Re: [doc] Questions!

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

Nick J,

With regards erratic speedo readings, you should remember that most older
cars had the speedo drive taken direct off the back of the gear box, where
it just sat nice and still, and worked for years. With the Delorean, as the
gear box is well back in the car it was decided to take the drive from the
front wheel, with all its turning and vibration an muck thrown up. It
therefore is not surprising that it surfers more failure than a more
conventional set up.
There have been other cars using a similar system, but I can't remember
which ones.

All the Best Chris P Derby...PS newsletter in post!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: <nickehan@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [doc] Questions!


> Hi Nick,
> Another common fault to look out for is stuck electric
windows.
> My passenger side window was stuck when I bought my D' . I got the motor
> working but the actual regulator has plastic guides that can often break.
> This causes the window not to close correctly.
> A new window motor and regulator mechanism will set you back about $299!
> These are improved with metal guides however.
> I managed to get a good second-hand one for $100.
> Fitting the motor and regulator involves removing the two main door trim
> panels.
> Be very careful as the edges of the metal inside the door pressing are
sharp,
> tape
> them over or use some flange finisher (rubber strip). Its a fiddly job but
> its easier
> than a Saab prototype rear door I had to put a motor and regulator in at
work.
> Regards
> Nick H
>
>
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