It's a shame I won't get to admire Soundkillrs car again this weekend but at least it's being cared for. Crazy to think thered be parts someone would want to replace on it though.
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My VIN: 10201
It's a shame I won't get to admire Soundkillrs car again this weekend but at least it's being cared for. Crazy to think thered be parts someone would want to replace on it though.
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 202
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Absolutely. I'm actually splitting hairs. Just perfecting a few things here and there. Very minor stuff.Originally Posted by mr_maxime
Location: FL
Posts: 947
My VIN: Early
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Don't forget your otterstat wires.
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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: FL
Posts: 947
My VIN: Early
My otterstat is just there to plug the hole. My fans are now controlled by a Dakota Digital fan module wired into the coolant temp sensor.
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Posts: 4,807
My VIN: 3937
Nice job. Did you do that replacement yourself? On a lift or jack stands/ramps? I have the same kit and they've been sitting in a box longer than since last November...
Sept. 81, auto, black interior
Location: FL
Posts: 947
My VIN: Early
It's a little bit of a pain, but I did it on my creeper using a jack to lift the engine. I left the car on the ground and used jack stands for the entire job.
Also, it's a good idea to replace the M8 bolts that secure the mount to the frame. I bought the four grade 10.9 plated bolts and washers at Oreillys.
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 396
My VIN: 6472
Recently on my way to work I noticed my AC wasn't blowing cold, so I made a note to look into it during my lunch break. I opened up the engine bay to take a look at the AC compressor, only to discover that I no longer have an AC belt! Looking around, I found a couple small pieces of it scattered in the engine bay. I recall checking my belt condition and tension sometime last year and it all looked good. So I reached down to check the pulleys, and the bottom pulley was completely seized. Obviously this is what caused the belt to drop.
The original pulley bearings I removed:
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I installed the new bearings (and new o-ring) and assembled the pulley bracket but before installing it back in the car, took a bunch of pictures of the assembly. Hopefully these will be a helpful reference to people who do this in the future. You need to put all the little washers and parts in the correct order and orientation or it won't work.
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Location: Sirevåg, Norway
Posts: 212
My VIN: 01598
Club(s): (DCH)
Picked up the body from paint
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Svein Apeland
1981 DMC DeLorean DMC-12, VIN: 01598. Gas flap hood, manual transmission, black interior, wide stripe, galvanized frame, Spax shocks and UK club exhaust.
x1973 Plymouth Road Runner
x1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
x1975 Chevrolet El Camino
x1974 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
x1966 Lincoln Continental
x1983 Porsche 944
x1982 Porsche 944
Location: Ohio
Posts: 103
My VIN: 2805
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Got my car back from the shop!!! (Actually this was yesterday) Gave her a quick bath after driving around for a bit.
Had DPI braided stainless fuel lines installed, rebuilt digital transmission computer, and a few other odds and ends. Glad to have her back!IMG_0888.jpgIMG_0890.jpg
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