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Wednesday, September 17 1997 Volume 03 : Number 282
In this issue:
Re: DML: Monster DeLorean
Re: DML: DMC Shocks
Re: DML: HELP! Stalling problem
Re: DML: Re: Monster DeLorean
Re: DML: Re: STAINLESS POLISH
DML: cross reference
DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
Re: DML: John Z DeLorean on AandE's Biography?
DML: Fwd: 4X4
Re: DML: cross reference
Re: DML: HELP! Stalling problem
Re: DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
Re: DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
Re: DML: DMC Shocks
DML: '81 FOR SALE
DML: Re: Choice of Material for Frame
DML: Question
DML: A new additon to the bibliography.
DML: Right-hand coolant hose.
DML: Gas mileage
DML: request for biography.....
DML: Re: new addition to bibliography
DML: Ram AIR?
Fwd: Re: DML: Right-hand coolant hose.
DML: My Daily Driver Gas Mileage
DML: RE: VOLTAGE SPIKES
Re: DML: Gas mileage
Re: DML: Gas mileage
DML: starting problems?
Re: DML: Gas mileage
DML: Front facia
Re: DML: RE: VOLTAGE SPIKES
DML: PARTS CROSS REFERENCE
DML: Re: Fuel system
Re: DML: Gas mileage
DML: ? Brake Rotors
DML: turn signals
DML: gray dash board
DML: Re: Richmond to Boston
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Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 20:00:47 -0700
From: stimpy(AT)wans.net (Eric B Johnson)
Subject: Re: DML: Monster DeLorean
James Espey wrote:
>
> Where is Round Rock, Texas? We have several list members from various
> parts of Texas, I'd like to know more about it, the driveline in
> particular...$10K would be cheap and for an even bigger head-turner...
>
> James
RoundRock is the first town just directly north of Austin TX.
I was told that the 4x4 has a chevy driveline.
Regards,
Eric
81 delorean #3010
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:19:19 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Marvin S. Sterling"
Subject: Re: DML: DMC Shocks
At 12:59 PM 9/10/97 -0700, you wrote:
> My De Lorean seems to have a rough ride at highway speeds. -Ace Underhill-
>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---
Ace -
First try balancing the wheels and having a good allingnment done, that
cured my vibration at 65 and over - now doing rock steady 85 ???
Regards,
Marv Sterling
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:20:21 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Marvin S. Sterling"
Subject: Re: DML: HELP! Stalling problem
At 04:00 PM 9/11/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Over the last couple of days I have been experiencing an intermittent =
>stalling problem but today when I drove it at lunch the problem finally =
>got to be pretty consistent. I have not had enough time to look through =
>the shop manuals to see if I could find anything and the DMCNews search =
>engine is down. I use this car as my daily driver so I am desperate for =
>possible causes and answers. I would appreciate any help in solving =
>this problem.
>
(SNIP)
>Thanks
>
>- Kevin #6810
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -
- --------
Kevin,
For the heck of it try a can of fuel injector cleaner - it might help.
Regards,
Marv Sterling
vin 16000
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:53:15 -0500
From: Daniel McGauley
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Monster DeLorean
At 11:29 AM 9/12/97 -0700, you wrote:
>Mike Substelny wrote:
>>
>> I just checked out the picture of the DeLorean 4x4. It looks like
>> somebody
>> beat me to a funny visual gag. The obvious caption should be:
>(SNIP)
>> Has anyone ever seen this car in person? Is it possible that this picture
>> was created digitally as a gag?
>>
>> - Mike Substelny
>I have seen the delorean 4x4 I live in Austin TX and the car is in the
>north near Round Rock.
>
I've seen the Monster DeLorean at a used car dealer in Round Rock as well.
I almost threw-up when I saw it, but hey, it's a head turner. The car is
currently selling for $15,000, and the owner is willing to send you some
pictures via email if you want to see it some more. I remember seeing it
initially on http://www.valzog.com/chatroom/forsale1.html.
