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----------------------------------------------------------------- 4138. DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Re: dent removal 4139. Stian Birkeland ItalDesign/Giugiaro Web Site 4140. Ann & Ed Thompson DeLorean's design 4141. Danrc30 My cooling fans stayed on... 4142. DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Door Key Blank ? 4143. DMC Joe Re: shaking 4144. DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Re: Door Key Blank ? 4145. Ann & Ed Thompson Re: shaking 4146. Lee Re: rear louver restoration 4147. 4148. Aldo Buono Tires 4149. Aldo Buono Shift Boot with Frame 4150. Deloreanernst(AT)aol.com Re: dent removal 4151. Dave Stragand Upper Ball Joint Cross-Reference? 4152. BRUCE BENSON Re: Motor Idle question 4153. DMC3309(AT)aol.com Re: Door Key Blank ? 4154. Tom Niemczewski Auto trans needed 4155. DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Re: rear louver restoration 4156. Carson Clark Re: Motor Idle question 4157. dstall(AT)gvi.net Need some insight or guidance for locating proble 4158. raddad(AT)cmn.net Goof -----------------------------------------------------------------
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 17:31:05 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: dent removal Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
As mentioned on the list the major parts suppliers are very adept at this and you can ship it to them. I know from experience PJ Grady's will be able to fix such a problem. Although they are not on the list to respond, I am sure he will be happy to speak to you on the telephone about it if you call their shop.
Gary Gore Activities Director DeLorean Mid Atlantic
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 08:14:56 PDT Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] ItalDesign/Giugiaro Web Site Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Yes, the address is www.italdesign.it
or the exact address for Ital Design's DeLorean'page go to: www.nes.it/italdesign/dmc.htm
What is really interesting is that the DeLorean goes under the name DMC-12! Apparantly, when Giugiaro was commisioned to make the car, DeLorean Motor Company hadn't decided a model name yet. The DMC-12 was the code for the car. It was supposed to cost only $12,000
For some reason Italdesign name the car "DMC/12" instead of "DMC-12"
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
>From: efren hicks <marty_mcflyjr(AT)yahoo.com> >Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com >To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com >Subject: [DML] Re: The DeLorean's Gullwing doors >Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 22:47:31 -0700 (PDT) > >does some one have the link to the page of mr guigiaro >i remeber seeing one that had all his cars > >efren > >--- Kevin Rawlings <blast59(AT)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Dear Ed, > > > > Although Lotus did have a big part in the design of > > the DMC-12, this has no > > connection to how the DeLorean looks like the > > Esprit. The reason is that > > John DeLorean went to Mr. Guigiaro (ItalDesign) to > > style his car, > > incidentally, this is the same company that did > > (does?) all the design work > > for Lotus. If you look at other cars styled by > > Guigiaro, they all look very > > much the same as the DeLorean and Esprit. > > > > Just thought I'd let you know, > > Kevin > > > > > > >From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> > > >Reply-To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com > > >To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com > > >Subject: [DML] Re: The DeLorean's Gullwing doors > > >Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 09:53:54 -0400 > > > > > > > As many of you know, the DeLorean wasn't the > > only car to have gullwing > > >doors. > > > > I have seen a lot of e-mails saying it was, but > > it wasn't. > > > > > >Who are these people John? I would like to help > > set them straight. > > > > > > > Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing also has gullwing > > doors, as specified in > > >the > > > > name. There is a 1956, 1957 and I think more > > > > > >The original Mercedes gullwing coupe (introduced > > March 1952) was not > > >designated > > >"300SL Gullwing". It was simply the "Mercedes-Benz > > 300SL Coupe" the "SL" > > >meaning > > >Sport-Light. Of course it did have gullwing doors > > and was to become > > >affectionately > > >know as "The Gullwing Coupe" by automobile > > enthusiasts. Later the Mercedes > > >C111 > > >with gullwing doors was developed primarily for > > speed and endurance trials. > > > > > >In the early seventies, under