Re: [DML] engine stamping pits can you fill them?

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 11/21/02 7:22:06 AM Central Standard Time, 
hecklerkochgmbh@xxxx writes:


> was wondering if anyone out there has found a way to safely fill them in?If 
> not is there at least some kind of fix anyone would suggest?If you are not 
> sure what Im asking about its the deep little square pits on top of the prv 
> between the heads.They always get filed with dirt and moisture which could 
> cause them to corrode through.I would like to fill them in with something 
> but dont kow if its such a good idea since this might allow some moisture 
> to be trapped in there,exactly what i dont want! 


I would say that if they are there - they are there for a reason! don't fill 
them, i think they act as a heatsink. if you remove the intake manifold and 
waterpipes (which i assume you have done) just clean them out with a 
screwdriver and a shopvac, maybe some compressed air and you should be on 
your way for another 20 years......... that's what i did and i'm not going 
to lose any sleep over it because that's a lot more care than most of the D's 
out there have seen!

Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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