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----------------------------------------------------------------- 4068. James Espey DMC (Houston) in England Nov 6-7 4069. ajl521@aol.com Walker muffler DeLorean ad 4070. WMARKDAVIDSON air fuel settings 4071. Stian Birkeland Misleading DeLorean ad? I THINK NOT :) 4072. mnoeltne@ezl.com Pictures from the St. Louis Autocross 4073. Jan van de Wouw DML-digest NOT in mail!!! 4074. Phil Re: Fuel system cleaning 4075. Stian Birkeland Tracking a DeLorean's history :) 4076. Robert Brandys Re: plutonium suit for halloween 4077. Michael Babb Re: Tracking a DeLorean's history :) 4078. Robert Brandys Re: DYNO TESTING DAY 4079. Montgomery, Ken The DeLorean Owners Directory is now available. 4080. DMC Joe Re: Louvers 4081. DMC Joe Re: More problems with 16738 4082. DMC Joe Re: Missing Descriptions on wiring diagram 4083. DMC Joe Re: Water Pump Blues! 4084. DMC Joe LIFT-O-MAT gas struts -----------------------------------------------------------------
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:43:36 -0500 From: James Espey <james@usadmc.com> Subject: [DML] DMC (Houston) in England Nov 6-7 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Stephen Wynne of De Lorean Motor Company will be attending the NEC Classic Car Show in Birmingham, England this November 6 and 7.
The DeLorean Owenrs Club will have a spectacular display, with about 10 cars on display.
Owners that wish to meet or consult with Stephen during his visit to England are invited to call or email to set up a time.
We will be posting our complete "De Lorean Motor Company Traveling Road Show" itinerary next month, but it appears that our first stop in the year 2000 will be at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona from January 19-23.
James Espey DeLorean Motor Company Houston, Texas
281/568-9573 800/USA-DMC1 http://www.usadmc.com
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 12:24:12 -0700 From: ajl521@aol.com Subject: [DML] Walker muffler DeLorean ad Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello all, I found something interesting. An ad for Walker mufflers on the back of the January 1979 Napa "Parts Pups" magazine. It has a photo of the original DeLorean prototype. Since this publication was only for Napa employees, Im sure any remaining copies of this are rare. My father got it when it was new when he worked for Tenneco automotive. One of the lines is "We make it sound as good as it looks." I just thought this find is intresting Andrew 4194
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "WMARKDAVIDSON" <WMARKDAVIDSON@email.msn.com> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:35:30 -0400 Subject: [DML] air fuel settings Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Duke If you have a dwell meter ($35.00) you can get the air fuel (AF) ratio pretty close. 1. Find the diagnostic plug. On the left rear fire wall. Attach the ground from the well meter to pin # 2 on the plug. Attach the other wire from the dwell meter to pin # 3 on the diagnostic plug. Set the meter on Dwell.
2. Crank the engine. Let it get warm. This is so that the oxygen sensor is
sending a good signal to the Lambda Control unit.
When the engine is cold the computer sends a fixed signal to the frequency
valve. You can see this fixed signal on the dwell meter. The read out on the
dwell meter will be 60% duty cycle or about 54 on the four cylinder scale.
When the engine gets hot the computer starts looking at the oxygen sensor
and adjusting the frequency valve to adjust the exhanst level. If the dwell
meter needle swings high (60% to 70% or 54 to 63 on the four cylinder
scale)on the scale when the engine is warm the mixture is set to lean. Turn
the AF screw on the distrubter clockwise just a little. Remove the allen
wrench from the AF screw and let the system settle and look at the dwell
meter reading. If the needle swings low (29% to 37% or 26 to 33 on the four
cylinder scale)the mixture is set too rich , turn the screw counterclockwise
to lean the mixture.
This is explained much better in the book "Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine
Management" by Charles O. Probst. Look on pages 32 and 33 for a better
explanation.
