dmcnews-digest Monday, 14 April 1997 Volume 02 : Number 232 In this issue: DMC Commercial Flex circuit in Craig tape decks RE: Taking apart doors The great VIN mystery Re: Brake Master Cylinders FUEL LINE UPDATE Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks Fuel smell update removing interior parts? Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks FW: Battery Hold down RARE PICTURES Pacific Coast Dream Machines Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks Right Hand Conversion Delorean font Re: Delorean font DeLorean "stuff" car shows Re: DMC production numbers Deloreans and emissions Re: My "baby" for sale DeLorean Page DOA How much oil does the Delorean hold? Re: How much oil does the Delorean hold? Service centers Delorean Worlds??? DELOREAN BUYING ADVICE HEY! Auto Auction. Re: Deloreans and emissions Another DeLorean poster ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James EspeyDate: Tue, 8 Apr 97 18:08:49 -0000 Subject: DMC Commercial Okay, I have confirmation that the DeLorean commercial "snippet" for Windows works fine. It was uploaded new yesterday to the web page. Try it! James ------------------------------ From: magriese@VNET.IBM.COM Date: Wed, 9 Apr 97 08:12:49 CDT Subject: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks I was wondering how many owners out there would be interested in replacing the flex circuit in the Craig stereos and what the threshhold price would be. There have been about 20 years of advancement in flex circuit materials since this unit was designed, a new part would likely be a permanent fix. If there is enough interest, I could look into having a new part made. Re: Mac OS and British sports cars - I wonder what that says about us OS/2 users? Mike Griese magriese@vnet.ibm.com ------------------------------ From: GunkelWWW@aol.com Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 02:48:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: RE: 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. It is possible to do this job with the right screwdriver! When I understand the workshop manual right, you must first reinstall the pull handle and then carefully reinstall the trim panel over the handle. I have do this job. For the removing and installing of the door trim panels I need 2 hours! ------------------------------ From: Knut S Grimsrud Date: Tue, 08 Apr 97 19:47:00 PDT Subject: The great VIN mystery James wrote: >How do you explain these cars, then? It's nice to see some hard cold facts like that from James' survey. A point I was making in my previous message was that of the documentation I had seen, I had seen none on the skipping VINs, and I unfortunately sent the message before reading James message providing documentation on that very point. I will have to re-examine the safety campaign memo more closely and see if there is a way to misconstrue it or if I misread it (this is included in the service bulletins manual available with the workshop and parts catalog from most DMC shops). Since the safety campaign is number SC-06-7/82 issued on July 16, '82 there is not the possibility of the mystery '82 VINs having been made after the memo was written. The other alternative is that the campaign did not apply to the later '82 VINs, and the later VIN ranges were therefore not included in the VIN range stated in the memo (in which case the memo is not worded very clearly). The final alternative is that the author of the memo didn't know what he was talking about -- I will for the moment discount this final possibility since the memo came from DMC. Upon re-reading the memo, it looks like the '82 VIN list indicated does not represent the entire '82 production run but that some '82 cars were made that did not require the safety recall. My apologies for having misinterpreted this information. With James' new hard information it would seem that there are even more DMC-12's manufactured than originally assumed by DeLorean World (and myself). Is it a coincidence that the VIN number cutoff reported in the recall memo (11127) seems to coincide very well with the new year in James' list? Other than looking for hints in various documents (such as VIN ranges in the parts catalog and safety recall notices to dealers) and performing a survey like James is undertaking, I am at a loss as to how one would get properly documented DMC production numbers. Without the input of someone like the folks at KAPAC, it seems the best we can do is establish an estimate that none of the documents or survey results contradict. I do prefer numbers that can be referenced back to a source (like Jame's numbers) over heresay, however. Does anyone have some facts to share? Knut Grimsrud Chapter 41 ------------------------------ From: James Nichols Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 19:39:29 +0000 Subject: Re: Brake Master Cylinders Matt Peak wrote: >Maybe somebody can help me figure something out. My car needs a new brake master cylinder.