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Tuesday, 16 April 1996 Volume 02 : Number 101
In this issue:
Droopy Doors
Re: dmcnews-digest V2 #100
Re: dmcnews-digest V2 #100
re: fuel distributor woes
RE: dmcnews-digest V2 #99
Introducing the 1996 DMC DeLorean Loaded with all luxury standard options and a hardtop
$ door gull wing
Various Responses
bad engine
new DMC design
Automatics
[none]
Four-Door DMC
[none]
What if....DeLorean 1995
[none]
[none]
Removing Centre Console and My Sanity
[none]
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From: magriese(AT)VNET.IBM.COM
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 96 07:54:00 CDT
Subject: Droopy Doors
Most droopy doors are caused by weak gas struts. The door
uses the torsion spring to get the door moving (to about 40%
of open or so) and the gas strut takes it the rest of the way.
So, try a new strut first.
Mike Griese
magriese(AT)vnet.ibm.com
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From: Knut S Grimsrud
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 96 08:12:00 PDT
Subject: Re: dmcnews-digest V2 #100
"M.Burns" writes:
> Also would like to know if I have a droopy door is it
> more likely the gas strut or a matter of adjusting the
> torsion bar? Thanks
A droopy door is almost certainly a strut problem. Be cautious about
cranking the torsion bar as overdoing it may twist the top of your
car. By their nature, gas struts peter out after a while, and if you
have never put new ones in, they likely need replacement.
Incidentally, the gas struts are quite temperature sensitive. When it
is cold they do not lift the door well (you can see this in the Back
to the Future movies -- whenever the car is iced, Michael J. bangs his
head on the drooping door) and when your cas has sat in the sun and
baked for a while, the doors open so well they can be hard to close.
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
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From: hx459(AT)cleveland.Freenet.Edu (John C. Zekas)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 12:57:22 -0400
Subject: Re: dmcnews-digest V2 #100
responding to Milt's query, the last time I talked to Delorean
Cadillac (last fall I believe), they said that none of their
Deloreons were for sale, but they might entertain an offer in the
$40-50,000 range.
By the way, where do you have a barn in Lakewood?
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hx459(AT)cleveland.freenet.edu (John C. Zekas)
interests - sailing, sports cars, motorcycles, anesthesiology
Tartan 30 (WHITE OUT), TR3, 450SL, R69S, R60/2, R100RS
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From: jory bell
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:44:06 -0700
Subject: re: fuel distributor woes
>Re fuel distributor woes:
>
>The fuel distributor is NOT rebuildable. All bosch books specificaly spell
>out the fact you should not disassemble it. New ones run closer to $1000 than
>$500 if you can find one. I'd suggest scrounging through the salvage yards
>for a used one out of a late seventies through early eighties 2.8 liter, B28F
>Volvo engine. Make sure it's a car with the Lamba system. Bosch fuel
>injection parts are pretty much shelf items so it's very possible that other
>six cyl. cars using the K-Jetronic fuel injection with the Lamba sensor would
>work. I have heard of someone experimenting with a Porsche distributor to try
>for more fuel delivery with a turbo charger.
>
>DeLornut
Actually, I just priced a fuel distributor yesterday, and they are $500.
If you ask DeLorean One or a really stupid Volvo parts place, they will
look up DeLorean in their book and show that the Bosch replacement part for
for the fuel distributor is: FD46X. I good parts place quoted me $650 for
this part yesterday. I bet DeLorean One would charge $1K.
However, any knowledgeable Volvo parts/service place will use Bosch part#
FD35X. These two parts are IDENTICAL. According to Tim at Swedish
Automotive, they have installed the FD35X for years in numerous DeLoreans.
(they quoted $500 for the part, and I got the same part from a local Volvo
parts place).
- -jory
ps: I missed the original post... who was having problems with the fuel
distributor. I have just been learning about the CIS injection system on my
DeLorean, and would love to hear about another's woes ;)
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From: SKYWALKER
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:21:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: dmcnews-digest V2 #99
Hello once again,
just one question. does anyone out ther know of any DeLorean scale model kits?
