DeLorean Mailing List - 4/7/97
dmcnews-digest Monday, 7 April 1997 Volume 02 : Number 230
In this issue:
Re: Door Struts / Torsion Bar
Re: Where's DeLorean Motor Company (Houston)?
Re: a/c - reply and door seal adhesive
Looking for "scruffy" Delorean
Electrical Wiring Diagram
Re: Alternator
Re: Sagging doors
Re: HOOD FLAP?
Re: Door Struts
Re: Where's DeLorean Motor Company (Houston)?
DOA Event April 19
Re: Looking for "scruffy" Delorean
Door Struts
DeLorean commercial for Windows
Update on VIN chronology
Re: DeLorean commercial for Windows
Re: DeLorean commercial for Windows
Taking the D on a Trip
Shop List
Re: DeLorean commercial for Windows
Re: door seal adhesive
Maintainence items !
Taking apart doors
Brake Master Cylinders
Original Tinted Windows
Clock radio display
Years, Number of cars produced, and Vin numbers (It just doesn't Trans
Bearings
Re: Years, # of cars produced, and Vin #'s Your Trip to NY
BRAKES, Clutch, HOSES?
failing TEMP. GUAGE
radio for sale
Re: Failing Temp Gauge
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From: BRUCE BENSON Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997
22:41:34 +0000
Subject: Re: Door Struts / Torsion Bar
>Can you walk me through the
>adjustment of the torsion bars? Thank you so much Sincerely,
>Jameel Ahed
>--
>--------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the torsion bars is DEFIANTLY a two person job!!! There's more
involved than there is room for here. It involves a wooden cradle to rest the
long handle of a very large allen wrench, a lead pencil to mark the teeth
position on the torsion bar bracket ( don't scratch the bars as that could lead to
a fracture of the bar due to it's extreme hardness ), and some
very careful hands. If the bracket gets away from you it will spin into the
rear window and shatter it. I speak from experience. The new door struts
seem slightly stronger than the originals and with the coming of warm
weather, the gas in them will expand and produce even more lift. Don't mess
with the torsion bars until you've tried the new struts. My doors droop in
early spring because Minnesota is pretty cool then. I live with that because
I'd be adjusting torsion bars every two weeks until summer arrives and the
struts work better.
Bruce Benson
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From: steve brodsky Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997
17:45:40 -0800
Subject: Re: Where's DeLorean Motor Company (Houston)?
gsantoni(AT)mob.com wrote:
>I was just flipping though the past couple issues of DeLorean World and
noticed that Stephen Wynne's operation is no longer advertising. Anyone
know why?
>G.S.
probably doesn't need to. his number is 800-872-3621
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From: DMC12
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 18:42:34 -0500
Subject: Re: a/c - reply and door seal adhesive
Doug Venner =3D'83 #15880 wrote:
>=
>>"Like I said it blows ice cold for about 5 min. before short cycling and
blowing warm, like maybe the evaporator is freezing up or someing."
>=
>Doug, I think you answered you own question, you have ice someplace. If
you are getting good air flow even if it is warm, the evap is not turning into a
block of ice, the problem is internal. If you didn't replace your accum/dryer,
you are probably getting ice in your expansion tube (it is a fixed orifice GM
type). Since it runs cold for five minutes, trash in the screens is not the
problem. The accum/dryer is a standard GM part though not as common as
some, it took three days to get one here in Dallas. =
>If your evap is turning into a block of ice due to high himidity, you can add
freon and bring your low side pressure up to about 30 to 32 psi which will
give an evap temp of 33 to 36, (above freezing) the temp/press reference is on
the guages.
>=
>Jim #6884
I fixed the A/C today. The low pessure cut off switch was cutting the
compressor off at 25psi. I turned the adjustment screw on the pressure switch
one half turn counterclockwise and now everything is ok. It won't kill the
compressor until a little under 20 psi and my A/C now blows ice cold all the
time. =
BTW- Does anyone know of a good glue to use on the rubber door seals.
