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02-21-2021, 09:42 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] High mileage Deloreans in General DeLorean Discussion

With various fuel/air delivery systems and displacements the PRV was sold for >15 years in >900,000 cars worldwide. It had a solid record. In its B28...

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02-21-2021, 07:37 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] High mileage Deloreans in General DeLorean Discussion

There are some threads out there with some info about high-mileage Ds, including this one. Also this one. Consider the age of the posts then...

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02-20-2021, 03:17 PM

mark w replied to a thread Brake Caliper Upgrades From Vendors in Product Reviews

Josh Im interested in your kit with the Flying Miata LBBK. My question is this- since the Mongoose DeLorean runs custom 15" 3pc wheels, with...

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02-18-2021, 01:29 AM

mark w replied to a thread [Fuel] Tank varnish in General DeLorean Discussion

You can buy Acetone no problem but no longer Denatured Alcohol (which was great for cleaning up brake fluid). Mark

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02-17-2021, 07:28 PM

Rich replied to a thread [Fuel] Tank varnish in General DeLorean Discussion

+1 on the safety and disposal notes David T shares regarding acetone. I've worked with it professionally for non-automotive cleanup in a lab...

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02-14-2021, 08:30 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] Hood release in General DeLorean Discussion

When you mentioned a triangle latch I thought you meant the one for the engine cover. There is no triangle latch on the hood but there is a hood...

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02-14-2021, 06:28 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] Hood release in General DeLorean Discussion

You're describing the engine cover latch and its release cable? Look for the release T-handle on the driver side of the rear bulkhead. It's just...

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02-12-2021, 07:35 PM

Rich replied to a thread [Fuel] Tank varnish in General DeLorean Discussion

For the fuel varnish recovery questions - See this detailed How-To for dealing with a DeLorean's fuel system after the car has been dormant too...

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02-12-2021, 02:31 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] New (to me) What's my future? in General DeLorean Discussion

Back to whether your coil test was done correctly or not, you may want to refer to the factory troubleshooting guide. Images of the two pages you...

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02-11-2021, 04:13 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] New (to me) What's my future? in General DeLorean Discussion

Yes, there are two such threads: One thread is mainly about parts and the other thread is mainly about tools and supplies.

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02-09-2021, 01:28 AM

mark w replied to a thread [General] New (to me) What's my future? in General DeLorean Discussion

Welcome and congrats! what does the fuel tank smell like? if you tried to start it without first flushing the ENTIRE system- its now toast....

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02-08-2021, 10:23 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Nice photo. From the location of your guide tapes I'll guess the scratch was made by the end of the wiper arm itself, as if the wiper blade was...

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02-04-2021, 12:47 AM

mark w replied to a thread [Suspension] Changing caster angle in General DeLorean Discussion

On my car the front suspension is modified to narrow the track, by 2" on each side. the shock is mounted higher, it comes up thru the body now, and...

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02-04-2021, 12:26 AM

mark w replied to a thread Finding cause of loss of rest pressure in General DeLorean Discussion

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01-28-2021, 05:45 PM

Rich replied to a thread [General] Suspension bolts tensile ratings in General DeLorean Discussion

I don't know the answer to the question. Two comments may help: A. Did you look for grading marks? The old ones may have their strength grade, at...

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01-27-2021, 12:48 PM

C.Bennett replied to a thread [Wanted] Delorean Hood with Groves Style lines no gas flap in DeLorean Parts

A quick update on this. The hood sold to the OP in this thread. He travelled up from Orange County in Feb 2020 to collect it from me in the Bay Area....

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01-26-2021, 03:16 PM

Rich replied to a thread [Fuel] Rebuilding fuel distributor.. in General DeLorean Discussion

This vendor is right here in Northern Calif. https://fuelinjectioncorp.com/ Good to know some of our vendors approve. Heard about them for the...

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01-25-2021, 10:34 PM

mark w replied to a thread [Engine] So I have a problem. I’m sure if Fuel or Vacuum or what? in General DeLorean Discussion

circled in blue is the Idle Air valve. circled in yellow, down in that hole is a 3mm hex allen screw, which adjusts fuel mixture. that should only...

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01-25-2021, 07:58 PM

mark w replied to a thread [Engine] So I have a problem. I’m sure if Fuel or Vacuum or what? in General DeLorean Discussion

Low fuel primary pressure or too lean mixture setting. since the fuel metering unit was rebuilt, the base mixture setting (which is purely...

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01-25-2021, 07:53 PM

mark w replied to a thread [For Sale] 1981 Delorean For Sale/Part Out? in DeLorean Cars

Im interested in the driver side torsion bar

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