Re: [doc] Update on PSOs work so far...

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi All

A quick note partly to say we've computer-less at the moment as Dave's 
is on the blink. I'm currently in Kent having dropped Steve's heads and 
manifolds off at the Diesel Centre to go off to their machine shop. 
We're waiting with baited breath to see if they're okay because it 
almost looked as if you could _see_ the warp in one of the heads.

When we took the head off, one of the cylinders was full of water, but 
it was p*ssing everywhere at the time.

The wheels are being refinished and powder coated by a firm local to 
Stevenage.

We wait to see what she runs like after the heads are refitted - there's 
a chance of bent conrods based on the way she was running beforehand.... 
She's not going to go as fast as Chris Hawes' which according to "God", 
"goes like a scalded cat", as Chris has free-flowing twin back-boxes 
unlike Steve's stock back-box and rear crossover.

As regards "DeLorean Motors UK Ltd" - Dave and I are set up and looking 
to take on work, but won't be launching officially till we can relocate. 
At the moment we can really only take on one car at a time.

Best Wishes
Martin

Stephen Strelczak wrote:

> Hello All,
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> The Delorean list has been very quiet these last few weeks,
> you must all be enjoying that sunny weather, and so you should be. As
> some of you will know already, PSO (aka Lola , VIN#6986, PSO 69W, RHD
> GRY MNL) is currently undergoing a fairly major engine rebuild at
> "Martin and Daves" Delorean restoration centre, based in Stevenage at
> present. The work is going excellently, Martin rang me up today full of
> pride with how the work is going on PSOs engine and frame. The small
> pealing rear section of the frame has now been epoxy painted and sealed
> giving hopefully another 20 years of protection against the elements.
> The engine is stripped down to the block and the engine bay looking
> awfully empty. The water pump was found to be a goner (RIP) and one of
> the cylinder heads, holding water!! The oil in the system was also half
> water half oil, not good. PSO has been running pretty badly since the
> day I first received her (not surprising given all that unwanted water),
> but it was rare that I ever got any way to compare her against another
> car, so I put up with the problems she had. I recommend to others to
> have a full "Gutkowski" report undertaken on your car, just so you can
> see if there are horrible problems lurking, best sorted out. I've been
> driving a car with 25% less power than the usual 130HP of the stock car,
> due to the now obvious engine problems. With the Volvo upgrade parts
> going in and the cat coming out, I should be driving a 170HP full power
> car within the next few weeks, a fact I still can't believe. My tabs
> were loose, but are going to be replaced, so cornering should be more
> pleasurable too. The alloys are going to be removed, sent off for
> sandblasting, painted a nice clean silver, then clear lacquered. The
> whole electrics system is getting a check and fix, form doors to windows
> to mirrors to courtesy lights, the whole lot, because Martin has an
> expert touch in that area. The interior is also being looked at for
> touch ups, along with exterior glitches and scrapes.
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> All in, she will drive beautifully, look good and work
> properly. Those of you that are like me in that you don't have the time
> to work on your car personally, due to work issues, should book their
> car in with Martin and Dave at least for an overall car check, to see
> what you should be addressing in the near future. It will probably be
> the best investment you'll make for your car. I understand that Martin
> and Dave will aim to be restoring import Deloreans for UK people to
> purchase. I can only imagine that these are going to be well worth a
> look if you or a friend are considering buying a Delorean one day. Keep
> an eye out for PSO at future shows to see just how good Martin and Daves
> work is. I'm itching to get in her and floor those 170 horses, but I'll
> let Dave and Martin decide when she's ready, after all, they'll be the
> first to test her ability on the road, not me, so that they can tune and
> balance the engine. When is the first car show within the next month?
> I'll be there showing her off there.
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> Kind regards to all,
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> Stephen.
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