Some people told me to use 3M emblem adhesive, but that doesn't seem to
hold very good?
Doug Venner '83 #15880
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From: DMC12
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 22:43:03 -0500
Subject: Looking for "scruffy" Delorean
I am looking for a DeLorean in rough shape It can be wrecked, rusted, doesn't
have to run and can be any color I have a mint Delorean and really want
another one to tinker with Please E-mail me it you have one you would like
to get rid of I live in New Jersey
Doug Venner "83 DeLorean #15880
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From: Richard Strecker Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 22:05:59
-0500
Subject: Electrical Wiring Diagram
I realize that this has been asked many times before but I'll ask it ONE more
time...
Does anyone have a complete wiring diagram of our baby? not the one circuit
per page, but a complete end to end diagram?
If so, how may I obtain a copy? Is there any chance that someone has it in
AutoCAD format?
I would appreciate any help.
TKS
Richard
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From: sundiver(AT)hellfire.dusers.drexel.edu (J) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 21:57:00
-0500
Subject: Re: Alternator
>Dear DML,
>I have the ducilier 80, but I know there is Motorola 90, what about GM... If
you guys have any OEM numbers that would kinda help... I am sorry for all
these wierd questions. But I think we will definitely benefit! Thanx again.
>Sincerely,
>Jameel Ahed
There is a 90 amp Lucas alternator that fits on the DeLorean. If you're
interested (and not scared by the fact that it's a Lucas part :) ) let me know and
I can look up the part number.
- - J
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From: raddad(AT)cmn.net
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:14:16 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: Sagging doors
>Dear DML,
>Thanx for the advice... The only problem is... The guy I bought the
car
>from replaced them before he gave me the car. I think it could be from cold
weather or something that the doors sagged a bit... But when he opened his
Delorean's doors they flew up with force. I think my bars need to be
adjusted... But I DON'T WANT THEM TO CRACK OR ANYTHING!!! I guess
just a little turn won't hurt!
>Sincerely,
>Jameel
>--
>-------------------------------------------------- Jameel Ahed owner of CyberTECH
Industries Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions HOMEPAGE:
http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/ VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
>EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
>--------------------------------------------------
Jameel
Yes, the temperature has a definite effect upon the way the doors open. They
"fly" up on a hot day and are like molasses on a very cold day. Your torsion
bar adjustment should be for the happy medium in your area.
Dick Ryan
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From: "Michael Babb" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 02:11:46
+0100
Subject: Re: HOOD FLAP?
Mine is also an Aug 81 (4372) with the locking cap and no flap....any others
have the same before this month, and any others WITH the flap after Aug?
- ----------
>From: RPET123(AT)aol.com
>To: dmcnews(AT)world.std.com
>Subject: Re: HOOD FLAP?
>Date: Thursday, April 03, 1997 4:55 PM
>I HAVE AN AUG 82 AND IT HAS A LOCKING GAS CAP AN NO FLAP
ON HOOD I ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS ODD .PERHAPS THEY JUST
HAD A LEFTOVER CAP AND USED IT DURING
>PRODUCTION
>RAY PETRAGALLO
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From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997
00:06:46 -0800
Subject: Re: Door Struts
Michael Babb wrote:
>Just wondering how painful a process it is to replace the gas struts on the
>doors. (my drivers side door seems to be going a little limp)
>thanks in advance
>Michael Babb, MCSE
>ProSoft I-Net Solutions
>Phone 919.460.7604 Nationwide pager 888.753.5315 Alpha Pager (Raleigh,
NC) 919.389.2695
>Mikebabb(AT)vnet.net michaelba(AT)prosoft.org
- ------------------------------------------- Michael -
Replacing the door struts is about the easiest thing to do; however, do not fool
with the torsion bar, you could literaly lose your head. Regards,
Marv Sterling
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From: "Michael Babb" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 02:14:46
+0100
Subject: Re: Where's DeLorean Motor Company (Houston)?
