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Yesterday, 04:42 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Suspension] Rear wheel bearing clunk in General DeLorean Discussion

Shouldn't be that bad at all if you have a machine shop do all the hard work, assuming your carrier pivot bolts aren't seized in the bushing sleeves.

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Yesterday, 04:26 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Well that's what I'm saying. I am going to see what he thinks about it, he might decide to cut a square out of the film where the pad is so I can...

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Yesterday, 03:26 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread VIN 11596 Frame Swap - a rolling frame-off restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I've been planning a 4-day road trip in my DeLorean for next month so I've been focusing on making sure I'm ready and reliable for all situations on...

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04-14-2024, 08:20 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I wouldn't bother. Once you break all those M5 screws off and install new rivnuts, you'll have no trouble going back in there in the future if for...

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04-14-2024, 08:17 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Silicone oil pan gasket in General DeLorean Discussion

Well it's one of those gaskets that's impossible to replace without lifting the engine if it happens to leak. Well, actually it's not impossible but...

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04-13-2024, 10:50 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

If you're going to put those lights on, I wonder if centered in the sides of the pontoons is actually better? There's not really much to see if...

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04-10-2024, 10:32 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Fuel] New Owner first Question about injectors in General DeLorean Discussion

This project will take tens of thousands of $$$$, what's another $350? New injectors yes. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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04-04-2024, 05:39 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Engine] Oil on spark plug threads in General DeLorean Discussion

Hard to say, man. If there is a valve cover leak, that should be totally obvious just looking at the valve cover and where it sits on the cylinder...

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04-04-2024, 08:21 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

When I did my frame off I bought almost all my hardware from them. I always order double or triple what I needed so now I have a nice Rubbermaid bin...

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04-03-2024, 06:52 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread Idle Backwards in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

It is in the y-pipe and has a black two-pin Bosch plug going into it Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-28-2024, 02:12 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread Idle Backwards in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

Sounds like you're on to something! Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-28-2024, 12:44 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread Idle Backwards in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

You should have 8000 - 12000 ohms on the thermistor when cold. If it's open circuit then yep it's either bad or the plug is disconnected, if you are...

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03-24-2024, 06:49 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger window alignment nightmare in General DeLorean Discussion

That should definitely not be necessary but hard to argue if it works! Is the rear guide out that far also? Kind of sounds like someone glued the...

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03-22-2024, 08:16 PM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger window alignment nightmare in General DeLorean Discussion

Here are a few pics of a good one Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-22-2024, 07:03 PM

painterdave72 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Jb weld or some panel bond then just lightly sand it down and paint.. make sure to sand a bit first to rough it up for the stuff to stick...

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03-19-2024, 06:59 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Passenger window alignment nightmare in General DeLorean Discussion

The tollbooth windows can be very reliable but they need some updates if you haven't done it yet. Replace the regulator for sure with a current...

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03-18-2024, 11:53 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

yeah it's painterdave72

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03-18-2024, 11:29 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Pretty sure David Hudgins did exactly that, with the push fasteners. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

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03-18-2024, 10:13 AM

82DMC12 replied to a thread [Fuel] Procedure CO2 % setting in General DeLorean Discussion

Can't see how your meter is set or what setting it's on so pretty hard to tell you anything helpful.

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