What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[DMC-81]

Well I got my passenger window motor installed today. I tried both versions in this thread:

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?82...tions-from-A1)

First without separating the motor from the bracket. I believe people when they say it can be done, but I couldn't make it work without forcing it. I had to separate the motor. I put the motor in first, and then I had to insert the track/bracket(without the z tabs) in the door from the top middle hole. That was the only way for me to get it in the door without force.

Other than that, it assembled in the door without major problems. I tested it just now and it works beautifully!

I opted to use garage door lubricant (almost clear in color) on the guides.

[DMC-81]

Nope.

Hmm, interesting! I'll see if the driver's side is the same. I think the passenger side interior panels were removed before, as there were a couple missing screws. Whoever did it taped it off beforehand. Now that I think about it, I can't be sure if it was paint, or just urethane.

By the way Patrick, I love the look of your car. Very tasteful upgrades/ modifications.

[Gregadeth]

• Installed new angle drive dust cap to get a working speedo again.

• Started replacement of the steering column bushing (to be continued). I think it's fantastic that DMC sends the instructions with it (which I followed to a T), but for whatever reason my new bushing doesn't wanna go thru the fiberglass hole evenly. I went thru 2 bushings already. Even tried their bolt-washer-bushing-washer-nut-socket suggestion to tighten it on there.

[DMC5180]

• Installed new angle drive dust cap to get a working speedo again.

• Started replacement of the steering column bushing (to be continued). I think it's fantastic that DMC sends the instructions with it (which I followed to a T), but for whatever reason my new bushing doesn't wanna go thru the fiberglass hole evenly. I went thru 2 bushings already. Even tried their bolt-washer-bushing-washer-nut-socket suggestion to tighten it on there.

Post a couple photos inside and outside so we get a better idea.


Dennis

[Gregadeth]

Post a couple photos inside and outside so we get a better idea.


Dennis

From the wheel well:
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From inside the car:
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The new bushings that I messed up:
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[DMC5180]

Looks like hole in the steel (pedal box) is not in alignment with the Fiberglas hole. I'm fairly sure the bushing just fits the steel opening and the fiberglass side is a clearance opening for the protruding side of the grommet bushing. You made need to open the fiberglass hole to get the needed clearance. However, look around for indication that the area hasn't been disturbed from what would appear to be factory installation work.


Dennis

[DMC5180]

Looks like hole in the steel (pedal box) is not in alignment with the Fiberglas hole. I'm fairly sure the bushing just fits the steel opening and the fiberglass side is a clearance opening for the protruding side of the grommet bushing. You made need to open the fiberglass hole to get the needed clearance. However, look around for indication that the area hasn't been disturbed from what would appear to be factory installation work. Also the washer stack up on the nut side works much better with a socket that is large enough to accept the bushing when drawn into it.


Dennis

[Bitsyncmaster]

Looks like hole in the steel (pedal box) is not in alignment with the Fiberglas hole. I'm fairly sure the bushing just fits the steel opening and the fiberglass side is a clearance opening for the protruding side of the grommet bushing. You made need to open the fiberglass hole to get the needed clearance. However, look around for indication that the area hasn't been disturbed from what would appear to be factory installation work.


Dennis

+1

You should see bear metal all around the hole on both sides of the plate. Don't know what that black epoxy looking stuff on the outside is.

[mr_maxime]

Drove it in the rain. Nearly got hit by suv pulling out of gas station then swerving into my lane.

[DMC-81]

+1

You should see bear metal all around the hole on both sides of the plate. Don't know what that black epoxy looking stuff on the outside is.

+2 I just checked mine and there is nothing obstructing the metal hole. Here is a pic:

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