< I had my master cylinder overhauled about three years ago by a local brake rebuild shop for about $120. They matched the casting number to late '70s Saab and had to order the kit. They also told me to use only Casterol Dot 4 brake fluid since the rebuild kit uses natural rubber seals. Jim #6884 ------------------------------ From: "Scott Mueller" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 97 03:34:11 UT Subject: FUEL LINE UPDATE Last night I removed the Polyethylene fuel line. There was no damage noted. Because of the thin cross section, you must be careful with the length of the hose. Mind you that this is only a temporary fix, since I was unable to mount the strainer in its original position. The strainer ended up perpindicular to the tank bottom. This would reduce the usable volume of the fuel tank. The fuel pump would not run after I replaced the hose. It turns out that I damaged the inertia switch while checking it last Saturday. I cycled the plunger several times. Remember, I did not have any tools, so I was only able to check fuses, relays, spark, ect.. As far as the replacement fuel pump suction line, I purchased a new one two years ago from one of the Delorean Parts houses that is known to everyone. I hesitate to mention the name until I have my facts straight. (No Flaming!!) With the hose I also purchased a new fuel pump, filter, accumulator, baffles, pump boot. #2981 has been in my family since it was purchased new in October 1981. It had been in storage from approx. 1984 until 1995, when I purchased it from my Father. In April, 1996 I registered the car and started driving it again. The cars fuel system had been ruined by the effects of the 11 year old gasoline that sat in it. The hose that I removed last weekend had only sen one year of service. It was severly cracked, collapsed, and had the consistency of bubble gum. You could easily pull a piece off and roll it up into a little ball. What I find curious, is that the fuel pump return line was in excellent condition, no signs of deterioration. It seem to me that both hoses should be made from the same material. When I was at Orchard Supply Sunday morning, I saw some hose with the same dimensions as the supply hose that failed. It was for a washing machine. I did not think that would be a good choice. When I find the reciept for the parts that were installed last year, I'll let you know where they came from, just incase any of you purchased the same thing. Maybe this will help someone avoid a similar problem. See you in Ireland. ------------------------------ From: Don Gowler-CFPO01, Don_Gowler-CFPO01@email.mot.com Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 10:39:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks Mike, I for one would be interested in a new flex circuit. The Silver Fox ______________________________________________________ _____________________ ____ >Subject: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks From: dmcnews- approval@world.std.com@INTERNET at #EMAIL Date: 4/9/97 8:28 AM >I was wondering how many owners out there would be interested in replacing the flex circuit in the Craig stereos and what the threshhold price would be. There have been about 20 years of advancement in flex circuit materials since this unit was designed, a new part would likely be a permanent fix. If there is enough interest, I could look into having a new part made. >Mike Griese >magriese@vnet.ibm.com ------------------------------ From: Mike Gaines Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 10:43:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Fuel smell update Hi all, Last week I mention a fuel smell from my system. I checked the fuel pump area: no problem. Underside with accumulator: no problem. My last resort was the compartment under the fuel line cap. There are two hoses coming off the main feed. Sure enough, one line was detached from a little container it's supposed to be connected to. I havent' checked the parts manual yet, but this tiny container is about an inch high and has a little stem coming out the side. The container is attached to the firewall. I reattached the hose, and tightened up some others, and I haven't smelled any gas since. It's only been two days, but after driving it 10 miles or so I usually smell something. Hopefully this is all I need to do to fix it. Mike ------------------------------ From: Jameel Ahed Date: Wed, 09 Apr 1997 12:00:57 -0500 Subject: removing interior parts? Dear DML, I am going to be sending in my headliners to be redone, I was just wondering how you remove the panels without damaging anything... I know they have these plastic screws in there... I bought some extra from KAPAC... Do you just pull? and they pop off? Okay next ?... How do you remove the door panels... actually the driver side looks like it is coming off by itself... I have looked through the parts book and it doesn't really show that well.. Thanx for the help. 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@uiuc.edu - -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: BRUCE BENSON Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 21:45:21 +0000 Subject: Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks At 01:12 PM 4/9/97 +0000, you wrote: >I was wondering how many owners out there would be interested in replacing the flex circuit in the Craig stereos and what the threshhold price would be. >Mike Griese >magriese@vnet.ibm.com Mike, You can count me as also being interested in a flex circuit. Quite a few years ago Rob Grady was selling a new tape door and flex circuit. I don't know if they were originals from Craig or if he had them made. Bruce Benson ------------------------------ From: "Scott Mueller" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 97 03:36:28 UT Subject: FW: Battery Hold down I have always wondered how to properly fasten the battery with the strap that came with it. I have looked in my manuals, and tried many different ways, but have yet to figure it out. Does any body know how? SCOTTAMUELLER@MSN.COM ------------------------------ From: michael richard pack Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:03:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: RARE PICTURES I will post the pictures that I have before the Belfast trip. There are approx 40 pictures. 