What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[Col Bennett]

Valley journey 2020 almost complete. Replaced my spark plugs, injectors, injector seals and clips. Also replaced some split electrical boots. Basically all the things I didn’t do last year - but should have. Also re-torqued the valley hoses and detailed all the bits you can’t even see. Fuel lines back on, torqued and solid. Hopefully won’t be back down there for a LONG time. And yes, that replacement clear/white cable tie under the ballast resistor bugs me when the rest are black (original). I know, I know. You know me.

[Hill Valley PD]

Valley journey 2020 almost complete. Replaced my spark plugs, injectors, injector seals and clips. Also replaced some split electrical boots. Basically all the things I didn’t do last year - but should have. Also re-torqued the valley hoses and detailed all the bits you can’t even see. Fuel lines back on, torqued and solid. Hopefully won’t be back down there for a LONG time. And yes, that replacement clear/white cable tie under the ballast resistor bugs me when the rest are black (original). I know, I know. You know me.

How did you get all that so clean?!

[Col Bennett]

How did you get all that so clean?!

Haha. Thanks! Just obsessive attention to detail. I did all of the cleaning last April over two months and I keep on top of it. Interestingly, it’s all just scrubbed clean. There’s no paint, or powder coating on the engine what-so-ever. Very proud of that. The only thing that’s powder coated in there is the ballast resistor/light switch bracket at the back. I also refinished (yellow zinc) the bolts and brackets locally to bring back the original luster.

[dmcnc]

Valley journey 2020 almost complete. Replaced my spark plugs, injectors, injector seals and clips. Also replaced some split electrical boots. Basically all the things I didn’t do last year - but should have. Also re-torqued the valley hoses and detailed all the bits you can’t even see. Fuel lines back on, torqued and solid. Hopefully won’t be back down there for a LONG time. And yes, that replacement clear/white cable tie under the ballast resistor bugs me when the rest are black (original). I know, I know. You know me.

^Mike at Midwest has a stash of those original zip ties.

[Hill Valley PD]

Haha. Thanks! Just obsessive attention to detail. I did all of the cleaning last April over two months and I keep on top of it. Interestingly, it’s all just scrubbed clean. There’s no paint, or powder coating on the engine what-so-ever. Very proud of that. The only thing that’s powder coated in there is the ballast resistor/light switch bracket at the back. I also refinished (yellow zinc) the bolts and brackets locally to bring back the original luster.

What did you use for scrubbing? Amazing!

[Col Bennett]

^Mike at Midwest has a stash of those original zip ties.

Awesome. I'll give him a shout. DMCCA and DMCH only have the clear ones in stock.

What did you use for scrubbing? Amazing!

Thank you! My secret weapon is Mother's Aluminum Wheel Cleaner. I used it along with a toothbrush, plastic bristle brush and in some tricky spots, a brass bristle brush. It's incredible. Cuts right through grime and minor oxidation - just be VERY careful not to spray it onto any zinc-coated parts as it'll strip the finish right off. Use towels and rags to protect coated surfaces. Take your time and work each area slowly in multiple cleaning passes.

[Riley88]

3 weeks ago I sent my rims in to get refinished. The results are fantastic! I asked them to try to do a brushed style as well with original colors. Could not be happier!0424201402.jpg0424201357.jpg0424201356a.jpg26498.jpg26497.jpg

[Lwanmtr]

Wheels look good. How much that cost ya?

[steve]

Wheels Good Good Good but get some tire black on that rubber.

[Michael]

Valley journey 2020 almost complete. Replaced my spark plugs, injectors, injector seals and clips. Also replaced some split electrical boots. Basically all the things I didn’t do last year - but should have. Also re-torqued the valley hoses and detailed all the bits you can’t even see. Fuel lines back on, torqued and solid. Hopefully won’t be back down there for a LONG time. And yes, that replacement clear/white cable tie under the ballast resistor bugs me when the rest are black (original). I know, I know. You know me.

That bay is a thing of beauty! Goes to show you don't need a lot of flash and aftermarket to have a gorgeous engine bay.