just curious what can be done to aid 
> in making a DeLorean a "daily driver" car. Any info would be greatly 
> appreciated. Thanks!
> 
> Sean Spurlock