Don't know why there haven't been any ads in the last few issues, DMC is
still going strong (I was down there ~2 weeks ago) I maybe shouldn't say this,
but there is even a web page in the works.....it looks pretty good so
far
- ----------
>From: gsantoni(AT)mob.com
>To: DMCNews
>Subject: Where's DeLorean Motor Company (Houston)? Date: Thursday,
April 03, 1997 2:16 PM
>I was just flipping though the past couple issues of DeLorean World and
noticed that Stephen Wynne's operation is no longer advertising. Anyone
know why?
>G.S.
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From: Raymond_Haug(AT)lamg.com (Raymond Haug) Date: 03 Apr 1997
19:42:37 GMT
Subject: DOA Event April 19
GETTY AND 'GHETTI ReRUN
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1997
Join us for a casual morning of art and stainless, followed by lunch.
Reservations are a must, as parking is strictly controlled at the Getty Museum.
Because the Getty docents are meeting in the afternoon, we can only
get entry in the morning.
So...
9:00 Gather in Santa Monica, location revealed when you reserve your spot.
9:15 Caravan to the Getty Museum
11:00 Meet at the Getty cafe for a process check:
Are we done?
What more is there to see?
Are you all bored to tears yet?
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. or when ready:
DMC picture taking !
Caravan to Bruno's on Centinela in Culver City for good Italian
fare.
No host lunch
No host bar
RSVP your interest ASAP to:
CINDY SPARKS at: l.sparks(AT)worldnet.att.net
or you can leave a (gasp) telephone message at (310) 416-3180.
___ I will attend the Run to the Getty at 9:00 AM
___ I will attend the 'Ghetti Lunch at Bruno's
Please leave your name, e-mail address, or phone number and names of
those who will join us.
Ray Haug
Chapter 12 Coordinator
Los Angeles Area
Delorean Owners Association
Raymond_Haug(AT)lamg.com
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From: "John W. Herron" Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 06:13:34
-0700
Subject: Re: Looking for "scruffy" Delorean
Doug:
I placed that posting regarding the "scruffy" DMC in Los Angeles. I found it in
the LA Times. The price was $7k. I threw out the paper a few days ago,
however, you may be able to catch the ad on-line. Go to:
http://www.latimes.com Check out the on-line classifieds...can't promise you
its still there though...they have an archives section...may be there now.
Regards,
John
DOA So. Cal
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From: magriese(AT)VNET.IBM.COM
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 08:43:14 CST
Subject: Door Struts
Jameel
DON'T TOUCH THOSE TORSION BARS!!! Well, not yet, anyway.
If the doors sag a little, it is because of the struts, not the torsion springs. The
door action is a two step overlapping process. The torsion spring starts the
motion of the door and applies a decreasing force as the door swings up. After
the door gets about 30% open, the gas struts begin to take over, applying more
of the force as the door rises. At the top, it's all (or should be all) gas strut.
Temperature does effect the struts. If you notice a very big difference with
temperature, you need new struts, not a spring adjustment.
Why don't you want to mess with the springs until you know it's not your
struts? Several reasons. The torsion spring is loaded at all times. If you aren't
VERY careful, the spring could get away from you and damage the top of the
door, the fibreglass structure on the top of the car, and the stainless T section
on the roof - very expensive to fix. If you adjust the spring to hold the doors
up with weak cylinders, you probably won't be able to get the doors closed
easily. Over time, the additional stress of the overcompressed spring will
eventually damage the support structure for the spring in the roof. Again, $$$
to fix. Overadjusted doors have a tendency to rise too fast, again putting
stresses on the mount points in the top of the car.
Try new struts first. If they don't improve the door action, you can always
return them.
Mike Griese
magriese(AT)vnet.ibm.com
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From: James Espey
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 07:44:08 -0000
Subject: DeLorean commercial for Windows
Has anyone gotten the new format provided by Dan Baisley to work on their
machine. I'm preparing transfer files to the new server and want to know if it
works or not...
James "Mikasa" Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com Coming in April -
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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From: James Espey
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 09:14:57 -0000
Subject: Update on VIN chronology
Well, now that I've started with the 82 and 83 models, owners of 81's are
asking me to track their numbers, too.