the watchful eye of > > JZD (as General Manager > > >at > > >Chevrolet), the Corvette group designed and built a > > gullwing Corvette coupe > > >that was > > >supposed to be powered by the 4-rotor Wankle. It > > never made it into > > >production but > > >was no doubt the single most influential project > > that led JZD to > > >incorporating > > >gullwing doors into the design of the DMC-12. The > > Corvette doors were > > >remarkably > > >similar to those on the DMC-12, except the lower > > half of the door had a > > >second hinge. > > >(BTW, JZD unsuccessfully tried to buy the Wankle > > from GM for the DMC-12.) > > > > > >Later the Bricklin SV-1 gullwing coupe was > > introduced. The Bricklin went > > >into > > >production in 1974, the same year JZD formed the De > > Lorean Motor Company. > > > > > >Incidentally, the fact that the DMC-12 design was > > remarkably similar to the > > >Lotus > > >Esprit was no accident. Lotus had no small part in > > bringing the DMC-12 to > > >fruition, > > >but the Esprit did not have gullwing doors. > > > > > >Regards, > > >Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982) > > >Midlothian, VA > > > > >______________________________________________________ > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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(AT)dmcnews.com > > > > > > > > >===== > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.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(AT)dmcnews.com > > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 11:33:55 -0400 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <19991029234939.52907.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> Subject: [DML] DeLorean's design Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> Kevin Rawlings wrote: > > Although Lotus did have a big part in the design of the DMC-12, this has no > connection to how the DeLorean looks like the Esprit. The reason is that > John DeLorean went to Mr. Guigiaro (ItalDesign) to style his car, > incidentally, this is the same company that did (does?) all the design work > for Lotus. If you look at other cars styled by Guigiaro, they all look very > much the same as the DeLorean and Esprit. > > Just thought I'd let you know,
Kevin, that was my point exactly. The fact that Giorgetto Giugiaro (not "Guigiaro") of Ital Design did design the DeLorean (1975), and the Esprit, et al, is precisely why it remarkably resembles the Esprit and has EVERYTHING to do with design of the Esprit.
FYI, Lotus had very little or nothing to do with the design of the DMC-12. The initial design, for all practical purposes, was completed by Giugiaro in 1975 long before Lotus got involved in 1978. The first two DeLorean prototypes were built by the Pocobello Triad Group (Kar Kraft), 1975-76, and Creative Industries, 1977, both of Detroit, before Lotus got involved. Lotus was an engineering firm that JZD hired to engineer Giugiaro's design, and Bill Collins' prototypes for production. Lotus was hired in 1978 only after the decision was made to locate the production facility in Northern Ireland instead of Puerto Rico. BTW, after Lotus got involved they wanted to scrap the gullwing door concept (design?). JZD said absolutely NOT.
Regards, Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982)
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Danrc30" <Danrc30(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:17:43 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] My cooling fans stayed on... Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0045_01BF2207.9A3BF7C0" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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Yesterday when I went to start my car, I heard a loud CLICK from the engine= , and the cooling fans came on. The engine was completely cold. The key was= only in the "on" position. Upon further inspection, I realized the click w= as coming from the alternator. It seemed like it wanted to engage even when= the car was off. I then started the car and shut it back off to see if the= alternator was just stuck or something. But nothing changed. I unplugged o= ne of the connections to the otterstat switch, but the fans stayed on. The = only way I could shut them off was to pull the jumper wire in the relay are= a. So, then I decided to drive the car anyway to see if it would fix itself= . And, sure enough, it did. As soon as I pulled it out of the garage, the f= ans went off and all was back to normal.
My question is; what happened here? Is this a common occurance? Is this a s= ymptom that something really bad is about to happen to my car? Anyone else = have this happen to them? Thanks in advance for any help.