I've hit my usual hobby shops, and have heard two things... one is that the
only DeLorean related kits out there are the BTTF ones.. which i already
have... and that there was never just a stock DMC-12 kit. and the other is
usually in the form of "I dunno.. lemme look in the catalog..." i kinda
believe the one guy, since his is the best hobby shop around, and he keeps
extremely well stocked and up to date.. but there just has to be one
SOMEWHERE... if anyone out ther can tell me of one.. even a
european/japanese/whatever production.... i would appreciate it greatly...
because there's gotta be at least a snap together model, right?? :)
Tim "Skywalker" Waters WAT6539(AT)duncan.cup.edu
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From: awolf(AT)pacific.telebyte.net
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 12:08:39 -0700
Subject: Introducing the 1996 DMC DeLorean Loaded with all luxury standard options and a hardtop
>There was some some mention of the DMC-24; a four door luxury sedan in a
>few books. I have never seen an artist's rendering, so it probably never
>got very far. Imagine a four door gullwing car. Due to structural concerns,
>this would be a true four door, instead of a long single door on both
>sides. Too bad it never happened, since we might have a few "my four door
>can beat your two door" posts here. At any rate, this would have been the
>only four door gullwing vehicle ever (correct me if I'm wrong).
I can imagine...hehehe
I DO recall seeing in a former DeLorean World Magazine some concept
drawings of the possible future DeLoreans. One, I recall being a Convertable.
None were too shabby looking, I wouldn't mind owning one.
Somebody correct me, but wasn't there someone up my way that was
converting a wrecked DeLorean into a convertable? Interesting to see the
outcome
> At any rate, this would have been the
>only four door gullwing vehicle ever (correct me if I'm wrong).
Anyone here see 2001?...hehhe..'round about the begining there's a view
of a Gulwinged Limo, I believe. I suppose that may have a DMC, along the same
lines as the lunar shuttles were Pan Am.
I certainly wouldn't go as far as to say it would have been the only 4
door gulwinged, this DMC-24 concept. Has anyone heard of a man down in
california, I believe that converts structurally acceptable cars to gulwing
cars?
>The fun part is: what would a 1996 DMC-12 look like?
>In 1987 the front grille may have disappeared altogether. We could see
>flush headlights, or maybe retracting. The rear end will see some softening
>too. Picture the 1988 Firebird.
I like to think that the newer DMC's would go along the same lines as
the Pontiac Fiero. The 88 Pontiac Fiero GT has striking resemblences to the
DeLorean, two seat, mid engine, unlike the SE's it has the sloped (97 style)
back as the DeLorean does. It's sharp corners and straight bonnet are replaced
with a smoother, rounder look with retracted headlights. Tastefully smoothed
out, not like these cars like the new ford taurus which bear resemblence to a
Bug and go as far as to butcher the interior likewise.
>Welcome to 1992. The overall design would see a general softening with all
>new body panels, but still with a low and wide design.
hmmmm...New body panels? A new exterior style?
I had hoped that given the chance, DeLorean would have stayed with the
Stainless exterior, but I'm interested to hear what you think would have been
done.
>New for 1997; the redesigned DMC-12! Plenty of ellipses to go around. Loopy
>to the hilt. If it works for the Ford Taurus, why not us? Even the radio is
>designed with an ellipse.
I believe my only responce in the showroom would be "Uck". I'm not fond
of the newer cars as you know. By this time, however, DMC would have grown to
the point where there would be top designers who might feel the need for such a
change. Call me sentimental but I would stay with my DMC-12, the looks of which
can't be beaten in my eye.
>Well, maybe not. Sure, there would have been the obvious mechanical
>upgrades, but I would hope that the original DMC-12 design would have found
>a place in a 1997 showroom without too much messing around with.
Here here! My feelings exactly!
Wolfie
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From: DRAVEN
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:42:22 EDT
Subject: $ door gull wing
sorry that was 4 door gull wing...
Well it wasnt really a gull wing, it was more like the Lamborghini
'jack knife' type doors, but I think Pininfarina designed a 4 door
called the Portifino (or something...I saw it a few years back in a
motor trend or something...anyone back me up??
Thanks to evryone that has helped me with my questions
concerning my dream car...I dont have one yet, but the comments
will be a tremendous help when I buy it! anyone willing to sell me
some of there memoribilia, or old delorean world mags? Any DMC
stuff really...and I looking for the guy that has the parts list
for sale? For like 10.00?