Thanks mark
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 12:16:58 PDT Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Misleading DeLorean ad? I THINK NOT :) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello DML'ers,
I came across an old DeLorean ad (two pages), and I was struck by a warm feeling when I read the ad, because this ad is different than other car ads. Other car ads promise you everything, but fail to fullfill the promises. The DeLorean ad also promise you everything and succeeds! It is an honest ad and it is right to the point!
Let me quote the ad for you, and see if you agree :)
"YOUR EYES SKIM THE SLEEK, SENSUOUS STAINLESS STEEL BODY, AND ALL YOUR SENSES TELL YOU, "I'VE GOT TO HAVE IT!"
THE COUNTERBALANCED GULL-WING DOORS RISE EFFORTLESSLY, BECKONING YOU INSIDE.
THE SOFT LEATHER SEAT IN THE COCKPIT FITS YOU LIKE IT WAS MADE FOR YOUR BODY.
YOU TURN THE KEY. THE LIGHT ALLOY V-6 COMES TO LIFE INSTANTLY.
THE DE LOREAN. SURELY ONE OF THE MOST AWAITED AUTOMOBILES IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH ONE MAN'S VISION OF THE PERFECT PERSONAL LUXURY CAR. BUILT FOR LONG LIFE, IT EMPLOYS THE LATEST SPACE-AGE MATERIALS.
OF COURSE, EVERYONE STARES AS YOU DRIVE BY. SURE, THEY'RE A LITTLE ENVIOUS. THAT'S EXPECTED. AFTER ALL, YOU'RE THE ONE LIVING THE DREAM..."
--- For all the enthusiasts out there - this is the feeling true DeLorean owners have. The DeLorean is best car ever. Treat yourself and buy a DeLorean. You will never regret it. And for all "museum-owners" out there, drive the DeLorean, if not your saving it for somebody else. Have fun today. Mileage will not be an issue if you are the "investment-owner". The car will increase its value steadily.
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 13:37:46 -0700 From: mnoeltne@ezl.com Subject: [DML] Pictures from the St. Louis Autocross Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I finally got some pictures posted from the Autocross in St. Louis on October 10th. Work has been cutting into my free time lately, so it's a pretty basic page.
http://www.buffalochips.org/stlautox/
I've included stills and MPEG movies from the Autocross and some stills (not many due to low lighting) from the DOA Expo the day before. I'll be adding more stills to both when I finish shooting the roll of 35mm that's still in my camera. The pictures I've posted were from a digital camera as well as a couple of captures off the video.
I also hope to get some pictures from the "My Classic Car" show in Evansville Indiana the weekend before the Expo. We had 7 cars lined up on Sunday at that show! Check the site again in about a week to see what I've added.
Mark Noeltner
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:50:23 +0200 From: Jan van de Wouw <Jan@vdWouw.Demon.nl> MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] DML-digest NOT in mail!!! Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi there,
Just wondering: Is anyone else having trouble with the DML-digest? With trouble I mean not recieving anything at all...
It has been over 8 days since I got one; last message was #3916. Reading the messages on the web works fine, but it's quite a hassle for me.
I've allready written an email to eGroups, but they didn't respond and the moderators can't help me either. This is actually the second time this happens, but last time the digest finally arrived after 4 days...
Other eGroups I have a Subscribtion for work OK, so that can't be the problem.
Please respond to me personally (too) at Jan@vdWouw.Demon.nl or DMCDeLorean@HotMail.com
Thanks in advance,
JAN van de Wouw The Netherlands
Thinking Different... Using a Mac... Almost living the Dream...
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Phil" <delorean@usfamily.net> References: <0.aff42e55.25477049@aol.com> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 15:38:23 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Fuel system cleaning Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I definitely suggest to go to http://www.myclassiccar.com they even have a show on TNN every Sunday.
