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Friday, 10 May 1996 Volume 02 : Number 111
In this issue:
ADMIN NOTE/Subscriber Count
CFI - Table of Contents
Reply to: Frame Rust
Models and the web
Cost of New Frames
Re: CFI - Table of Contents
Re: Rally to Nashville
Attention all .EDU subscribers
models and the web
I've been lurking around...
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From: James Espey, mikasa(AT)goodnet.com
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 12:56:10 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: ADMIN NOTE/Subscriber Count
The list seems to be running a great deal more smoothly and I recently
was able to update the back issues so this train seems to just about be
completely back on track. If anyone ever has any questions about the
DeLorean Mailing List and how I operate it, please feel free to contact
me directly at mikasa(AT)goodnet.com.
As of May 8, the "live" version of the DeLorean Mailing List has 16
subscribers, and the "digest" version has 233 subscribers.
I would also like to take this opportunity to once again thank everyone
who has made the DeLorean Mailing List as susccessful as it is - simply
by subscribing you've participated and I thank you. When you've posted a
question or a comment, you've participated and I thank you for that also.
James "Mikasa" Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 13:19:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: CFI - Table of Contents
Ok all, just to proof that I have been making progress (instead of
tinkering with my car ALL the time), here is a proposed Table of Contents
for the Common Faults List. No solutions yet, just a list of items I plan
to include at this point. If anything thinks I have missed important
items,
just email me and I'll add them to my list.
Also, a number of you have written excellent explanations on various
problems and their fixes. I will be sending messages to those people in
the
next few weeks requesting permission to quote their passages in the FAQ
itself. I hope none of you are shy about being "published" again.
~ Chase
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GENERAL INFO
Brief Explanation of "Stock" Components
Availability of Parts and Sources
Storing and Unstoring Procedures
ENGINE
Replacement of Belts
AC/Idler Pulley Bearings
Throttle Recall by Factory
Overheating and Resulting Damage
Turbocharging Engine
Exhaust Modifications
Starting Problems
FUEL SYSTEM
Deterioration of Fuel Pump Seals (Problems cause by storing with gas
in it)
Gas Gauge Sender Unit reading incorrectly
Hard Starting when Engine is Hot or Cold
Replacement of Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump (RPM) Relay
Inertia Switch (Factory Recall)
COOLING SYSTEM
Original Radiator and Leaks
Bleeding Air from Water Pump
Plastic Overflow Bottle and Replacement
Effect of Air on Temperature Switch
DRIVETRAIN
Computer Governor on Automatic Transmissions
Clutch Line and Replacement with Steel Braided Unit
Replacement of OEM Clutch Unit with Centerforce Clutch
Original Tires and Availability/Other Options
Failure of Angle Drive/Lower Speedo Cable
Lubrication of Angle Drive
"Clunk" noise from Rear Wheel Bearings
Front Suspension Recall by Factory
BODY
Availability of Left Front Fenders vs. Other Panels
Repair of Badly Dented Panels
Recommended Cleaning Agents
Removing Light Scratches
Converting Painted DeLorean back to Brushed Stainless Steel
Week Door Struts and Torsion Bar Adjustment
Replacement Struts for Doors, Engine and Trunk
Door Alignment
Water Leaks into Interior
Rusted Frame
Failure of Door Lock Solenoids/Central Locking Module
Disabling of Electronic Locks
Getting into a Locked Car
Failure of Power Window Motors
Resealing the Stationary Door Glass
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/DASHBOARD
Lucas Relays and Updating
Ducellier Alternator (Upgrade to Motorolla unit)
Battery Ground Cable and Corrosion of Contacts
Dead Battery after sitting
Installing Cut-Off Switch
Excessive Power Drain from Dash Clock
Tail Light Circuit Boards
Diasbling/Enabling Interior Lights and Replacement of Units
Recommended Wiring Changes
- Change in Climate Control Illumination
- Starter Circuit Modification
Original Craig Radio
Replacement Keys
Activating the Delay Setting on the Windshield Wiper Switch
"Hissing" from Climate Control Mode Control Switch
Inoperable Heater/AC Fan
Ventilation Woes
BRAKES
Lifetime Expectancy of Master Cylinder
Replacement of Pads (squeeking and softness)
Unusual Parking Brake Set-up
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From: Mr Fusion
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 14:50:42 -0400
Subject: Reply to: Frame Rust
$8,000 for a new frame?! Maybe it's time for a trade-in for a "D" in
better shape. Oh well.