---Dan #5493
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 13:24:27 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Door Key Blank ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 10/30/99 10:53:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, KKoncelik(AT)aol.com writes:
<< The blank for the lighted key is an Illco WB2 but you have to shorten it by 4mm you can leave it longer but it doesn't sit quite right in the ignition although it will work.
Ken >>
My ignition key is not the same as my door key though. My ignition key doesnt fit into the door at all and my lighted door key is much shorter than the ignition key. Would this be a seperate blank than a later model? I know there are two variations but my keys are totally cut different. My car is a Aug 1981 build Vin 3360
Gary
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 13:49:16 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: shaking Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Scott, In order to help you out I need to know if the problem is engine or suspension related. If the shaking changes between accelerating and decelerating it is probably engine related. If vibration or shaking changes with speed it maybe suspension related. Tell me more.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
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> about removing the vents as it can cause some severe trauma. Also, today, my > whole car began shaking violently when it drives, idling is fine. It feels > as if it's going across and endless road of speedbumps. Now, I know most
> people are going to say it's probably flat spots in the tires, or possibly > the belt separating, but I just wanted to get any other ideas before I went > and yanked the tires off. So, any ideas? > > > Thanks in advance > Scott > #16738
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 15:59:43 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Door Key Blank ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I just had a set of Ilco keys made for my 83. It has separate door and ignition keys. They turned out to be a match for mazda and land rover keys.
Scott
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 16:10:12 -0400 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <19991030175355.OBCC20426(AT)delorean> Subject: [DML] Re: shaking Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> today, my whole car began shaking violently when it drives > It feels as if it's going across and endless road of speedbumps. > > Now, I know most people are going to say it's probably flat spots > in the tires, or possibly the belt separating > > Scott
Scott, if you are describing the symptoms accurately, you have FAR more serious problems than flat spots or a separating belt. Sounds more like a broken or loose wheel or a broken axle, and certainly unsafe to drive. (Did you check for a flat tire?)
Shaking "violently" and a feeling of "going across an endless road of speed bumps" to me would indicate a VERY serious problem that merits IMMEDIATE attention. Please do NOT drive the car until you can get it checked out! Don't even attempt to drive it to a repair shop.
Regards, Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982) Midlothian, VA
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 14:02:01 -0700 From: Lee <Lee(AT)radiance.com> In-Reply-To: <0.6d544283.254bc24a(AT)aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: rear louver restoration Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
At 11:38 PM 10/29/99 EDT, you wrote: >That's exactly what I was going to say Joe, but let me add, just in case, >about removing the vents as it can cause some severe trauma. Also, today, my >whole car began shaking violently when it drives, idling is fine. It feels >as if it's going across and endless road of speedbumps. Now, I know most >people are going to say it's probalby flat spots in the tires, or possibly >the belt separating, but I just wanted to get any other ideas before I went >and yanked the tires off. So, any ideas? > > >Thanks in advance >Scott >#16738 > reply:
Hello Scott,
Here are a few things that you might want to consider.
Check your body bolts, loose body can account for all sorts of apparent road noise.
Check to see if you have thrown a wheel weight.
Check the trailing arm bolts, and the pad nuts that hold the bushing in place.
Check the castle nuts in the whole suspension system.
Check the rubber suspension bumpers, are they there?
Check your engine mounts, bolts.
Check your radiator mounts and nuts.
Do a walk around and see if you have a loose stainless body panel.
Check your wheel bearings, are they loose. Check the trans axal knuckle joints, are the loose?
Are all the exhaust manifold bolts there? and tight, also check the exhaust train bolts as well.
There should be no loose nuts or bolts, or any parts what ever. Every thing should be snuggly fastened.
Lee
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 14:48:37 -0400 From: "Aldo Buono" <dmc1440(AT)earthlink.net> Mime-version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Tires Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
What a difference a new set of tires makes on the De Lorean.