-Phil philf@ssesco.com
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> Hello, > I recently purchased an 81 DeLorean. The car has been sitting for about > a year since the last time it was started. I have heard starting the car > after it has been sitting is the worst thing you can do. Is there a site > that has complete directions on cleaning an entire fuel system? I have never > cleaned a fuel injection system, should I atemp to clean it myself? I am > pretty good with mechanics. I just dont want to wreck anything. I should > probably clean the tank out while am at it too. > > any information would be greatly apprecited. > > Thanks > vin#2496 > > David, > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@dmcnews.com > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 14:38:42 PDT Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Tracking a DeLorean's history :) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello DML'ers, In trying to track the history of DeLorean VIN 6759, I've found out (Thanks to James at DMC Houston) that the car was sold by:
Kurland Cadillac-Oldsmobile, (Selling Dealer # 32100) 32 Route 304, Nanuet New York 10954.
For all New Yorkers out there - Does this dealer still exist? Is the address still valid? What is the phone number?
The car's first owner was a gentleman named John Buza, who actually was a citizen of New Zealand! Are there any New Zealanders on this list? His hometown was Auckland. Im curious whether the car was exported to New Zealand when the owner went home (if he has not moved to the States). I have his address if there is anyone from New Zealand here...
Hope that somebody out there can help! You can e-mail me privately if you so desire.
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:42:51 -0600 From: Robert Brandys <oehcs@flash.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <000e01bf201a$30dd20e0$f0cac9cf@com.mobis.com> Subject: [DML] Re: plutonium suit for halloween Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
CONTACT A SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER IN YOUR AREA OR LAB SAFETY SUPPLY. TELL THEM YOU WANT A YELLOW CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE SUIT.
DR. BOB
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There is a cool website that can track the registration of cars (www.carfax= .com) I would highly recommend this to everyone interested in the history o= f their car. You can run a single VIN for ~$15 or an unlimited number over= a 60 day period for about $20.
I ran a report on my car and was thrilled that it matched what I was told a= bout the car to a T......
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Hello DML'ers, In trying to track the history of DeLorean VIN 6759, I've found out (Thanks= =
to James at DMC Houston) that the car was sold by:
Kurland Cadillac-Oldsmobile, (Selling Dealer # 32100) 32 Route 304, Nanuet New York 10954.
For all New Yorkers out there - Does this dealer still exist? Is the addres= s =
still valid? What is the phone number?
The car's first owner was a gentleman named John Buza, who actually was a =
citizen of New Zealand! Are there any New Zealanders on this list? His =
hometown was Auckland. Im curious whether the car was exported to New =
Zealand when the owner went home (if he has not moved to the States). I hav= e =
his address if there is anyone from New Zealand here...
Hope that somebody out there can help! You can e-mail me privately if you so desire.
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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to James at DMC Houston) that the car was sold by:
Kurland Cadillac-Oldsmobile, (Selling Dealer # 32100) 32 Route 304, Nanuet New York 10954.
For all New Yorkers out there - Does this dealer still exist? Is the addres= s =
still valid? What is the phone number?
The car's first owner was a gentleman named John Buza, who actually was a =
citizen of New Zealand! Are there any New Zealanders on this list? His =
hometown was Auckland. Im curious whether the car was exported to New =
Zealand when the owner went home (if he has not moved to the States). I hav= e =
his address if there is anyone from New Zealand here...
Hope that somebody out there can help! You can e-mail me privately if you so desire.
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:53:44 -0600 From: Robert Brandys <oehcs@flash.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <7v4bbq$53r9@eGroups.com> Subject: [DML] Re: DYNO TESTING DAY Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
THE CHICAGO AREA MIDWEST DELOREAN CONNECTION CLUB IS HAVING A DELOREAN DYNO TESTING DAY NOV. 6, 1999 AT STREET STUFF IN ADDISON, ILL.
IT COST ABOUT $99 TO TEST YOUR CAR TWICE. ALL DELOREANS ARE WELCOME.
WE HAVE A TURBO CHARGED, SUPERCHARGE, AUTOMATIC CARS TO BE TESTED.
