The following dmcnews poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: What is your opinion of John Delorean regarding his integrity as a man...
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Feb 1, 2002 8:21 am
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Thing to check when looking for a Delorean would include the fuel pump and the condition of the tank,the fuse box and the relays,and th e frame for rust. The...
If you use sparkplug wires specificly made for the PRV-6 motor, they will have boots on top that will prevent water from entering the sparkplug wells if seated...
I too had a leak on the hose that connects to the "Y" pipe behind the water pump. I was filling up the surge tank about every 3 weeks, and had no leaks on the...
Where to begin, where to begin... As you will find out from others, and as you research, the drivetrain in the DeLorean is quite a reliable one. It's just not...
I was wondering if anyone knew of any French DeLorean owners or if any followed the DML. As I am going to be living in Caen for a little while later this year,...
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Feb 1, 2002 6:58 pm
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(Moderators Note: Please responed to David directly on this if you can help. We're not going to start another "Sunstar" model "BTTF" thread on this) Hi guys,...
Hello everyone, Just wanted to alert the list that i started a mileage poll at the egroups site- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/surveys?id=861849 . Feel...
David is absolutely correct. If this list is of any benefit to DeLorean owners, we hope it helps to alleviate the number one reason for DeLorean service...
DMC Joe
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Feb 1, 2002 7:04 pm
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I created a poll for people to express their opinions on tinting the windows on a DeLorean. I hope I stated the questions in such a way that the results will...
You said: "I went through a lot of sites but none talked about major problems with the cars." You might want to check out the Looking To Buy section of the...
DMC Joe
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Feb 2, 2002 5:49 pm
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Does anyone have the model number for the Optima Battery that fits in the Delorean? For it is not on Optimas Web Site. Thanks, Jason...
hey everyone, speaking of coolant.... has anyone tried to flush their system and then fill it up with DEXCOOL (orange GM) antifreeze? is there any advantage...
Group, Did I miss the final verdict on the Borla muffler that fit up to the DeLorean? I was just wondering if a cross reference had ever been established? Jim...
I still have the chirping sound when driving my car. I tried gently applying the brake and found that the sound stopped, so I replaced all my pads with ...
... You could, but I would strongly advise against it. Just around the spark plug itself, you have dielectric grease, and anti-seize compount. Not to mention...
When replacing brake pads you should use 80# grit pads mounted in a drill and scuff the surfaces of the rotor. This is necessary to allow the new pads to...
If the squeak happens only when you apply the brakes & is worse when the brakes are cold, then it sounds like you have glazed pads. This can happen when new...
Adam, Even though pad's may make a noise, I find that chirping isn't the pad it's self it's the wheel is slightly out of round or the pad isn't true, it's a...
Two viruses were sent to me by someone who is supposedly a member of the DML. Luckily hotmail caught them before I opened the attachments. They were using the...
since my cat replacement the car does definitely idle higher AFTER warm-up. When the engine is good and warm and few miles down the road it is idling about...
... Jim - I don't know about Borla, but a recent ad for Stainless Specialties in Florida (561-589-4190) shows a s/s "Mega-oval muffler" available with single ...
i hear much talk of this trailing arm bolt problem, can someone give me an
overview of this... how to check it and repair if needed. i looked at the
diagrams...
Just a quick question: Was the mounting of the fuel pump inside of the fuel tank to save space, or was it a safety concern? In other words, if the pump was...
It's not a matter of what to adjust and how to do it. When the car is correctly set up the idle is non-adjustable. My guess is that the motor was not correctly...
... The biggest reason for the pump being mounted in the tank is that all electric fuel pumps in general are better at pushing fuel than sucking it. In fact,...
... warm-up. ... Kevin, It seems unlikely that there is a causal relationship between replacing your cat and having a high idle after warm-up. Did you have...
The first item to check is to determine if the accelerator linkage is sticking. Conduct the following test: While the engine is idling at the higher RPM's push...
DMC Joe
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Feb 4, 2002 12:02 pm
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Today when I turned my driver side key it worked stiffly in the clockwise direction. It will click as if unlocked, but it's not. If I hold the key in the...