Just had installed Dunlop G/T Qualifier: Front -- 195/60R14 Rear -- 255/60R15
Speed: T Traction: A Treadware: 440 Temperature: B
Even though the rears are wider than NOS, they are clearing all of the suspension. And the ride is like flying on a magic carpet. -- Aldo Buono, President, De Lorean Midatlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dmc1440(AT)earthlink.net/ VIN 1440 since 1984 Visit: http://clubs.hemmings.com/deloreanmidatlantic/
For all the exciting details of Eastern Regional Run 10, June 15-18, 2000, Visit: http://w3.one.net/~dmc1219/DMC2000/
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 17:28:01 -0400 From: "Aldo Buono" <dmc1440(AT)earthlink.net> Mime-version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Shift Boot with Frame Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Just purchased a shift boot with frame from P. J. Grady.
As most of the manual transmission owners know, the problem with the boot and frame is that when you shift into reverse, the metal shifter post has a tendency to compress the leather boot against the inner edge of the metal frame. Consequently, the frame cuts the boot. This damage becomes quite unseemly after awhile. And eventually, you have to replace the boot.
Well, this is my third boot. The first was NOS. The second was from Terri Jennings. This third one is from P. J. Grady. They all have the same design flaw. The frame width is too wide in the middle area of the longest sides. And there is an acute metal edge there.
The solution is to file down the metal frame about one-eight of an inch in the middle section of the frame on the long side. In the case of the Grady frame, file down flush against the snap on bracket. This will give you a completely flat metal surface on the interior of the frame. -- Aldo Buono, President, De Lorean Midatlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dmc1440(AT)earthlink.net/ VIN 1440 since 1984 Visit: http://clubs.hemmings.com/deloreanmidatlantic/
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: Deloreanernst(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 17:49:49 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: dent removal Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi Gary- Thanks for your response. Actually, the reason I asked is because I'm looking at an Aug '81 D as a purchase, and it has a few dings. The owner quoted Rob Grady, who does all his work, as having said that those two door dings, and the hood dings are not really something he could tackle. I was surprised, so I asked Rob when I called him for background on the car (Vin 2725, pretty close to yours.) Sure enough, that's what Rob said to me too. He says quarter panels are pretty easy, but hoods are another matter. He said some of the other (further away) shops might have someone able to take them out. Nobody else has responded to my post though. Guess I should e-mail James Espey direct. -Wayne (& Rick)
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 19:32:05 -0400 From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand(AT)ketchum.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Upper Ball Joint Cross-Reference? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Anyone have a cross-ref on the upper ball joint? The one that I have (yes, just one) is brand new, and has "J29" stamped into it. Three different parts stores couldn't find the part number or a cross-reference though...
-Dave VIN 5127
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "BRUCE BENSON" <delornut(AT)worldnet.att.net> References: <19991030004236.7234.rocketmail(AT)web504.yahoomail.com> Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 18:28:33 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Motor Idle question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>when the car is at idle the engine > vibrates very much shaking the car. :-( It goes away once you >give it > some gas and I do not notice it. Once the RPM's increase the >vibration > goes away, it is like the timing is off or something...I am no Mr. > Goodwrench so any help would be appreciated.
Look at thr rear of the engine, just to the right of the distributor and you'll see the vacuum solinoid with a vacuum line going to the distributor and another going under the intake manifold. There is an electrical connection that should be plugged into the solinoid and it's very easy to bump it loose when you're messing with things in that part of the engine compartment. If it's unplugged the engine would act just as you've discribed.
Bruce Benson
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC3309(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:02:38 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Door Key Blank ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Use the lllco WB2 blank for the door. My VIN is 3309 august build and my extra key for the door is this WB2 blank. It works fine in my door lock. My ignition key is totally different than my door.