Thanks....
MacLeod, there can be only one
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From: The Doctor
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:53:33 +6C
Subject: Various Responses
Eric:
I *have* seen an artist's conception of the DMC-24. Notable features:
- - The front end [to the A-pillar] and rear end were identical to the
DMC-12's. This was likely in keeping with a DMC plan for the two cars
to share as much componentry as possible.
- - The lines of the gullwings were straightened from the gentle swoop of
the DMC-12 doors; the seam between the front and rear wings was
almost a straight diagonal line.
- - The sketch lacked the front spoiler of the production DMC-12, but
seemed to be at production ride height.
- - Since all wings were closed on the sketch, it was impossible to tell
whether there was a support bar between the two sets of wings [the
sketch had no externally-visible B-pillar between the two sets of wings].
As for performance, the four-wing's would have been at a distinct
disadvantage secondary to the extra weight of two additional wings, two
more seats, etc. This could have been compensated for by either the
planned Legend twin-turbo conversion of the PRV V-6 or a larger engine
[e.g., the Rover/Buick 3.5L V-8, which was in tremendous over-supply in
the early 80's].
To get an idea of how the DMC-12 may have changed over the years,
follow the time-line of another Giuargio wedge - the Lotus Esprit.
However, I personally could not see JZD Taurus-izing the DMC-12 to the
level you suggest.
Don:
Wipers: likely a faulty switch.
A/C: Get it done before the U.S. Freon supply runs out [Freon's already
pretty expensive]. Note that the charge specified in the Owner's Manual
is incorrect; it should be approximately two pounds. Make certain all
seals are intact - let's not waste that precious, expensive Freon!
Chase:
>My dream would be to purchase another early-production 1981
>DeLorean, low mileage, one owner, 5-speed, black interior, no dents, no
>dings, no deep scratches, no cracks in dash, seats or remainder of
>interior. And also with all factory recalls and recommended updates
>performed and no mechanical problems, as well as being lowered to
>originally-intended height and a twin-turbo system. All this for $20,000
>or less.
What a remarkable imagination you have! 8-)
Odds are, you could probably find some of your requirements for <= $20K,
or all of them for a few K more.
Milt:
1) Transmission: Renault Alpine [a two-door GT coupe not imported to
the U.S. due to the purchase of AMC by Chrysler in 1987].
2) Door: likely a weak strut.
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From: The Germanns
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:43:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: bad engine
I have a delorean with a bad engine. Could someone help me with possible
engine swaps? Where can i get the parts??
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From: RedGTV6(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 21:54:14 -0400
Subject: new DMC design
>New for 1997; the redesigned DMC-12! Plenty of ellipses to go
>around. Loopy to the hilt. If it works for the Ford Taurus, why
>not us? Even the radio is designed with an ellipse.
Don't want to start something here - But nothing works for the Ford
Taurus.
;-)
Ray
94 Golf 3LE (one more rattle than yesterday)
85 Alfa GTV-6 (no more rattles than yesterday)
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From: ausmith(AT)pdx.oneworld.com
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:48:09 +0000
Subject: Automatics
Since computers are heat and shock sensitive it certainly seems
reasonable to me to put it in the transmission. Especially since the
contacts inside it operate on .5 volts.
It isn't that difficult to get into but you do need a tough knife to
cut through all the silicone. Clean it out well, I used "Brake and
Electric Motor" cleaner. Make sure there is NO oxide on the little
contacts ( I seem to remember that there were 4 ). Seal it back up
and try it. Mine worked fine after I did it and continued to for the
next 2 years. I then sold it and now have a stick, which I like much
better.
Chris
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:44:04 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [none]
I immediately phoned Tim at Swedish when I read Jory's posting about SA
getting out of the DeLorean parts business. What a shock! I had heard
rumblings of a shakeup at Swedish, but this is not what I had in mind.
Tim Rutledge is truly one of the more knowledgeable people in the
DeLorean parts field and his expertise will be sorely missed. Not only
did he know a lot about the car, he was extremely customer-oriented and
willing to do whatever he could to help.