CONTACT BOB BRANDYS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTENDED.
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@csus.edu> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:05:27 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] The DeLorean Owners Directory is now available. Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I have news about the DeLorean Owners Directory. The printed version that was first made available at the DeLorean Owners Association St. Louis Expo is now available to owners for $5 (includes shipping and postage).
To order a copy, go to the http://www.dmcnews.com website, for the Owners Directory page and check the Listed Owners page and see if you are in the directory. If so, mail a check for $5 along with your return address to the address listed at the bottom of the Listed Owners page. If you're not listed but you know you have submitted an entry, contact me. You can also submit an entry if you are an owner and then obtain a copy.
Only owners who have listed their cars in the Directory can obtain a copy of the Directory. This is to help protect the owners.
The directory is based on the VIN number of each car. I have over 40 entries where the VIN number was not included. If you know you sent in a form but don't find yourself listed in this directory, it may be because the VIN number was left off or there were duplicate VIN numbers and I was unable to verify the information before this issue went to press.
It's been over a year since an issue of the directory was published and there's still a lot of catching up to do. I'm getting several submissions a day now and with publication of the Directory I expect the volume to increase. I'm looking forward to getting the list to over 1000 cars. With that we'll be able to generate some interesting statistics about the production of the cars. Combined with some of the remaining DMC documents, this may provide enough history to answer many of the production questions that keep showing up on the DML.
We're still working on a system to make the Directory available on-line.
Thanks!
================================================================ Ken Montgomery Sacramento, CA VIN #10911 'OUTTIME' http://www.jps.net/arkham/delorean01.htm mailto:kenm@csus.edu Northern California DeLorean Motor Club http://members.tripod.com/ncdmc/ Keeper of the DeLorean Owners Directory http://www.dmcnews.com mailto:directory@dmcnews.com ================================================================
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:59:36 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Louvers Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
The rear sunshade (louvers) are made of standard fiberglass and can be repaired by using standard fiberglass techniques.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: Comet42483@aol.com > > What are the louvers made out of?, the second level down has a chip on it, > and it looks like meatal under it, but i thought the louvers were plastic? > > Thank you > Trevor Johnson #6974
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:06:44 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: More problems with 16738 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Your cold start problem and overly rich condition may be related to your CO mixture adjustment. I have three questions for you: 1. Have you replaced your O2 sensor ? 2. Has the CO mix tamper-proof plug been removed ? 3. Have you checked the operation of your acceleration (fuel) enrichment circuit ?
Concerning your door torsion bar adjustment, at on time we published instructions on how to perform this procedure but after a report of smashed rear window and severely cut finger of an owner attempting this dangerous procedure we no longer publish this information.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: DMC83in99@aol.com > > > Ok, it's time for my weekly batch of questions. Any help would be greatly > appreciated. > > #1-It's running very rich. I haven't had it hooked up to a diagnostic > machine (most people I've talked to wanted to run and hide from it) but I can > tell by the smell of the exhaust. I've recently replaced the cold start > valve, thermo time switch, and the warm up regulator because of a horrid cold > start problem. How can I tell how far out of adjustment it is, and how can I > fix it? > > #2.-Torsion bar is out of adjustment. yes, I know it's a two man job and I > know the possible consequences, but how do I readjust it? > > That's all I can come up with for the time being. Any help would make that > person my hero for the week!! > > Scott > #16738 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@dmcnews.com >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 23:48:15 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Missing Descriptions on wiring diagram Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Item # 190 is the otterstat or cool fan switch and is located at 9.5 F. In early unpublished wiring diagrams # 42 & 43 are labeled as door latch switches.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: NJP548@aol.com > > Hey List, > > I just got a quick question that has been bothering me for a while. I > purchased the large wiring diagram from the DOA and for some reason on the > paper that is the Legend to the wiring diagram, it shows 3 parts of the > system that does have a description. The #'s are 42,43, and 190. And they > also don't show where they are located on the wiring diagram. Would anyone > per chance know what the names to these three items are called and where > exactly they are located? > > Thanks > Nick > VIN#1852...maybe closing on sale soon...speak up or forever hold your peace
