What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[pezzonovante88]

Got pulled over, let off with a warning to just slow down. 83 in a 65. I was on a downhill passing cars like it was my job, but it didn't feel fast at all.

'Tis the season for radar blitzes.

[dvonk]

Wow, I guess what my parents said about plaster walls really is true...

i bet if i punched the plaster and lath walls in our 1992 home id end up with a broken hand...

[Farrar]

i bet if i punched the plaster and lath walls in our 1992 home id end up with a broken hand...

They were still using plaster and lath in 1992? Nice! My parents' house was built a hundred years ago and every apartment I've rented was built in the 1970s or later and has drywall everywhere. I abhor that stuff.

[dvonk]

oops, typo... should read 1922!

apparently drywall started replacing plaster & lath in the late '50s because it was cheaper and easier. i personally like plaster & lath better, although patching/repairing is definitely more of a pain the the ass...

[Farrar]

patching/repairing is definitely more of a pain the the ass...

But a great bonding experience, in my case. My family all pitched in to help restore that old house. I became good at gouging cracks, spackling, sanding, and re-painting.

[dvonk]

i actually enjoyed teaching myself how to do it, and figuring out a creative way to fix the unusual areas of the wall & ceiling.

i am mostly to blame for it taking so long: the no-experience "learn as i go," and my anal OCD approach of making sure it is done right the first time so i dont have to do it again.

but now i show it off to friends when they come over.

[mluder]

After a marathon session on Saturday replacing injectors, O2 sensor, and catalytic convertor I decided to roll the dice at the DEQ and try to pass emissions.

Not only did I pass, I did so spectacularly.

Now I can get regular issue plates and drive my car all the time.

Steve

[jawn101]

After a marathon session on Saturday replacing injectors, O2 sensor, and catalytic convertor I decided to roll the dice at the DEQ and try to pass emissions.

Not only did I pass, I did so spectacularly.

Now I can get regular issue plates and drive my car all the time.

Steve

Congrats! Passing smog has been a real fear of mine since I got the car. One day I'll get the letter to go in, and I'm determined to be ready.

[WelmoedJ]

Owe you a report, which is more than "what have you done today"...

Started out a couple of weeks ago searching for a leak in the cooling system.
Loosing about a quart over a couple of months, so it couldn't be a very serious problem.
As it seemed to come from somewhere near the waterpump (heater connection?) so I had to remove the intake system.
Found the leak to be a seeping hose at the waterpump to the right cilinder bank.
And yes, the VoD has caught all of the fluid.
To make sure all could be cleaned I removed the waterpump and Y-pipe.
The last (lower) bolt on the waterpump gave way and broke so I had to drill out the remains and to get sufficient I removed rear facia and muffler.
Everything is spic and span now and ready for a rebuild.

As my rear main harness didn't look too well, I also decided to strip the tape and redo that.
While in the harness I took the time to separate the wiring for the starter and alternator from the loom and make a new loom at the right side directly to the connectors in the coil box.
Retaping both looms was done in half a day and putting new dust covers on the Bosch connectors was a bit more difficult.
Now all wiring looks new.

Waterpump, Y-pipe and hoses are put together, muffler is installed again.
Next will be pressure testing the cooling system, prior to re-installing the intake manifold and mixture unit.

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[Farrar]

Put the second coat of Rustoleum on the passenger seat bottom.