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The news the Rob Grady had purchased the DeLorean-end of Swedish's
business is comforting - there are certainly worse places that it
could've ended up. Rob has probably the best technical understanding of
the car in the field, certainly in the top three. Rob has always been
extremely helpful to me in the past and his customer service, though
occasionally spotty, is generally very good. I understand that he may be
adding some additional personnel, and if this is the case, I expect his
service will improve even more. When Rob gets back to NY, I will contact
him and see what else I can find out.
Anybody else have anything to share about Rob Grady?
James
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:09:01 -0600
Subject: Four-Door DMC
Well, actually there was a prototype four-seater gullwing pictured in
Stainless Steel Illusion. If I remember correctly, it was a design concept
prepared for Lamborghini during the same timespan DMC was still trying to
acquire enough capital to get off the ground. Believe it or not, it
actually had only two larger gullwing doors than are featured on the
DeLorean.
But the concept obviously never went into production by any auto
manufacturer. Why I do not know. Maybe DMC made gullwings seem too
"common"
for Lamborghini to gamble on them also. That and I would guess likely
problems keeping such a large door operational.
~ Chase
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:44:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [none]
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From: FHALS(AT)aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 15:25:39 -0400
Subject: What if....DeLorean 1995
The hypothetical question of what would the DeLorean Motor Company be
producing today is a great one. I think the Porsche 928- as the book "The
Stainless Steel Illusion" mentions- was a benchmark car and as such the
DMC-12 maybe perhaps could've stayed in the marketplace 5-6 more years
with
roughly the same in a general design. Upgrades in power, handling,
interior
revisions, and a softening of the design would've come into play. More
likely however the DMC-12 would've given way to another GT car some time
in
the late '80's early 1990's. That GT car would be a non-gull wing, color
optioned, stainless steel V-8 sports car similar to the just released TVR
coupe.
I think the DMC-12 would've been the only De Lorean product with gull wing
doors- a four door gull would be extremely impractical and likely to be
well..rather ugly. The 4-door car the John looked at was Giugiaro
designed
Medusa of 1980 for a base design of the De Lorean sedan however Bertone
was
against the use of gull wing door for such a project. What ever the car
I'm
sure it would have been priced in the Infinity/BMW 7 series/Mercedes 500
series price range.
Major company shifts: new factory location (either in the US or
Continental
Europe), new engine supplier- maybe Rover V-8 engines, the addition of a
consulting arm, and biggest of them all....the departure of John DeLorean
via
a force out by the British Government.
Peter Hayes Millen
fhals(AT)aol.com
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From: mpeak(AT)ucla.edu (Magnum)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 14:56:18 -0700
Subject: [none]
James,
John Delorean does still live at 567 Lamington Road in New Jersey,
although
I'm not sure for how long do to his myriad amount of legal problems and
debts. But I do know for a fact that presently he still lives there.
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 20:59:33 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [none]
As if the list wasn't turbulent enough, we now have the long awaited
"live" version of the DeLorean Mailing List. With the live version, the
list will be moderated once again, hopefully eliminating repetitive
postings and off-subject postings, too.
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From: stormrider(AT)socketis.net (Chase Clark)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:21:58 -0600
Subject: Removing Centre Console and My Sanity
I understand that hissing from the centre console, which is caused by a
vacuum leak in the original mode switch, is more of an annoyance than a
real problem. However, it is quite loud and I have had all of it I am
willing to take!
I hope to be taking apart the centre console someday soon as I plan to
replace the radio. My air/heater fan doesn't work and I believe it is in
the speed selector switch - the fan is not getting any juice at all. So
now
I have three things to mess around with in the same general area.
My only question is how to get behind the metal plate to all these items.
I've removed the air duct above the radio and the rubber vents behind it,
but still can't get to the nut that holds the radio in place. The hard
plastic ductwork behind the dashboard vents is still in my way. Do I
remove
this and if so how without breaking anything? While in the area, is it
possible to get behind the climate control knobs and fake fascia to the
electrical switches without taking apart the entire console and center
tunnel? Looking around at things in the car and in the parts book I am not
sure how involved this task will become, but would like a clue before I
start.
Oh yeah, has anyone ever had any luck sealing the five vacuum lines that
hook up to the mode switch? I don't plan on taking this all apart more
than
once this year and I definitely don't want to get the fan working again
only to have it be to no avail if my vents won't open right because of the
vacuum leak.