Robert VIN 3309
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Tom Niemczewski" <tomciodmc(AT)friko4.onet.pl> Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 16:58:45 +0200 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Auto trans needed Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hi All, I am looking for an auto trans for my D. If anyone has one for sale please let me know via private email (tomcio(AT)gtemail.net). I can't afford a new one... and mine cannot be fixed. I am looking for one that is "cheap"... some missing parts are OK (ie. no governor). This is the last major part that I need to get my D back on the road. I already replaced an engine ;o). Please help.... Thanx
Tom Niemczewski tomcio(AT)gtemail.net vin 6298
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 23:05:15 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: rear louver restoration Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Thanks Lee, but as embarrassing as it is, I found the problem; although the tires looked brand new, upon further inspection, they were quite dry rotted. And even more, upon removal of the rear tires, I found that the belts had separated, causing the tires to, well, the best word to describe it is wave, almost as if they had come out of a van gogh painting. So a quick replacement of some rear tires, and it's fixed. But thanks a lot for the info, I will keep it aside in case of future need!!!
Scott #16738
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 11:09:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Carson Clark <cnsandog(AT)yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Motor Idle question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I found the problem, it was one of my injectors. As I looked around the engine to see if something was loose, i noticed one of the injectors was out about a 1/4" more than the rest. I pushed the injector back down and the engine ran fine. There was a metal clip to hold the injector tight but it is worn and not working correctly. I guess I will try to find another clip somewhere. Lucky this was the problem!
Thanks,
C VIN 16367
--- DMC Joe <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> wrote: > What is the RPM reading on your tach at idle ? > > DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> > Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> > > ---------- > > From: Carson Clark <cnsandog(AT)yahoo.com> > > > > Hi all, > > > > I just purchased my '83 DMC two weeks ago, and have enjoyed driving > it > > almost everyday...it only has 36k miles on it. It has also been > > impeccably maintained thru delorean Motor Center, as I have all of > the > > service records. > > > > My problem just started today: when the car is at idle the engine > > vibrates very much shaking the car. :-( It goes away once you give > it > > some gas and I do not notice it. Once the RPM's increase the > vibration > > goes away, it is like the timing is off or something...I am no Mr. > > Goodwrench so any help would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks alot, > > > > C > > > > VIN 16367 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 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(AT)dmcnews.com > > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 21:25:08 -0700 From: dstall(AT)gvi.net Subject: [DML] Need some insight or guidance for locating problem Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Earlier I posted a note about State Farm insurance and also a problem about my DMC-12 automatic lugging down as if there was a fuel problem. The problem: I'm driving along and the car slows down as though it is running out of gas; if you turn off the key and then turn it on again the car accelerates back to the speed it was running at and all is well for about 2-4 minutes and then it repeats the slowdown again; turn off key and turn on and its ok for a short time again.
What I've done. Replaced fuel pump relay; replaced fuel pump, gas pickup line and filter on fuel pump inlet. Diagnostic setup: 1. put tap into fuel line at fuel inlet on fuel distributor with pressure gage 2. put 12 v light on power line going to fuel pump in fuel pump relay with other end of light grounded. Observations: 1. The fuel pressure is at 75-80 psi while engine is running and about 45-50 psi at rest. 2. Light is off until car turns over to start and then it stays on and doesn't go off when car slows or until key is turned off to quit 3. fuel pressure doesn't waver at all while car is running or slowing down. 4. car has good acceleration and power except when it slow as if fuel is starving; also I hear something that sound like preignition knock on occassion when it is slowing down with throttle depressed.
I'd like thoughts on what to check out next. Insight or suggestions will be really appreciated.
DaveS dstall(AT)gvi.net
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 21:11:05 -0600 (MDT) Mime-Version: 1.0 From: raddad(AT)cmn.net Subject: [DML] Goof Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
To all:
As Moderator of the week, I goofed and want to apologize. I inadvertantly approved for posting the lengthy, emotional message from Lee. I suspect he had intended it for the moderators eyes only, but with several messages awaiting to be approved, I acted too quickly and pushed the wrong button.
The posting of Lee's feelings would not be a problem if it were not for his use of a term that is very inappropriate for this list. Further, his personal references are, in my opinion, uncalled for. However, posting the message is my fault and I apologize.
Dick Ryan Moderator of the Week
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