I'm putting all of this in a spreadsheet now, and if you want to participate,
this is the info i would like to have...
Your Name (this will be withheld from public posting if you specify)
City/State (the city will also be withheld if you specify) Last five digits of the
VIN
Build month/year
Interior color
5-speed or automatic
Participants will get a copy emailed to them periodically.
James "Mikasa" Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
http://www.dmcnews.com Coming in April -
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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From: Jameel Ahed
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 11:38:28 -0600Subject: Re: DeLorean commercial for
Windows
THE COMMERCIAL WORKS GREAT! I used Apple Quicktime on my
Pentium Computer... It worked great!
Jameel
- --
- -------------------------------------------------- Jameel Ahed owner of CyberTECH
Industries Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions HOMEPAGE:
http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/ VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
- --------------------------------------------------
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From: Nikki Schumann Date: Fri, 4 Apr
1997 21:10:52 +0200 (MET DST) Subject: Re: DeLorean commercial for
Windows
James,
I have downloaded and tested Dan's converted commercial. I have it
functioning on my setup which works on Win 3.11 ! However, I can't say
anything about sound as I don't have a sound card on my machine. The
picture
comes up OK, the duration of the movie being about 9 seconds. However, it
seems to be a little fuzzy with pixels seeming like they're fighting for specific
positions on the screen. I think that maybe this is due to the conversion or
the fact that I'm not using Win 95.
Regards,
Nikki Schumann.
At 07:44 04/04/1997 -0000, you wrote:
>Has anyone gotten the new format provided by Dan Baisley to work on their
machine. I'm preparing transfer files to the new server and want to know if it
works or not...
>James "Mikasa" Espey
>Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
>http://www.dmcnews.com Coming in April -
http://www.dmcnews.com/
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From: Bryan Pearce Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 16:59:20 -0600
Subject: Taking the D on a Trip
Hello all:
I am going to be taking a trip from Chicago to Lake Placid, N.Y. leaving on the
14th or 15th of April and returning the 21st or 22nd. I would be interested in
meeting any list members along the way and talking DMC. If anyone is
interest, send some E-Mail and we can discuss my travel course.
Thanks!
Bryan Pearce
Bryan(AT)denebcorp.com
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From: ABatt10347(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 18:31:33 -0500 (EST) Subject: Shop List
I have recieved many replies to my starting a list of repair shops that we as
DMC owners have used and trust. However, there are a few states that I still
need shops from. They are WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, UT, NV, ND, SD, NE, KS,
OK, NM,
TX, LA, IA, MN, WI, IL, IN, KY, MO, AR, OH, WV, VA, NC, SC, FL, NY, MD,
DE,
VT, NH, RI, CT, MI,AK, and HI. If you live in one of the listed states please
take time to email me (ABatt10347(AT)aol.com) with a repair shop that you
have
used and found to be good. This list is intended to be a resouce to all who
own our gullwinged wonders. If you have any questions please feel free to
contact me at the above email. I will continue to compile the repair shop list
and will send to the newletter in late April.
Bruce Battles
Vin.#6569
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From: Scott Tester Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997
21:26:32 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: DeLorean commercial for Windows
The Windows Commercial works great on my Win 3.11 Machine. The
soundtrack of
the commercial says ( The DeLorean.... One of the most awaited automobiles
in History. Live the dream, Drive the DeLorean today!)
Scott Tester testersd(AT)appstate.campus.mci.net Scott Tester
testersd(AT)appstate.campus.mci.net Homepage
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/8240/DeLorean.html
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From: BRUCE BENSON Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997
23:40:19 +0000
Subject: Re: door seal adhesive
>Some people told me to use 3M emblem adhesive, but that doesn't seem to
hold very good?
>Doug Venner '83 #15880
3M also makes a weather stripping cement. It works great.
Bruce Benson
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From: "Brandon S. Moody" Date: Sat, 05 Apr 97 22:27:12
PST
Subject: Maintainence items !