- -Daniel McGauley
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 97 10:30:50 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: Re: DML: Re: STAINLESS POLISH
> I currently use "Stainless Steel Magic" for my DeLorean am very pleased
> with the results. I purchase mine from Lowes. It is in a stainless steel
> looking can with a yellow lid (same kind of can that spray paint is in)
> You can also purchase SS Cleaner from DMC Houston (1-800-USA-DMC1).....I
> can't remember the name of the product, but it and SS Magic both seem to
> do
That product is also available in a bottle. Its yellow with a black lid.
Found in the plumbing department at Lowes.
- -Brandon
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 97 15:15:52 PDT
From: "Brandon S. Moody"
Subject: DML: cross reference
Someone at one time had made a cross reference of common
replacement parts and had it one a web page. Does anyone
know what the http://www. ???? ? ?? ? ? is ?
- -Brandon
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 20:15:35, -0500
From: HJGT93A(AT)prodigy.com (MR JOSEPH NAPOLI)
Subject: DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
Don,
You seemed to be well informed on the D . I have an 81 #3039 that I
had since 1986. 13k miles all original except lowered suspension and
160 MPH Speedometer. Never any major problems. Today I bare ly bumped
a curb with the spoiler.. Immediately I started gushing antifreeze
and lost all coolant,, Hard to tell where at the radiator input or
output (passenger side behind spoiler) the leak is. Is there a
plastic neck or coupler on the radiator. How difficult would this be
to fix or remove radiator. Car was towed on a flat bed and now in my
garage....Would appreciate any help or info... Also how do you get a
general message to all on this BB.
Thanks in advance
Joe Napoli in CT.
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 23:03:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: RMoore2208(AT)aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: John Z DeLorean on AandE's Biography?
I agree with you 100%. John DeLorean would be a great story to see on
television. I really wish that Grand Delusions Story would have became a
movie, but maybe some day...
I will write and or call A&E and do as you suggested...I think its a great
idea.
- -RM
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 97 20:41:06 -0700
From: James Espey
Subject: DML: Fwd: 4X4
- ---------------- Begin Forwarded Message ----------------
Date: 09/13 9:48 AM
Received: 09/13 8:34 PM
From: mike collins, mhtexcol(AT)ccms.net
To: moderator(AT)dmcnews.com
I thought I mailed this already, but my sys is sometimes wierd.
I live in south Austin, and the 4X4 was at a lot for sale right by my
house on south Lamar. I went and checked it out. It seemed to be on a
s-10 blazer frame with a 350 in front. I think that they were trying to
get 16000 for it. but I dont think that it sold. It definitly drew a
crowd, and actually the body was in good shape as was all the facia and
stuff. Even the seats were in pretty good shape.
Mike Collins
I can never remember my vin.
- ----------------- End Forwarded Message -----------------
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 00:00:20 -0400
From: Wade Shapiro
Subject: Re: DML: cross reference
The best cross reference list I've seen is at:
http://www.dmc12.com/crossref.htm
- - Wade
No VIN yet, but I'll have one eventually!
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 04:58:30 +0000
From: BRUCE BENSON
Subject: Re: DML: HELP! Stalling problem
At 09:00 PM 9/11/97 +0000, you wrote:
>The car does idle just fine and =
>I can even push the accelerator and rev the engine without a problem as =
>long as I am not trying to move the car. It only fails when I am =
>releasing the clutch and moving. Strangely enough it also appears to =
>only do it if I am accelerating forward as I have put the car in reverse =
>and nothing abnormal happened when accelerating backwards
>Thanks
>
>- Kevin #6810
Could you possibly have a brake caliper stuck? You say the engine revs
freely in neutral and only stumbles when in gear and attempting to
accelerate. That would indicate a running gear problem and a stuck brake
caliper would seem to be the first place to look. Many times brakes don't
hold as well in reverse. Just a thought.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 22:11:29 +0000
From: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com
Subject: Re: DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
> You seemed to be well informed on the D . I have an 81 #3039 that I
> had since 1986. 13k miles all original except lowered suspension and
> 160 MPH Speedometer. Never any major problems. Today I bare ly bumped
> a curb with the spoiler.. Immediately I started gushing antifreeze
> and lost all coolant,, Hard to tell where at the radiator input or
> output (passenger side behind spoiler) the leak is. Is there a
> plastic neck or coupler on the radiator. How difficult would this be
> to fix or remove radiator. Car was towed on a flat bed and now in my
> garage....Would appreciate any help or info... Also how do you get a
> general message to all on this BB.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Joe Napoli in CT.