15 Black & White of the factory assembly line, emissions testing, loading cars at the docks, and one of JZD sitting in the drivers seat of the last prototype car. 40 color pictures that were taken at Lotus. These are engineering photographs that were used to develop the frame, and fiberglass underbody and the gullwings. I'm waiting for the pictures to come back from the photo shop. Mike ------------------------------ From: "Scott Mueller" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 97 01:57:44 UT Subject: Pacific Coast Dream Machines April 27, 1997 there will be a car show in Half Moon Bay, CA Myself and possibly a couple of other S.F. Bay Area DMC owners will be there to show our cars. Check out WWW.MIRAMAREVENTS.COM They have an entry form and details about the show. If you are interested and would like to display your car as part of a group of DMC owners, e-mail me and I will coordinate a meeting place. Early registration ends 4/19/97 SCOTTAMUELLER@MSN.COM DMC #2981 ------------------------------ From: Phillip124@aol.com Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 05:10:31 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Flex circuit in Craig tape decks If this would make the numbers in the display normal again, I would be interested. ------------------------------ From: Garry Hewitt Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 23:55:13 +-100 Subject: Right Hand Conversion G'day all Thought I'd put a contribution in as I've just flicked through the last = nine months worth of DML in the last two days- I never said I got things = done in a hurry. I am in the middle of a conversion to right hand drive (attempted = anyway), rather than fill this posting up with details I will leave a = document link from my web-site at = "www.icecream.demon.co.uk/delorean.htm", don't rush it isn't there yet. = I have already stripped the interior from the car, so if anyone would = like to know how anything is removed just ask. Why? Hopefully someday myself and the car (oh yeah and my girlfriend) =will be wending our way back to our rightful home (Sydney, Australia) = after eight years in the UK. Aus law requires me to import the car RHD, = hence the conversion. Hi to any other Aus DeLorean owners, I suspect I = will be joining a fairly select bunch. As the car will almost certainly still be in bits late May, I will be = arriving in Belfast in the back of Dave Howarth's van, hopefully someone = will give me a ride around the test track. (volunteers?). I have an A2 = sized (2 foot by three) wiring diagram that anyone can copy, however = from the quality I'd guess it is an enlargement of the fold out copy in = the works manual. Brake cross references. The front calipers/ pads are from our Ford = Cortina and Capri, which I guess is the US Mercuri Capri (is it European = built?). Rear calipers/ pads are Jaguar XJ6. Can't speak for the brake = rotors, but I'd guess these weren't from the above, as a) the De has = different stud spacing to the Capri and b) the Jag is inboard brakes, = hence no studs (unless they match the axle mountings). A lot of other = bits are the same as Euro models as well, I'll bring the list I have to = Belfast. (I guess my contention that the De is a Yank Tank, not a = "British" car as often quoted in this list, probably doesn't hold much = water in that context). For the VIN list, my car is 4883, Oct 81, Grey, Manual, imported from = the US about 10 years ago, bought by me six years ago. It has a Texas = sticker on the window, but I believe it came from somewhere wetter on = the other side of the US later in it's life. I am Garry Hewitt, living = in the UK eight years and working as a Microsoft Windows NT Instructor = (SORRY JAMES!!!). See you in Belfast. ------------------------------ From: AARON1@webtv.net (AARON MILLS) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 22:04:45 -0400 Subject: Delorean font I recently heard that there is a Delorean font for computers. If it's true' does anyone know where I can find it ? ------------------------------ From: ausmith@pdx.oneworld.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 07:16:36 +0000 Subject: Re: Delorean font Aaron wrote. >I recently heard that there is a Delorean font for computers. If it's true' does anyone know where I can find it ? It's available from "Axe Creatives" @ 35 Parkway Drive North, Commack NY 11725. Ph. 516-864-4907. Chris ------------------------------ From: jfedeli@dpsc.dla.mil (joe fedeli) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 13:30:33 -0400 Subject: DeLorean "stuff" I found a company that has a variety of DeLorean related "stuff" : DeLorean Literature, 3116 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136-1810 USA for the cost of a SSAE (Self Stamped Addressed Envelope). They have books, videos, music, literature, toy cars, magazines, etc. and offer a 30 day refund policy. I bought "stuff" from they and they are alright!!! ------------------------------ From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE" Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 15:57:08 -0400 Subject: car shows Anyone have any information on car shows (preferably in the NC area) or know how I would go about finding when one is coming to NC???? Now that I have my baby, I