For those who have tried these things, my condolences. But please try to
save my sanity by letting me know how you went about it and if you were
succesful.
Pondering the ever present equation of cost of an ill-trained mechanic
versus time and cussing by working on a U.K. car myself...
~ Chase
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From: dmcnews-approval
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 21:00:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [none]
Aha! I finally found the CFI list that was buried on a Syquest floating
around in a box of items I had yet to unpack, so here it is. I'm looking
for a volunteer to compile an "FAQ" of sorts for the common problems we
seem to get asked here on the DeLorean Mailing List (i.e. starting
problems, dead battery, etc.). Email me if you're interested.
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This is the second CFI list that has suggested fixes/solutions. As you
can see, not all of the CFI have a recommended solution listed, but we
know they're out there. Comments encouraged. If you have suggestions for
additions or can share fixes/solutions, please direct them to
"mikasa(AT)goodnet.com" for inclusion in the next version of this list.
1. Gas gauge/sending units
TankZilla from PJ Grady in New York has proven itself to be an effective,
accurate replacement for the original DeLorean sending unit that requires
NO modifications to the car.
2. Clutch master/slave cylinder (brakes, too?)
3. Brake squeal
4. Door seals
Replacement door seals are readily available from parts suppliers,
(suitable non-DMC alternatives that have been mentioned include certain
Chrysler minivan rear-hatch seals) though prevention of this problem can
be accomplished by insuring your doors are properly adjusted (see
DeLorean World Vol.3 #4 for this procedure), properly closing the doors
AND having gas struts that are in good condition (see #19 below).
Adjusting the doors without replacing weak struts will NOT fix the
problem.
5. Tail light circuit boards
Most of the DeLorean parts places sell improved design circuit boards
that are "drop-in" replacements for the originals. You can also use small
nuts and bolts (see DeLorean Mailing List #006 - 8/28/95) for an equally
effective and much cheaper fix.
6. Angle drives
7. Trailing arm bolts
8. Fuel pump seals
9. Lucas relays
DeLorean One and DeLorean Motor Company both sell a "Relay Update Kit"
that replaces the weak relays with stronger, more reliable Bosch relays
and replace the cooling fan relay with a fused "jumper". Anyone want to
provide details?
10. Ducellier alternators
Cars prior to #4750 (?) had the Ducellier (65 amp) alternator, many by
now have been replaced with the Motorola (80 amp) unit. All DeLorean
parts places carry this item and the bracket necessary for mounting.
Greatly improves the electrical system.
11. Plastic header bottles
Also known as the coolant overflow tank. Tends to dry and crack with age,
possibly resulting in failure. Many tanks are known to have "blown" under
high pressure/temperatures. Most DeLorean parts places sell aluminum
tanks that are drop-in replacements.
12. radiator
13. door lock solenoids
14. Oxygen sensor
15. Brake light switch
Failure rate not overly high, but dangerous when inoperative. Replacement
switches are readily available, inexpensive and easy to replace.
16. Dome light fixture
Much has been written about the weak bezel of the original dome light.
Renault Fuegos have been suggested as an alternative to purchasing a new
one from a DeLorean parts supplier, and the Hummer dome light is nearly
the same. See the web page (http://www.dmcnews.com)
for details on the Hummer dome light as a replacement.
17. Clutch line
The original teflon clutch line has a tendency to "balloon" under high
temperatures, and the fact that it is run directly alongside the
radiator return hose along the frame doesn't help. Braided stainless
steel clutch lines are available from all the DeLorean parts suppliers.
Helps eliminate clutch slippage.
18. Oil pressure gauge/sending unit
19. Weak door/rear louver struts
All the gas charged struts on the car are WEAR items. That means they
WILL "wear out" over time and require replacement. They appear to "wear
out" faster in colder climates. Replacement with the proper parts is the
best way to ensure long life. Some of the DeLorean parts suppliers carry
luggage compartment and louvre struts with a lifetime warranty. All of
them carry satisfactory replacement door struts.
20. Cassette mechanism - applies mainly to the Craig units
21. Rear louver - look for rust & cracks near the strut mounts
22. Window motors
**********************************
James Espey
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