Re: Back on the Road

["d_rex_2002 <rich@xxxx>" <rich@xxxx>]

Randy,

Where are you located? I'm sure if you live close to someone on the
DML that they would be able to lend a hand in person or on the phone.

If the fuel has been in the tank for over 15 years, you will need to
drain the tank and probably replace at least a few fuel system parts.
As far as the clutch system, rebuilt clutch master and slave may be
needed and you should replace the plastic tube clutch line as well.
Brakes will need to be inspected and bleed the entire fluid system to
insure all the old fluid and any contaminents are removed.

After it is running, don't go too far on the original tires.

Refer to the Tech Page section on the DMCNEWS website under the
Inspection heading to make sure to hit everything on the check list.

http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/inspection.htm


If you are located in the Midwest, I would not mind giving you a hand
looking the car over. If you have a heated garage, even better.

Good luck getting your D back on the road.

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Randy Bell" <randybell@xxxx> wrote:
> I bought my Delorean new in 1981, but I am fairly new to the group. 
It only has 12.5K miles on it and I have had it garage stored (without 
being able to start it) since 1986. I had parked it with gas in the 
tank and hadn't driven it in some time. Apparently the gas had set up 
and it wouldn't fire. This had happen once before, but I had the 
original Dealer work on it the 1st time. I want to get it running and 
back on the road. I know I need to pull the tank, fuel Line, ect... 
but should I pull the moter and look at replacing gaskets. I know for 
sure that the clutch cylinder was leaking fluid before. Where should I 
start?
> Sincerely,
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Randy 
> 
> 
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