As title says need help.
Steve
Location: Richmond Va.
Posts: 142
As title says need help.
Steve
Location: CLE/PHX
Posts: 2,592
My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
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Location: Richmond Va.
Posts: 142
Thank you for the response Josh. Car # 20069 engine removed by mechanic
engine in 1,000 pieces. Block going back together with matched new sleeves and
pistons. Mechanic MIA at this moment. I am out $1,500.00.
What are my options?
I would like to have original engine in the D. Is this really necessary for resale?
Steve
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
If you mean is the original engine needed, in a "matched numbers" scenario, I would say No. Any PRV would be good. In theory a non-PRV engine swap is great if done properly but so few of those have come up for sale, it's hard to say.
If you are asking whether an engine (any engine) is needed for resale, as opposed to "no engine" I would say that you will get a far better price for a running car than a non-runner. But cars w/o engines have sold particularly to people wanting to do an engine swap anyway.
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Richmond Va.
Posts: 142
Need to cover all bases. Will be keeping the D so running is preferred with original engine.
Is their a Volvo plug and play for a temp fix? Have read many post but none seem to be 100%
on what to buy. $10,000 for a replacement also does not work.
Need a Re-builder Richmond area.
Steve
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,440
My VIN: 11408
Club(s): (DMWC) (TXDMC) (DCUK) (DOI)
Have you talked with Josh? If he visits your area from time to time, it seems like the way to go.
As for a drop in, the engine out of the 260 of a similar vintage is the same. However not entirely, so if you are looking for a headache free direct replacement you would need a PRV from a delorean.
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Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,440
My VIN: 11408
Club(s): (DMWC) (TXDMC) (DCUK) (DOI)
Supercharged 5.3L LS4 + Porsche 6spd
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I am not affiliated with Delorean Midwest in anyway.
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Actual snippet of a conversation from Sept 2013:
Me: Eddie, I can't wait to get the car back when you're done with it.
Eddie: Yeah, you'll be able to give the car gas, and it won't be - like - embarrassing....