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 01:20:31 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Water Pump Blues! Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Sorry, I don't agree with your analysis. The engine will not run hot with an overly lean condition and will not cook the spark plugs. The CIS fuel system will only operate within a very narrow range of air / fuel mixture therefore the engine will not run if the mixture is too lean or too rich.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: Marc A Levy <malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com> > To: dmcnews@egroups.com > Subject: [DML] Re: Water Pump Blues! > Date: Sunday, October 24, 1999 10:32 AM > > A lean condition can cause the engine to run hot. It is a bad idea to > run the car this way, you can cause serious damage to it. If you have > run the engine this way for some time, pull the spark plugs and make > sure you have not cooked them. (I have seen a lean run engine kill a > set of plugs in less than 10 min of run time!) > > I would suggest you look for air leaks. Make sure all of the vacuum > hoses are connected, make sure there are no leaks at any of the mating > surfaces of the intake, and make sure there are no leaks at the cold > start valve. There are a number of hard to find vacuum hose > connections, so use the "map" on the inside of the engine cover to find > them all. > > The "large round valve" under the intake essentially measures the amount > of air going in to the engine, and regulated the amount of fuel based on > the amount of air. (Similar to a Electronic Mass Airflow Sensor in > modern cars). If too much air is entering the engine without going > through the "large round valve" then you will have a lean run > condition. There should be a small amount of air coming through the > cold start valve, and the vapor recovery system. > > Santo Commarato wrote: > <Problem SNIPPED> > > > > As you can see, I'm having a few problems this week =) Any advice or ideas > > on how to proceed would be much appreciated! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@dmcnews.com >
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James is absolutely correct, the Lift-O--Mat struts do not have the dampening feature. We purchase all of our struts from DMC Houston & PJ Grady because of their superior quality and damping valve feature.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: dcsj@excite.com > > On Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:29:26 -0500, James Espey wrote: > > > > The fact that the Lift-O--Mat struts do NOT have this dampener are the > > reason that we do not sell those at DMC (Houston). I wasn't aware of how > > big of a difference that dampening feature made until I replaced my old > > struts with some from Don this spring in Phoenix. Once it got warmer, the > > doors would seemingly fly open, causing a significant "bounce" at the top > > of their travel. This is really hard on the door hinges, and when I got > to > > Houston, I mentioned it to our mechanic, Bill. he replaced them with a > set > > of our struts, that have the dampening valve in them and the problem was > > solved. When the door is opened, once the door reaches about 75-80% of > its > > travel, the valve kicks in and slows the door down so that when it > reaches > > the top of it's travel, it's moving slowly enough that there is no > "bounce". > > > > Stabilus has shown no interest in creating their strut with a valve for > > such a small market, so we have stuck with our current supplier. > > > > James Espey > > James thanks for the added info . However Don did tell me that the > manufacturer has already made him a prototype set for him to try out . > Perhaps they have changed there position on small market production runs. He > said that in his conversations with the developement dept., that they were > willing to make him anything he wanted. I guess only time will tell. btw. > only the LIFT-O-MATS are truly concours' correct ! > > Speaking of concours' correct items The bosch wipers blades were not the > only ones used on the car. If you remember back in 96 when you visited the > warehouse they had several items for sale that were steeply discounted, one > of the items were wiper blades. These units had no manufacturer markings on > them any where. Also their method of attachment was different than the > bosch units I had on my car. They had a pin that protruded from the side of > the pivot point. I guess they used a different brand in later production > cars . Anyway I bought them and consider these to be OEM concours' correct > also. You might want to check them out for what its worth. > > Dennis > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com > Talk online at http://voicechat.excite.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@dmcnews.com >
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