want to show it off!! Michael Babb Microsoft Systems Engineer DMC #3472 mikebabb@vnet.net ------------------------------ From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 03:52:13 -0700 Subject: Re: DMC production numbers Knut S Grimsrud wrote: >I have recently had the chance to do a little research on DMC production numbers and since the topic as come up I thought I would share my results thus far. (SNIP) >Based on the information I have seen thus far, I have no reason to believe the VINs skip within each series. Note that there were several diffrerent series produced for the '83 model year (I believe the numbers are "serial" within each range). James' survey will likely shed some light on the '83 production numbers. Since I have seen VIN number 15888 on this list and mine is 16344, I believe there were at least 888+344 '83 cars manufactured (unless the skipping VIN theory is substantiated) which already places it above that reported in DeLorean World. Since the last car manufactured has VIN 20105 and according to SSI there were 100 cars manufactured for the Canadian market (17000 series VINs), I think the number of '83 cars manufactured is substantially higher than that reported. >Knut Grimsrud >Chapter 41 - ----------------------------------------------- Knut - My understanding is that Consolidated began their numbering with 16000 and designated it an '83 model ... the 16000's were assembled after the regular production run ended ... the full page advertisement, in 1984, stated that the last 500 D's were going on sale after being released by a Federal Court ... I think that 16000 and up may have a lurid history. Regards, Marv ------------------------------ From: James Senft Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 14:03:38 -0400 Subject: Deloreans and emissions My low mileage and well-maintained Delorean just failed the new Maryland emissions check...hydrocarbons double the state maximum. A speciality shop for Volvos checked everythig, replaced spark plugs, air filter, tweaked lambda system...still failed. They did not check/replace the lambda sensor...any ideas??? I understand Deloreans run super clean in states that have regular checks for emissions. Thanks! Jim Senft ------------------------------ From: "Marvin S. Sterling" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 01:07:55 -0700 Subject: Re: My "baby" for sale As much as I don't want to do this, pending surgery on my wife requires that I put my '83, vin 16000, on the market. If anyone on the list knows of a potential buyer I would appreciate your getting the word out. It is grey interior, excellent shape body and mechanics, comes with about 10 years of D World issues, parts and shop manuals. I had a stainless bottle installed recently and have the original for anyone that wants it. Rob Grady has done the major maintenance work on it and my local mechanic has done all other work, including clutch and slave installation, under the guidance of Rob Grady. It does need a new door strut on the driver's side. All records are available. I can be emailed or a message can be left on my machine at 718-746- 0485. Location is Whitestone, Queens County, New York. I am the original owner - purchased from Mt. Kisco Subaru in February 1984. Realistically asking $20,000. Regards, Marv Sterling ------------------------------ From: Scott Tester Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 03:14:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: DeLorean Page Check out my first Web Page, I scanned some pictures a friend of mine sent from Arkansas. Enjoy... Scott Tester testersd@appstate.campus.mci.net Homepage http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/8240/DeLorean.html ------------------------------ From: ausmith@pdx.oneworld.com Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 07:02:30 +0000 Subject: DOA Well, I just got my annual membership notice. I won't be renewing. $60 a year for four issues of a magazine with very limited technical information, blurry photographs, and Eds' drivel is ridiculous and an insult. Perhaps if enough of us take a stand, or drop out, the direction of the club will change. I can't attend meetings in LA to try to effect change, and this clique knows that most of its' members can't. If the DOA does change I will hear about it through this list. As an alternative I'm going to join a more local group that sounds like it's goals are more in line with what I thought the DOA was about. I'll see. Chris ------------------------------ From: Phillip124@aol.com Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 10:25:46 -0400 (EDT) Subject: How much oil does the Delorean hold? I am about to change the oil for the first time and I wondered how much oil it would hold. What brand of oil and what kind of weight do you all use/recomend? The owner's manual recomends 20W/50, that's awful thick oil isn't it? I need a good type of oil for the summer. Tell me what you all think. Phillip 7134 ------------------------------ From: steve brodsky Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 11:20:47 -0700 Subject: Re: How much oil does the Delorean hold? Phillip124@aol.com wrote: >I am about to change the oil for the first time and I wondered how much oil >it would hold. What brand of oil and what kind of weight do you all use/recomend? The owner's manual recomends 20W/50, that's awful thick oil isn't it? I need a good type of oil for the summer. Tell me what you all think. >Phillip >7134 In 49,000 orignal miles, I have always