It runs!!!
https://youtu.be/G1u_AvNunmo
After 6 months, 5510 is mostly back together and the engine is running. I still have tons of things to wrap up before I can drive it around the block, but I think the worst is behind me.
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 190
My VIN: 5510
It runs!!!
https://youtu.be/G1u_AvNunmo
After 6 months, 5510 is mostly back together and the engine is running. I still have tons of things to wrap up before I can drive it around the block, but I think the worst is behind me.
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Awesome!Originally Posted by CyberBill
Congratulations!
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My VIN: 10201
Had some new brackets laser cut a while back, finally got around to trying to bend one. It is damn rough without a proper break. It'd be way easier if it didnt need a 115 degree bend. I'll probably just end up buying them premade
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Posts: 9,005
My VIN: 03572
This would probably work to 90 deg. You may be able use some shims to bend it further.
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-pr...saAh9yEALw_wcB
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My VIN: 10201
I checked out what they had, but unfortunately what is reasonably priced for my use either can't brake 0.07" stainless or do it precisely enough. I had looked at this one previously https://www.eastwood.com/4-inch-metal-bender.html but reviews you couldn't line it up very well. Probably have to bend first, then drill the holes
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My VIN: 10201
I attempted to rivet these in, but lack the required strength with the rivet gun i bought
Location: Rio Vista, CA
Posts: 59
My VIN: 5999
Installed the Eagle starter. Seems to work good so far. I was worried that I would have to loosen the stock exhaust manifold to the get the OEM starter out, but didn't have to. After removing the oil filter, it slid right out. Hopefully, this solves the issue, where my old starter sounded like it wasn't disengaging.
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Recently had to take my car in for smog check. I took a chance on leaving in the cold air intake (with temperature control valve delete). It passed the visual check, so I decided to go ahead and remove the whole stovepipe from my manifold. During the smog check, also learned that if your car is too low to drive up on to the dyno machine, that part of the test is waived.
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Performed oil change for the first time since owning this car. Installed the EZ drain plug while I was there.
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Installed all steel lug nuts.
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Installed stylish vent grills in the rear deckboard that covers the relay/fuse compartment.
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Location: Leonardtown, MD
Posts: 9,005
My VIN: 03572
That should keep your relay compartment cool.
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Current status
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6_4sFd3weE&t=392s
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 190
My VIN: 5510
Had a pretty fun day today - this is the first time I've driven the DeLorean on a highway!
I visited a place called Stew's Garage in Kirkland, WA (Totem Lake). This is a shop space where you can rent a bay, complete with a full suite of tools and a car lift. For roughly $100 I rented a bay for two hours, and it was AMAZING!! With the car up on the 4-post lift I could easily torque down all of the suspension components, which was the plan. I also poked around to try and figure out where the transmission is leaking from (In short - everywhere). It was nice to be able to have all the high quality tools available, and I surely got more done in 2 hours than I could do in a full day at home.
On the way to the garage I took only back roads, it's about 10 miles away or so, and it did really well. I was pretty nervous, since the farthest drive since the rebuild has been around the block!! On the drive home I was much more confident, and took the highway. Got it up to about 70 with no major issues.
As far as I can tell, there seems to be a small exhaust leak when I give it some gas. I can also hear a slight squealing at higher RPMs. The gas gauge is definitely not right. Temperature gauge seems low (fans come on, though). I got a little bit of smoke on the way home, but this is probably the exhaust paint & wrap, and it stopped. The steering wheel isn't centered - and the car needs an alignment. And lastly, the automatic is just... Ooof, especially as far as power is concerned. It will trigger the kick down switch and max out at about 3krpm, but going up steep hills takes a lot. It's begging for that EV conversion.
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