>
Well, you succeded in getting out a general SOS. If your D is stock
the tanks are plastic. Something probably broke. I built brass tanks
and hose connections for my other one but not for my current. Most of
the good shops, P.J. Grady/ DMC Huston, sell metal radiators. Gte
under the car and check, maybe a hose just gave out!
Chris
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 01:00:23 -0700
From: cliff wallace
Subject: Re: DML: Sudden Radiator Leak
MR JOSEPH NAPOLI wrote:
>
> Don,
>
> You seemed to be well informed on the D . I have an 81 #3039 that I
> had since 1986. 13k miles all original except lowered suspension and
> 160 MPH Speedometer. Never any major problems. Today I bare ly bumped
> a curb with the spoiler.. Immediately I started gushing antifreeze
> and lost all coolant,, Hard to tell where at the radiator input or
> output (passenger side behind spoiler) the leak is. Is there a
> plastic neck or coupler on the radiator. How difficult would this be
> to fix or remove radiator. Car was towed on a flat bed and now in my
> garage....Would appreciate any help or info... Also how do you get a
> general message to all on this BB.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Joe Napoli in CT.
Hey Joe, the Header bottle on the right side of the engine sends the
coolant to the radiator on the right side of the car (passenger)and out
the left (driver). It's hard to say if you damaged the radiator itself
even with your car lowered. If you did, the only part I believe you
could have damaged is the plastic neck that one end of the hose attaches
to on the right side (input) of the radiator. You also could have
stripped one of the hose clamps off. One quick way to check is to turn
your front wheels to the right as far as they'll go and look behind the
spoiler where the coolant hose attaches to the radiator to see if it
came off. If you still can't find the leak, pour a quart of antifreeze
in the header bottle and you'll be able to easily tell where it is.
Good Luck
CLiff Wallace #3773
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 08:32:47 -0600 (MDT)
From: raddad(AT)cmn.net
Subject: Re: DML: DMC Shocks
This is further to the "bumby ride at speed" thread:
I pretty much agree with Marv Sterling that the first thing I would check
is alignment. Both my current and previous D actually hungered to get up
to 80 mph (3000 rpm). Not only did the engine just seem to settle into a
groove, but the car was rock steady. I have always had "stock" front
shocks; but I have had 3 different suspension heights - stock, lowered ala
Don Steger and now, Euro springs. In all cases, the ride at speed was
impeccable.
Oh, because someone is sure to ask which suspension I prefer - its the
Euro
spring approach. It lowers the front end a bit without having to worry
about curb hitting (ala Mr. Napoli), speed bumps, etc. Either lowered
approach will actually improve handling.
The Rad Dad
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 09:14:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: thomkuby(AT)ridgecrest.ca.us (Thom Kuby)
Subject: DML: '81 FOR SALE
Nice Delorean for sale:
1981
all original-no flaws anywhere.
less than 23,000 original miles
California car-excellent condition
$14,000
a real good buy - inquiries to:
thomkuby(AT)owens.ridgecrest.ca.us
The car is about 3.5hrs Northeast of Los Angeles
For more details, please Email me privately
Thanks
Thom Kuby
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 97 13:28:15 -0500
From: Bryan Pearce
Subject: DML: Re: Choice of Material for Frame
>From: e/evan/altendorf
>Subject: Re: DML: Stainless Frame Site
>Don't please don't take offense, but I am curious why you chose
>stainless steel, as opposed to something more exotic (aluminum being
>the first thing that comes to mind, magnesium and titanium following).