used Castrol 20/50 every 2500 miles. It uses about 7-8 qts with filter. You should also change the the manual transmission fluid regularly. Make sure you use the correct Spec gear lube. Steve Brodsky #10688 ------------------------------ From: "Brandon S. Moody" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 97 00:09:24 PDT Subject: Service centers Can someone please send me a list of service centers for the Delorean Automobile. I have heard that there is one in Ohio, is this true ? Thanks in advance. bsmoody@kih.net ------------------------------ From: Jameel Ahed Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 13:34:39 -0500 Subject: Delorean Worlds??? Dear DML, Does anybody out there have or know of people who have delorean worlds they don't want anymore... I want to buy them from you guys... I don't want to spend $60 on a subscription and then be aloud to by the full set... I think that is kinda dumb... What if I just want the magazines and don't want to have the subscription! Well anyway... If any of you guys just have stacks of them and you want to get rid of them... Let me know! Thanx a lot! Sincerely, Jameel P.s. I only have 3 magazines... The HERE'S JOHNNY MAGAZINE... A blue one with a drawing of the DMC CONVERTIBLE and the new one and it is VOL 13 Number 4 1996. Thanx again! - -- - -------------------------------------------------- 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@uiuc.edu - -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: Neil Lewis Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 23:43:37 +0600 Subject: DELOREAN BUYING ADVICE I am, for want of a better expression, a Delorean 'virgin' and am contemplating purchasing one of these fine cars, probably from the USA as there are not that many for sale in the UK or Europe. I would be extremely grateful for any buying tips, points to look for, specific problem areas etc from anyone. Also can anyone recommend reputable dealers? Thanking you in anticipation. Neil Lewis. ------------------------------ From: FearRacer@aol.com Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 15:27:07 -0400 (EDT) Subject: HEY! Alright guys, visit my page. http://members.aol.com/FearRacer/DMC.html ------------------------------ From: "Eric J. Hennebury" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 18:12:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Auto Auction. I just attended the Toronto classic car auction held every year at about this time. Amongst a plethora of bargains was a 1983 Delorean VIN 17114 (if memory serves me correctly) with 140000 kms. It had sagging headliners, passenger window off track, and a ding in the middle of the hood. It was equipped with a single after market custom turbo, lowered front suspension (stock rear height made the stance look like a late '60's Mopar street rod), and a cellular phone. Interior was in good shape (apart from the headliners), and the frame was rust free. It fetched a mere $14000 CDN. I'm sure a private sale might have resulted in a higher price... oh well, the owner seemed pleased enough. I was able to purchase a DMC promotional pamphlet in the tri-fold leatherette case in perfect condition. I've never seen this before, but it looked pretty special, and I knew I had to have it. Are there a lot of these around? The same guy also had various other Delorean literature including the large promo booklet (both Irish and USA printings), two different styles of small three fold pamphlets, a dealer listing, and a couple of magazine articles. I was pretty impressed, since DMC stuff is usually as rare as hen's teeth at these type of events. There were two other Deloreans auctioned off yesterday, both '81's, and both of which I was not able to see. Any information on the going prices Dennis? Well, that's all for now. Take care all. Eric ------------------------------ From: Calducati@aol.com Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 00:45:44 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Deloreans and emissions Jim, Can you post the actual readings and at what rpm level they are at. When there is just a high Hydrocarbon reading, it usally indicates a engine misfire. A bad spark plug, bad spark plugs wires, lean fuel mixture, and other problem can cause this condition. By looking at the other readings, I might be able to direct you in the right direction. David ASE Master Auto Technician California Licensed Smog Technician ------------------------------ From: Nexus6Neon@aol.com Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 11:53:56 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Another DeLorean poster Hi, gang! Found another, pretty nice-looking DeLorean poster at http://www.ohio.net/~pie1/posters/index.html Once you're at the website, click on "Classic Cars" to see the DeLorean poster. I bought a copy of it a few weeks ago; on first glance it appears to be a right- hand drive model, although careful inspection reveals that the windshield wipers are pointing in the wrong direction, meaning that the negative was just reversed. Still, it's a pretty good shot of the car, and surprisingly inexpensive! Brian Henderlong Nexus6Neon@aol.com ------------------------------ End of dmcnews-digest V2 #232 ***************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to majordomo@world.std.com with the message UNSUBSCRIBE DMCNEWS-DIGEST Back issues are available at http://www.dmcnews.com Contact mikasa@goodnet.com if you have problems.
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