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From: ShrtCrt(AT)aol.com
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 01:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Models and the web
Well here is another silent member finally speaking out. First of all I
love
this list. I would like to be put down for one of the models, and I have a
proposition to make. I do internet work at school and would like to start
the
Delorean home page up on my server. I don't know what happened to Mr.
Takeuchi, but we need the page back up and running. If there are any
objections feel free to e-mail me. Also if you want to post any
information
send it to that same address with the subject DMC web page. Send any
graphics, text or whatever. I do have access to a color scanner if you at
your delorean on the page. Thanks Justin ShrtCrt(AT)aol.com
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From: Chase Clark, stormrider(AT)socketis.net
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 01:30:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Cost of New Frames
That is $8,000 for a brand new STAINLESS STEEL frame. The left-over stock
of original ordinary steel frames is priced at about $1,500 I hear.
~ Chase
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From: Marvin S.Sterling, marv930(AT)ix.netcom.com
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 01:30:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: CFI - Table of Contents
Hey Chase!
What front end recall? Please, please tell me that it wasn't applicable
to
vin 16000 ( mine of course )
Take care,
Marv
PS - having my slight dents etc taken care of by Chromy Automotive in LIC
New York . . . it's in good company, almost all of their work is on Rolls
Royce, Jag's Lamborghinis etc, feel like the poor relative.
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From: Back to the Future...The Fan Club, time(AT)Traveller.COM
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 01:31:02 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Rally to Nashville
Just a note to all of the DeLorean owners and fans of "Back to the =
Future"
from the Southwest who may be rallying through Mississippi to or from
Nashville:
One of the seven original DeLoreans from the "Back to the Future" film
series is on display in Tunica, Mississippi at the Hollywood Casinos, =
along
with a lot of memorabilia from the films, including several =
Hoverboards. It
might be worth your while to make a detour through Tunica to see this =
rare
Hollywood artifact!
To Be Continued...
Stephen M. Clark, President
Back to the Future=99...The Fan Club
11101 Cardinal Drive
Madison, AL 35758-5803
Voice/Fax: (205) 230-6288
E-mail: time(AT)traveller.com
URL: http://www.hsv.tis.net/~bttf/
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From: James Espey, mikasa(AT)goodnet.com
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 09:41:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Attention all .EDU subscribers
Summer vacation is fast approaching, and many schools close out student
accounts att he end of the term - PLEASE, unsubscribe yourself from the
list before you go off cavorting for the summer. To unsubscribe from the
digest - send email to:
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witht this text in the BODY:
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Thank you! This will make my life much easier - see you in the fall!
James "Mikasa" Espey
Moderator, DeLorean Mailing List
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From: ShrtCrt(AT)aol.com
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 09:41:17 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: models and the web
Well here is another silent member finally speaking out. First of all I
love
this list. I would like to be put down for one of the models, and I have a
proposition to make. I do internet work at school and would like to start
the
Delorean home page up on my server. I don't know what happened to Mr.
Takeuchi, but we need the page back up and running. If there are any
objections feel free to e-mail me. Also if you want to post any
information
send it to that same address with the subject DMC web page. Send any
graphics, text or whatever. I do have access to a color scanner if you at
your delorean on the page. Thanks Justin ShrtCrt(AT)aol.com
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From: Dan Berglund, gonzo(AT)nwlink.com
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 09:41:23 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: I've been lurking around...
Well, I have been lurking around this mailing list for a while now, and
I
have learned a lot about DeLoreans... But now I have some questions. I am
planning on purchasing a DeLorean in the next few months(have to save a
little more money though) and I want to know what should I look for in the
car?
There is a DeLorean for sale near my house - '83 Automatic, outside
looks like it is in Very good shape, the interior has a scuff on the
passenger seat, and it has just over 10,000 miles on it... at a rough
estimate what is this car worth? (I think the dealership said they were
asking 'around $20,000' ) is that a fair price?
I've been reading the back issues of this list, and I think I have a
pretty good idea what to look for, but is there anything in particular
I should look for? (as far as problem areas, etc.)
Thanks - Gonzo
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