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Yes, I think most of the problem was the fluid. As soon as i can get the brakes working I'll test drive. Then change the fluid again. It only took 1 gallon to fill and it holds almost 2. So Im...

Ok, I got the wheels turning. I decidedto drop the filter again and then the valve body. I then used a carb cleaner to flush it out. The soaked it in trans fluid for awhile. Made sure i treid to...

I have to go get more trans fluids today, ill try the fuse to see if it acts differently, once back together. On the fluid color, im sure its dark from age. I could not feel any grit in it and the...

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The car only has 10000 miles and is all original. I'm quite sure it had the original trans fluid in it. It was driving fine when parked 10 years ago.
I could start the engine. When put...

Today, removed master cylinder. Will order new one monday.

Drained trans, changed filter, put back together, found it not shifting. Drained again, removed pan, check linkage. Now need to test for...

I tried to get the D rolling after the 10 year sleep. Rebuilt entire fuel system. Engine is running, changed trans fliud and filter. Started and Tried to shift into gear and nothing. The gear shifter...

Well i was able to verify that the stabilizer and the throttle recalls have been done. I still need to chevk the inertia switch. I have a home show this week and will not get to do much. Next week...

Ill add the bracket to the list to check on. The leak is at the rubber boot at the rear of the trans, above the pan on pass side. I just guessed this was the speedo connection. Have not had a chance...

Thanks for the info. It looks like i need to do a search on recalls. Stupid question, if something has not been updated are parts available for the updates.

I need a wash bay with a lift. But will...

Here are close up of that area. It's not por. Its oil and dirt. I just took a rag to it anf it wiped off. New paint under it. It looks like the trans has a leak, and he drove it awhile before parking...

As a brand new owner I'm glad to see prices in that range. Every owner should. That means your car/ investment is going up and not losing value. If they go up in value, there will be more vendors...

Thanks, good info. Now i just need to figure out how to save this for quick reference.

Did you have to from it setting that long, or did you do it just to make sure everything was working. Anything done that you wouldn't have done today or things that you should do?

Pics of car. Anyone see anything out of the usual.

Yes, it is always a good idea to keep a log of parts and costs. I do that regularly. I try to figure in my time when looking at a restore. Although I don't log all my time. I'm a bit strange, i like...

I'll take some pics tonight and see if I can post them. I have already started taking stuff apart to see condition in engine area and fuel tank.

Wow, what a response. Thanks,

Ok i need to know if it's worth the time and money. Over the last week i have been putting together a list of worst case repairs. Like entire fuel system, brake...

Hello, all. I just bought a 81 delorean with auto trans. 10k miles that has been sitting in a garage for 11 years. Number 3394. It got parked because the fuel pump was acting up. It has the original...