kdumont
07-16-2018, 01:44 PM
It's been a while since I posted, but I have the DeLorean out of the garage for a few more projects.
Last year I had the speedometer/odometer fail on me while out on a drive. I replaced the linkage from the angle drive and that fixed the issue, which was great because I was not looking forward to taking apart the instrument panel. Other than that, it's been a fairly uneventful year.
I've had a very minor transmission fluid leak (3-speed automatic). This has been the case for a while, anwe've just been checking the fluid level every few months and topping it off as needed. Over the course of a few months it only loses maybe an oz. However, since I plan on ultimately selling the car, I don't want this to cause any friction (pun intended). In any case, I decide to see if I could narrow down on the leak, so I spend a few hours cleaning the crap out of the transmission area.
It appears to me that most if not all of the leak is from the following connector. Nothing above looks damp after scrubbing it down. Is it possible that the o-ring (Part Number 103732 (https://store.delorean.com/c-293-4-5-6-computermodulator.aspx)) has failed? Anyone else seen something similar?
(photo is upside down - any way to rotate this inline?)
57332
Other Projects:
- AC repair - I put the belt back on the compressor, but there is no charge (not a surprise). My plan is to test the compressor by shorting it to 12V with a series 15A fuse as suggested elsewhere. After that I will likely have another conversation with a shop in town that has come highly recommended for AC work. I expect I will pay to do the conversion to R134a (I expect around $1k :/). Basically, if everything works fine and I just need to recharge it with an R12 replacement I will do that, but if I have to start replacing failed parts I would rather just do the whole conversion to R134 and feel more comfortable with it.
- Wiper fluid repair - Wiper fluid doesn't make it through the system. I can't hear the pump, so I'm guessing I need to replace it. I plan on taking off the cover and taking a look at it, then testing the hoses to see if they're clogged. Will update. Hoping I can do this fix myself.
- Upholstery repair - Drivers side armrest is ripped off and leather is torn. Got a quote from a local shop for $150. Seems reasonable. The fabric on the roof interior is also drooping in the middle.
- Engine restoration - I'm trying to get the engine looking a little nicer. I bought a new fuse box cover and some various fittings. I scrubbed down the turbo fittings with steel wool. The electrical tape on the wiring harness is really falling apart too. Is there a good solution to cleaning this up? I don't want to replace the whole electrical harness, but maybe heat-shrink the key parts? I also haven't decided if I want to replace the coolant reservoir. I like the original one, but I hear it is prone to failure.
Here is a pic of the engine by before cleaning. I'll update when I'm done.
57331
Other potential projects:
- Driver's side window repair - The drivers side window works, but is pretty wobbly. When I close it, it doesn't always seat in properly, so sometimes I have to guide it with my hands. Not sure if it is worth taking this on right away.
Last year I had the speedometer/odometer fail on me while out on a drive. I replaced the linkage from the angle drive and that fixed the issue, which was great because I was not looking forward to taking apart the instrument panel. Other than that, it's been a fairly uneventful year.
I've had a very minor transmission fluid leak (3-speed automatic). This has been the case for a while, anwe've just been checking the fluid level every few months and topping it off as needed. Over the course of a few months it only loses maybe an oz. However, since I plan on ultimately selling the car, I don't want this to cause any friction (pun intended). In any case, I decide to see if I could narrow down on the leak, so I spend a few hours cleaning the crap out of the transmission area.
It appears to me that most if not all of the leak is from the following connector. Nothing above looks damp after scrubbing it down. Is it possible that the o-ring (Part Number 103732 (https://store.delorean.com/c-293-4-5-6-computermodulator.aspx)) has failed? Anyone else seen something similar?
(photo is upside down - any way to rotate this inline?)
57332
Other Projects:
- AC repair - I put the belt back on the compressor, but there is no charge (not a surprise). My plan is to test the compressor by shorting it to 12V with a series 15A fuse as suggested elsewhere. After that I will likely have another conversation with a shop in town that has come highly recommended for AC work. I expect I will pay to do the conversion to R134a (I expect around $1k :/). Basically, if everything works fine and I just need to recharge it with an R12 replacement I will do that, but if I have to start replacing failed parts I would rather just do the whole conversion to R134 and feel more comfortable with it.
- Wiper fluid repair - Wiper fluid doesn't make it through the system. I can't hear the pump, so I'm guessing I need to replace it. I plan on taking off the cover and taking a look at it, then testing the hoses to see if they're clogged. Will update. Hoping I can do this fix myself.
- Upholstery repair - Drivers side armrest is ripped off and leather is torn. Got a quote from a local shop for $150. Seems reasonable. The fabric on the roof interior is also drooping in the middle.
- Engine restoration - I'm trying to get the engine looking a little nicer. I bought a new fuse box cover and some various fittings. I scrubbed down the turbo fittings with steel wool. The electrical tape on the wiring harness is really falling apart too. Is there a good solution to cleaning this up? I don't want to replace the whole electrical harness, but maybe heat-shrink the key parts? I also haven't decided if I want to replace the coolant reservoir. I like the original one, but I hear it is prone to failure.
Here is a pic of the engine by before cleaning. I'll update when I'm done.
57331
Other potential projects:
- Driver's side window repair - The drivers side window works, but is pretty wobbly. When I close it, it doesn't always seat in properly, so sometimes I have to guide it with my hands. Not sure if it is worth taking this on right away.