Considering that the body panels are all made out of Stainless, we
decided early on that it would be great if the frame could be Stainless.
This is the material most often associated with the car anyway.
Additionally, most people don't realize that the original frame of the
DeLorean is not Stainless.
>Did you deem it impossible to redesign the frame to allow for the the
>inherent lesser tensile strengths and moduli (?) of elasticity? Did
>you consider other metals, and how much?
This was of course, the main concern. The frame overall is stronger than
the original and only 10 pounds heavier. We were surprised that the
weight only increased by 10 pounds. Some of the weight may be saved on
the new frame by not coating it with anything.
>(OK, maybe titanium was being silly. That would be rather
>expensive. :) Oh, but hey, if you ever really feel like splurging,
>make yourself some aluminum-berylium alloy. Heheh... :)
Stainless actually provided a good balance of cost vs. workability.
Bryan
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 15:07:50 -0400
From: Ian Pryke
Subject: DML: Question
Hello, my name is Ryan. I am 18 years old, and live in Falls Church,
Va. I've always had my eye on the Delorean ever since I saw Back to the
Future for the first time.
It's been a dream of mine to be able to say that I have at least driven
one. If it's possible, do you know of anyone living around my area that
would be willing to allow me to take one for a quick drive(with them, of
course). I would be ever so grateful if I could get the chance to drive
an actual '81 Delorean.
If you could help me out in any way, I would greatly appreciate it. I
hope to be able to one day own my own delorean.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 11:58:43 -0400
From: Rob Hook
Subject: DML: A new additon to the bibliography.
I was looking around in a news stand the other day and found another
magazine with a DeLorean on the cover. This is "The Car No 49". I've
never heard of this magazine before but it appears to be internationally
published as the prices on the front are for many countries. It doesn't
have a date on it but the copyright date is 1985. It has your fairly
standard article with several very nice photographs. The photographs are
by John Lamm. That name rings a bell but I can't put my finger on it.
Who
is he?
- --Rob Hook
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:03:27 -0400
From: Rob Hook
Subject: DML: Right-hand coolant hose.
I just noticed in a picture of a DeLorean frame and engine that this
engine
didn't have the normal upper right-hand coolent hose. It instead had a
very short length of hose coming off the water pump, a piece of aluminum
pipe and then another piece of hose connecting it to the normal aluminum
pipe found on most DeLoreans. Anyone here have this arrangement? Just
curious.
- --Rob Hook
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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 21:16:43 -1000
From: "burtond1"
Subject: DML: Gas mileage
My questions is for all the daily drivers out there. I know what the web
page for the D says about the gas mileage, but what do owners actually
see?(not including time travel)
Derek (researching the Delorean for future purchasing)
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:12:08 -0400
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE"
Subject: DML: request for biography.....
Here is the response that In got back from A&E for a DeLorean Bio. Send
them a line and request the bio!!
Dear A&E Viewer,
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding programming on A&E. We
appreciate your suggestion for Biography and will keep your comments in
mind for future episodes. Be advised we have over 200 episodes in various
stages of production.
Thank you for your comments and your interest in A&E.
Sincerely,
Viewer Relations
http://www.aetv.com
http://www.biography.com
http://www.historychannel.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:30:27 -0400
From: Mike Substelny
Subject: DML: Re: new addition to bibliography
Rob Hook asked:
> The photographs are by John Lamm. That name rings a bell but I
> can't put my finger on it. Who is he?
John Lamm wrote "Stainless Steel Illusion"
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 11:20:06 -0500
From: Jameel Ahed
Subject: DML: Ram AIR?
