DaraSue, I'm glad you got it sorted. Very impressive!
These cars can sometimes wear on your patience.
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,371
My VIN: <2000
Club(s): (DCF)
DaraSue, I'm glad you got it sorted. Very impressive!
These cars can sometimes wear on your patience.
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
David, Your suggestion, however, was too lengthen the link.Originally Posted by David T
You have to shorten it to remove the slack and preload it at idle. The slack then moves to opening the throttle, which is of no concern.
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: The LC
Posts: 1,057
My VIN: 10907
Thanks again for your help and advice, everybody! It was quite a project (especially considering I'd never even changed my own oil before buying this car, and technically still haven't), but it was worth it to have a few extra days of driving before the snow hit.
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
I'm glad the guide proved useful. Can I hug your car?
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: The LC
Posts: 1,057
My VIN: 10907
LOL, if I ever make it back to the east coast, sure.
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Already bought plane tickets and on my way.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: The LC
Posts: 1,057
My VIN: 10907
A postscript to this story... I had the intake off to replace the plug wires, didn't see any coolant in there (a lake of clutch fluid though) but pressure tested it just to be sure and got leaks around 14. Ended up ordering hoses & clamps from DMCMW and DPI in the hopes that one of them would arrive in time for my friend (our own hippieman9) to help with the install, DPI's arrived earlier in the morning so that's what we went with. They're the silicone ones so I'll give that a try and if it doesn't work out at least I've already got a spare set.
Seen here during installation: 20190212_125602.jpg
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
That left forward clamp is a bit wonky you should consider adjusting it a bit further forward a .5 inch closer to the Y and parallel to the other clamp.
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DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
And trim the hose to the correct length.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Good point. It’s about 3/4 inch to long for the application. It’s a stock length coupler from Vibrant performance products.
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DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
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