Yep, there it goes. Thanks!Originally Posted by DMCH James
Location: Sacramento-ish
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My VIN: 02100
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Yep, there it goes. Thanks!
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
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Location: Crystal Lke, IL
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In stock at DMC Midwest!
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posts: 44
My VIN: 02065
had a tech session over the weekend here in Adelaide, South Australia and fitted one of these units to my car (02065) with the help of Blackie and another owner.
Installation was an absolute breeze thankfully due to the fact my tank had been cleaned out in recent times by the previous owner... no sludge, varnish or any grit in the tank at all.
the new unit is very well put together and went in really nicely.
turns out my car had a Tankzilla fitted that I was unaware of... but what was interesting was driving around with an indicated 1/4 tank and the needle plummeting each time I took off, I still pumped 18 litres/ 4.7 gallons out of the tank... fuel I wasn't using as I would chicken out at a 1/4 and fill up...
with the new unit in, I put 3.5 gallons back into the tank and got a much better reading on the gauge... the rest of the day was spent doing the accumulator and filter... after 10 hours exposure to petrol fumes... we were all a bit foggy to say the least.
drove my car home and had for the first time ever my low fuel light come on. I put 6.5 gallons in the tank and got a reading of a bit over half... the needle remains dead steady and doesn't fluctuate at all when encountering hills... very happy with the end result...
if you have the spare coin... spend the money on one of these units... they are brilliant
Dave Newbury, 1976 XB Fairmont GS Hardtop 351, 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 #02065
Posts: 9
What about replacing the metal "bases" the screws screw into on the cover panel? Is it possible to do this? Most of mine have been ripped out.
Location: DeLorean Cars, UK
Posts: 592
Yes but use jack nuts rather than riv nuts. Much better for damaged and soft holes.
Martin Gutkowski
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Very part time DeLoreaner...
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Huhuhuhuh, 'soft holes'
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: CLE/PHX
Posts: 2,592
My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
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Location: Smithtown NY
Posts: 893
My VIN: Formerly 0774, Formerly 3165 twice
Club(s): (DMA) (LINY-DMC) (DCUK)
This is such a nice setup. I wish i'd have payed more attention to the boards lately. I would've and picked one up recently when I had my pump and baffle out.
The one thing I'm confused about is, without the baffle and pickup hose where does it pickup fuel from? Does it just float on the fuel and pickup from the bottom of the unit? Also no screen on the bottom of the pickup? I'd also like to know how it contends with hot fuel. I'd be happy spending the money and put this unit in my car so i can dump the rubber flap. Either way when my chinese pump dies this is definetly on my list!
Chris Piazza
1GR8STRY
Owner of 3165 by default
Location: DeLorean Cars, UK
Posts: 592
I was thinking of the rear fascia when I wrote that. Riv nuts just stretch the urethane and fall out
Martin Gutkowski
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Very part time DeLoreaner...
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,585
My VIN: 06960
Gigity!
Jim Reeve
DMC6960
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