Dear DML,
As I watched the Back From the Future video there was a "Fire
Engine" Red DeLorean with all the triming, and Red Air Scoops that fit
over the DeLorean's air intake port. Does anybody have any information
about this? I just called K&N about the filter charger. The tech guy
said they don't make any thing for the rectangular air filter. I asked
if they could make one custom for me but he said NO. I asked if others
had asked for the same type of filter and he said yes but there is
nothing he could do about it. He suggested I put some type of clamp-on
K&N filter charger but it would take a ton of modifications. I don't
get this. Well whatever... Has anyone out there improved their air
intake??? I think our intake is very restrictive on our cars. Thank
you
Jameel
- --------------------------------------------------
Jameel Ahed CEO of CyberTECH Industries
Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions
HOMEPAGE: http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/
VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 97 09:54:01 -0000
From: James Espey
Subject: Fwd: Re: DML: Right-hand coolant hose.
- ---------------- Begin Forwarded Message ----------------
Date: 09/15 4:28 PM
Received: 09/15 9:34 AM
From: Don Gowler-CFPO01, Don_Gowler-CFPO01(AT)email.mot.com
To: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com
Message authorized by:
: rob_hook(AT)pop.net(AT)INTERNET at #EMAIL
Your describing how the early 1981's were configured. Mine is like that.
The Silver Fox Vin #01149
______________________________________________________________
>Subject: DML: Right-hand coolant hose.
>From: dmcnews-approval(AT)world.std.com(AT)INTERNET at #EMAIL
>Date: 9/15/97 11:16 AM
>
>I just noticed in a picture of a DeLorean frame and engine that this
>engine
>didn't have the normal upper right-hand coolent hose. It instead had a
>very short length of hose coming off the water pump, a piece of aluminum
>pipe and then another piece of hose connecting it to the normal aluminum
>pipe found on most DeLoreans. Anyone here have this arrangement? Just
>curious.
>
>--Rob Hook
- ----------------- End Forwarded Message -----------------
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 13:46:13 -0400
From: Mike Substelny
Subject: DML: My Daily Driver Gas Mileage
On one trip I got 28.5 MPG on the highway with my DeLorean. This was
100% highway driving, at 65 MPH, with no luggage rack and very little
cargo.
In city driving it runs from 15-25, depending on how bad the traffic is.
As a city dweller, I can remember some traffic jams where I burned a
gallon and went zero miles.
I once asked my mechanic if this could be improved. To humor me he
turned my idle down to about 600 RPMS. My city mileage would have
been fantastic, except my engine kept stalling!
- - Mike Substelny
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 13:45:17 -0500
From: R KERMAN
Subject: DML: RE: VOLTAGE SPIKES
Voltage spikes was a problem for me as well, VIN 5581. The cure was
three fold:
1) Install a big diode at the compressor to prevent the "kickback" of
voltage to the system when the compressor quits.
2) Install a small diode at the digital clock, to prevent the digital
clock from resetting.
3) Install the FanZilla module from Rob Grady to prevent "kickback" and
"surges" when the fans kick in and out.
Good luck,
BoB Kerman
rkerman(AT)jvlnet.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 16:42:01 -0400
From: James Senft
Subject: Re: DML: Gas mileage
On Sunday's East Coast Run from Maryland to below Richmond, I got 26.2
mpg with 98% fifth, about 70 mph. 318 miles round trip.
Jim in MD
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:59:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jameel Ahed
Subject: Re: DML: Gas mileage
I usually get about 325 miles to the tank on Highway driving and about
200 to the tank on normal stop and go. I have an '81 5 speed stock!
Nothing done for high performance.
Jameel
- --------------------------------------------------
Jameel Ahed CEO of CyberTECH Industries
Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions
HOMEPAGE: http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/
VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:07:05 -0500
From: Jameel Ahed
Subject: DML: starting problems?