Hey guys, I'm the new guy on this mailing list. I almost sure this has been
covered before but will you do it one more time for the new fellow ?
Oil filter =
Air filter =
brake pads =
tran filter (auto) =
Rotors =
And one more thing, My auto tran doesn't want to do a 3 - 1 shift when
passing. It just seems to go to neutral and the engine revs ? Any suggestions ?
Thanks
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From: Mpeak(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:49:07 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Taking apart doors
I am taking apart my doors to replace my window regulators but am stuck on
how to unscrew the interior pull-down handle support attachment in order
to
remove the lower door trim. The service manual says to use a long philips
head screwdriver, but I can't seem to get an angle to make the screws
accessable. Even if I did, how would you screw it back in when the time comes
to put the door back together? Anybody who can offer anything to help
walk me through this, I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks,
Matt Peak
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From: Mpeak(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:08:39 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Brake Master Cylinders
Maybe somebody can help me figure something out. My car needs a new
brake master cylinder. When I started looking for one to buy, I first took the
casting number from the original master cylinder as a reference. I traced the
part and was quoted $293 from three different local Girling dealers.
Since I have heard that Girling doesn't make the original brake master
cylinder, I got a part number from Girling themselves. Again the price quote
was $293. I don't know if both of the cylinders ended up being the same part,
that depends on whether Girling gives out part numbers for parts they
don't produce any more. Looking through P.J. Grady advertisements, I
noticed
they sold brake master cylinders for $175. After talking with Rob, I learned
that the brake master cylinders they sell aren't the originals (which they don't
produce anymore). This one has slightly different valving but he has
found it to work better. So, I ordered one. When I received it, I took the
casting number off the side and traced the part number through the same
three
local shops, all quoting $293 and saying I'm wasting my time trying to beat a
$175 price on a Girling master cylinder, that all new Girling master cylinders
run from the middle $200's on up. My question is, how is Rob Grady
selling this part for so low and why is he selling it for so low?
Matt Peak
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From: Phillip124(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 23:41:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Original Tinted Windows
The windows on my car don't look tinted. Were they tinted with a film that
could have been peeled off in the past? I don't see any film on the windows.
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From: Phillip124(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 23:39:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Clock radio display
My radio's clock display is displaying distorted and sometimes missing
numbers.
This problem started about a month ago. It happend after playing a taped for
a long time. I don't know how to fix it back.
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From: Phillip124(AT)aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 23:58:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Years, Number of cars
produced, and Vin numbers (It just doesn't
add up)
Sender: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com
Precedence: list
Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)world.std.com
I was reading a previous posting from Delorean World Magazine Vol I Book
2 Winter 1983. It said that
6539 '81s were produced,
1126 '82s, and
918 '83s.
How can my car have been made in Nov '81 and have vin 7134? How come
there
are '82 models with vins in the 1100 range? I'm so confused. Can someone
please clarify this for me?
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From: DMC12
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 1997 22:52:07 -0400
Subject: Trans Bearings
I have a '83 manual DeLorean and am having trouble with the axle bearings
in the trans. There is play between the shafts and the bearings so the axle seals
leak really bad. Since they are tapered roller bearings I figure that they might
be adj. Is there a way to get rid of this play?? Also, I get these small spots on
the body(mostly around the wheelwells) that I can never get to go away.
Whats the best way to get rid of these spots? Thanks
Doug
'83 #15880
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From: James Espey
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 97 06:35:27 -0000
Subject: Re: Years, # of cars produced, and Vin #'s
Phillip124(AT)aolcom wrote:
>It said that
>6539 '81s were produced,
>1126 '82s, and
>918 '83s.
>How can my car have been made in Nov '81 and have vin 7134? How come
there are '82 models with vins in the 1100 range? I'm so confused. Can
someone please clarify this for me?
The best answer that I have heard to this question is that each production
shift at the factory was assigned a particular range of VINs to produce. If, for
any reason, all the VIN's were not used, the numbers were skipped. Maybe
this May in Belfast someone will have a definitive answer for us.
