DeLorean Mailing List - 12/11/95
DeLorean Mailing List - 12/11/95
Subjects:
ADMIN NOTE
Window Motors
New Owner
RE: Cross Reference List
JZD in the news
Gas Mileage
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From: awolf@pacific.telebyte.net
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 1995 15:40:36 -0800
To: "Delorean Mailing List"
Cc: Darkpassag@aol.com
Subject: Window Motors.
I'm having the same problem...and it IS a common problem...
My particular problem is a wiring fault causing intermittent
operation, or DID cause intermittent operation...as the driverside window
doesn't work at all now...
Slow degridation...use to be you needed to make sure you didn't
lower it completely...if you did...you had to shut the door while pressing
the button to raise it again...then it went down one day...and I must have
driven around a few miles before the window finally went up...hasn't worked
since...
Previous owner replaced the switch (your first check point, I'd
suggest....just pull up on the switch and see if it's plugged in and in
good shape) He also changed the window motor (Your second obvious
checkpoint as it's another problem place, THE common break point for the
windows, I'm told "because the arm is made of plastic" If you hear the
window motor, that's probably your problem) about the last place I'd check,
and I'm sure you can understand why, is also a common problem point, the
harness through the door, especially around the t-top area...
I'm going to wait for summer when I can pull it out into the sun
and disect my baby....SIGH....Oh well...has to be done...
I wish you better luck then I.
Wolfie - Going to sit in his d-car for a few minutes...
From: "Frederick Embden"
Date: 08 Dec 1995 16:02:16 GMT
To: dmcnews@goodnet.com
Subject: New Owner
As a new owner of a 81'DMC-12, I was surprised to find so much info. on the
"net". I wish to thank "all" who subscribe to the message board for all
pertinate info. My check list on the car just keep growing. I do hope to have
it on the road soon. Two questions, (1) The inner door seals have been id to a
Chrysler Mini-van. How about the outer door seals.. Has anyone found an after
market source? (2) I need a spare key.. What blank matches the DMC.?
From: "Thomas R. Long"
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 1995 15:31:33 -0500
To: "'Delorean Mailing List'"
Subject: RE: Cross Reference List
Here are some Cross Reference listings for replacement brake pads, =
heater fan motors, and the Automatic Transmission Governor computer. =
These are just three of the items that are covered in my 8 page Cross =
Reference List which is available at the insignificant cost of $10 to =
cover S&H plus a token recompense for the 8 years that I have spent =
compiling this listing. If you want the complete copy, send your cash =
or check to me by snail mail at:
Tom Long
301 Black Kettle Lane
Alpharetta, GA 30202
770-449-1968
The Fan Motor is exactly matched by a Delco #4985-86127 or 15-895. This =
fitsan "80 Chevrolet Monza). It is also NAPA 6551005.
The front brake pads are matched by: NAPA Rayloc: S797; Bap-Geon =
DEL1720174D; Repco 174BMXA(174D); Raybestos PD59M (semi-metallic).
The Computer for the Automatic Transmission (which is responsible for =
the vast majority of Auto Trans problems) is identical to the R30 Auto =
Transmission Governer Computer for Renault. Part #T1585496 obtainable =
from a Jeep Eagle dealer for less than $400.
If you want more information, you now have my snail mail address.
Tom Long
From: Dyak@aol.com
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 1995 09:12:39 -0500
To: dmcnews@goodnet.com
Subject: JZD in the news
It seems that when John DeLorean talked about "sending money" he wasn't
joking. Check out the December 25, 1995 issue of FORTUNE magazine,page 48.
It sounds like he is facing foreclosure on his 434-acre estate. It is an
interesting article, especially when you look at who his neighbors are, such
as Nicholas Brady, Steve Forbes,Robert Wood Johnson IV, to name a few. Maybe
John is ready to come to our next Expo, for the right fee?
DYAK
From: Raymond_Haug@lamg.com
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 1995 19:12:39 -0500
To: dmcnews@goodnet.com
Subject: Re: Door Seal, Brake pads, etc.
DOOR SEAL
I noticed reference to a Chrysler replacement for the door seal. What was
the date of the issue that included the applicable part number, description?
I missed it.
BRAKE PADS
DeLorean World Volume 8, Number 2 (Spring 1991, page 31) has an article on
replacement of brake pads entitled "STOP, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!" that is an
excellent basic primer (I wrote it). The article identified four suppliers
(at that time) of replacement pads as follows:
SUPPLIER FRONT PADS REAR PADS PARKING
DeLorean Part No. 109005 109012 109037
Repco Deluxe D174D D97D D175
(standard)
BAP/Geon Deluxe 17-20174D 17-20097D 17-20175
(standard)
Girling 67320291-PO 64326110-PO 133-04-01
ARTICLE ON PANEL DIES
DeLorean World Volume 8, Number 4 (page 35) carried the reprint of an
article that came from an Irish Times report in June 12, 1985 that describes
the discovery of the stainless steel presses used to stamp out the bodies of
the DeLorean. Very interesting details of the find and the fisheries that
are using them to anchor huge salmon traps off Kilkerrin, County Galway.
The same issue also features an article by Robert Lamrock, entitled the
"Longest Decade" which has a number of interesting stories about John
DeLorean, the early years, and the years since. Includes photos of the firts
television interview of John DeLorean and the "DeLorean" automobile.
INDEX OF DELOREAN WORLD ARTICLE AND TECHNICAL NOTES
Volume 11, Number 4 includes a complete table of contents of the DeLorean
World magazine articles and technical topics which answers many of the
questions that appear on this mailing list. Membership in the DeLoran Owners
Association allows members to purchase back isues of this informative
association magazine.
DELOREAN WORLD MAGAZINE COPIES
Copies of the DeLorean World Magazine are available to members of the
DeLorean Owners Association at a cost of $12.50 per issue. Membership
information is available on the Association Homepage. Members that have a
credit card number on file with the Products Division may place orders via
e-mail by addressing "DLProducts@aol.com".
Otherwise use the order blank in the latest issue of DeLorean World magazine.
Ray Haug, Raymond_Haug@lamg.com
Chapter 12 Coordinator (Southern California)
DELOREAN OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Subject: Gas Mileage
Sent: 12/13 11:42 PM
Received: 12/11 3:31 PM
From: BRS6688@ACS.TAMU.EDU
To: dmcnews, dmcnews@goodnet.com
My car seems to be getting about 14 miles to the gallon around the city.
and around 25 on the freeway. This seems to be a pretty big jump.
Does anyone know what the mileage is supposed to be? I hope this
doesn't signal some engine problem, I just got the car out of the
shop. Thanks.
Burton
Brs6688@acs.tamu.edu
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