Dear DML,
I KNOW I KNOW another (AT)#$# starting question... Well this problem
has been with me ever since I got my car. It is just like the scene
from Back To The Future when McFly turns the key to start the car and it
just clicks... My car clicks and clicks and if I click a few times
really fast it starts... there is no rrrrrr (engine turning over)
noise. I looked to see if that upgrade was done on my electrical system
(the recall that gets rid of that low voltage anti start mechanism)
That is okay. I feel that my engine is in the compression stage and the
starter just can't turn it over. If I run it through the gears a few
times (5 speed) without the clutch and turn the key it starts. Or if I
put it in gear and push the car a little... it usually starts. Do you
think it is my starter??? When the car is warm it always starts...
Maybe cuz the engine is well lubricated in this state and the piston
actually slides down away from the compression. I would appreciate any
kind of help. Thank You...
Oh I forgot. My alternator died a while back so I modified the brackets
for an AC-DELCO type alternator. It works great but the pulley is a bit
too large. So it doesn't charge at idle. What do you guys think?
Where do I find a better size pulley. Oh and does anybody know off hand
what wire goes where on the new alternator (pin 1 and pin 2) what color
wire goes to which one? If I put them in the wrong pins what will
happen?
Jameel
- --------------------------------------------------
Jameel Ahed CEO of CyberTECH Industries
Consultant for VOITECH Computer Solutions
HOMEPAGE: http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ahed/
VOITECH: http://www.voitech.com
EMAIL: mailto:ahed(AT)uiuc.edu
- --------------------------------------------------
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:26:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: KKoncelik(AT)aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: Gas mileage
I average around 23 mpg overall
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:42:53 -0500
From: "Travis H. Graham"
Subject: DML: Front facia
My front facia needs work. The paint has faded over the years and =
desperately needs repainting. I have noticed that there seems to be =
some ripples in the plastic over the headlights. This warp is =
considerably noticeable at certain angles. I read in service bulletin =
ST-13-9/81 that the mounting points/surfaces must be reworked. Is this =
an easy task, or would I be better off buying a new front facia? The =
bid I got on painting the front was $225.
Thanks
Travis #6344
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 16:01:15 -0700
From: raddad(AT)cmn.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: VOLTAGE SPIKES
BoB Kerman wrote:
>3) Install the FanZilla module from Rob Grady to prevent "kickback" and
>"surges" when the fans kick in and out.
I also installed the FanZilla module and believe it to be one of the best
aftermarket devices I have tried. No spikes and the smoothest phasing in
and out of the fans that you can imagine. Love it!
Dick Ryan
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 22:15:23 -0300
From: "Joel Matos"
Subject: DML: PARTS CROSS REFERENCE
In the parts cross reference table
the telephone for dash protector cover co. are wrong
anyone knows the correct one
thanks Joel
Puerto Rico
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Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 08:25:41 -0500
From: "Lindah Major"
Subject: DML: Re: Fuel system
My car has 792 miles so I don't get it out much, this brought about the
well posted fuel system problems. I priced a Bosh unit at 299 and said no
way. What I did was take my old unit to my friends at Advance Auto Parts,
they let me look at every unit they had to find a size match. After a
size
match you match the output (psi). What I came up with was a GM unit ($70)
for a blazer(maybe). Some one on the list has cross reference # I am
sure,
but with the way the unit sets, you have alot size difference allowed to
mount this thing (the dia is the most important). The unit quit because of
the natural rubber pick up hose and boot and falling apart after 15 years
of gas exposure. These items should be replaced, the $300 price tag on
the
new fuel tank rubber kit has stopped me as of yet. I have seen talk of
people making new pick up hoses out of the same material as the fuel tank,
but have no heard anything about the boot priced with in reason. If you
hear anything on rubber please let me know.