James
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From: Mike Substelny Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997
09:54:56 -0400
Subject: Your Trip to NY
Bryan,
It sounds as though you will pass right through Cleveland. If you would be
interested in seeing the first production DeLorean (VIN #0500) and the
stainless steel car collection we have here just let me know. My office is just a
few minutes from the Crawford Auto Museum and I would love to take a
little time to show you around. If you want to see DeLorean Cadillac
(currently operated by JZD's nephew) I can arrange that, too.
I would love to show off my new house, unfortunately you will be about four
weeks too early for that. If it fits with your schedule I may be able to schedule
an evening of DeLorean cruising in the Flats. Will you be travelling alone?
- -Mike Substelny
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From: Jameel Ahed
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 08:45:38 -0500
Subject: BRAKES, Clutch, HOSES?
Dear DML,
I did so much work on my car last weekend... Well.. All the brakes are done
except for rear parking brake pads, and rear brake pads. PLEASE! Does anyone
have cross refferenced numbers for these pads!!!! I have the numbers for the
fronts, but the rears are giving me trouble.
I need:
Emergency brake pad numbers.
Rear brake pad numbers.
I bleed the brakes with the old pads in... Just because I gave up.. I AM
TAKING IT BACK! I WILL NOT GIVE UP! I NEED THE NEW CROSS
NUMBERS!!!!
I also wanted to bleed my clutch and put new fluid in. But I just could not
find the clutch bleeder screw. I was under the engine. On top of the engine... I
just couldn't do it. I followe the braided clutch line to the metal line that
connects to the slave but I just couldn't find the screw!!! PLEASE HELP!
HOSES...
I have ordered the goodyear hose that connects from the water pump to the
aluminum pipe under the water bottle. It still hasn't arrived... Please... if
anybody has a number for this... I would appreciate it greatly.
The other hoses are wierd. The hoses that are like 3/8 or something I just
can't find... People are telling me to use fuel line... but I just don't think it
could take that type of heat... A perfect example of this hose is on the
passenger side... the hose that connects from the top radiator to the
aluminum line.... the aluminum line kinda splits... so the little hose connects
and the big hose connects to the bottom of the radiator... I need the little
skinny hose... Does anybody have a number on this????? Oh and the bearings
for the front wheels... I want to replace the front bearings... the bearing closes
to the spacer skirt are kinda falling apart... I want new ones... Does anybody
have numbers for this????? All these are very important to my car... I need
them bad... If you can help I will be most appreciative... Thanx Sincerely,
Jameel Ahed
- --
- -------------------------------------------------- Jameel Ahed owner of CyberTECH
Industries Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions HOMEPAGE:
http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/ VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
- --------------------------------------------------
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From: thomas mccoy Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997
12:58:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: failing TEMP. GUAGE
Has anyone experienced problems with their temperature guage?
I thought I had poor connections at the sensor, but wiggled them and nothing
happens. Besides, the cooling fans come on as usual. Sometimes the
needle will rise, but is nowhere near the actual temp.
Thanks to all...
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From: pool
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 15:41:35 -0500
Subject: radio for sale
I have an original delorean radio for sale. Everything works except the
display. I am looking to get about $90.00 or give me an offer! My name is
Eric and my e-mail address is pool(AT)millcomm.com
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From: Mike Substelny Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997
16:43:10 -0400
Subject: Re: Failing Temp Gauge
Thomas McCoy said (Re: incorrect temp gauge readings):
>I thought I had poor connections at the sensor, but wiggled them and
nothing happens. Besides, the cooling fans come on as usual.
I think the DeLorean has a separate temp sensor for the gauge. As I
understand it, the cooling fan sensor (located in engine compartment on
bottom of driver's side coolant line) is a simple thermocouple. It just goes
"on" and "off" as the engine temperature changes. The gauge sensor needs to
change resistance to give a gauge reading.
I don't know the location of the gauge sensor off the top of my head, but it is a
likely source for your trouble. If I were you I would check the factory parts
manual for a picture and location of the sensor.
- -Mike Substelny
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