Charles Major
- ----------
> From: Brandon S. Moody
> To: DMC List
> Subject: DML: Fuel system
> Date: Monday, September 08, 1997 1:05 AM
>
>
> I'm still looking for an alternate fuel pump aside from the Bosh unit.
>
> comment appreciated
>
> -brandon
>
> bsmoody(AT)kih.net
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1986 00:19:22 -0700
From: "lseiler(AT)radiance.com"
Subject: Re: DML: Gas mileage
At 09:16 PM 9/14/97 -1000, you wrote:
>My questions is for all the daily drivers out there. I know what the web
>page for the D says about the gas mileage, but what do owners actually
>see?(not including time travel)
>
>Derek (researching the Delorean for future purchasing)
Derek,
I am a daily driver of a 100% original mint condition DMC used on a combo
of city and freeway (75+) driving.
We get 18 to 24 in the city with the usual stop and go and 22 to 38 on
the
open road in 5th gear at 75+.
I use an amway gas aditive that helps to keep the injectors clean, plus I
use a very fine strainer in the fill neck to ensure no crap in the
gasoline. The care is tuned once a month, Plugs timing and air mixture,
repl Fule filter, Engine oil flush and refill w/new filter as well. Oil is
flat clean with no trace of carbon deposits or sludge what ever. I ad one
pint of good ol'e STP oil treatment with each oil change. All collent
lines
are new with all aluminimum pipes and wtr. pump cleand and brushed. all
wiring harneses and eletrical connections checked and keept clean and
coated with high temp greas.
new air filter once a month.
You may think that good gas milage is sort of an isolated measure of the
cars value, but there is a lot that impacts gasoline consumption, which I
have noted above. You would be surprised how just a little over heating,
or
dirty oil can effect the milage. a cloggy airfilter is a disaster.
Lee
VIN#5729
lseiler(AT)radiance.com
Tel: (510) 649-9118 Fax: (510) 848-7613
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Date: 16 Sep 1997 07:43:28 -0500
From: "Kemp, Nick (MN10)"
Subject: DML: ? Brake Rotors
Does anyone know what the cross-reference for the rotors are?
Nick Kemp
Nick.Kemp(AT)hbc.honeywell.com
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 16:25:16 -0500
From: "Travis H. Graham"
Subject: DML: turn signals
Today's problem deals with the turn signals: They don't work all of the =
time. They particularly like to cease functioning when I really need =
them to work (like when a cop is behind me). Through experimentation, I =
found that I can usually do the following to get them to work:
1) Give the car a solid cursing
2) Move around the wiring that is located directly under the steering =
column (sometimes works)
3) Punch the rear facia near the turn light
Do I have a problem in the tail light board, have a short in a wire, or =
just have bad luck in general? It might help to know that this problem =
started after I replaced the dash board and I already checked the =
connection of the wiring to the instrument cluster in the binnacle.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Travis #6344
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 16:15:43 -0500
From: "Travis H. Graham"
Subject: DML: gray dash board
At the beginning of the summer, I bought a black dash board that was =
painted gray from PJ Grady. I understand that this is cheaper than =
buying an actual gray one and that all of the gray ones left are =
defective. The painted dash board came in and I installed it in my De =
Lorean. Besides being a PAIN to install, the gray paint easily =
scratched and came off, exposing a bold BLACK color....I got a new =
painted dash in several weeks ago and it seemed much better. The =
install caused no noticeable marks, but I like to use a sun shield in my =
car in an effort to protect the interior. I carefully put the shield in =
the window, but I still notice some marks where it has stripped the gray =
paint!!! Does anyone else have this dash board? Are all of them this =
sensitive? I'm slightly irritated and will never use the sun shield =
again...
Travis #6344
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 20:53:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: MGintis(AT)aol.com
Subject: DML: Re: Richmond to Boston
To all my new friends that i met in Richmond: I made it back to Boston
with
my clutch in tact and my Longest Distance Driven award in hand.
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