How my day went yesterday...

[congerz83]

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In a word... $#%&!!!!

[Mike C.]

What happened???

[WelmoedJ]

I presume your drain hose of the A/C unit is clogged and the lower part of the boot of your pump is rotted away.

Indeed the right words for your agony.

Welmoed.

[Iznodmad]

ACK! MOLD! How long was the water in there like that? Sure doesn't look like it happened overnight.

[jmettee]

?????

Uhhh, is this a car that has been sitting outside with the windows down for a while? Otherwise, some words to go with the picture might be helpful.

[congerz83]

When I removed the pump from the tank the boot seemed to be sealing properly, however i tighteded all connections and clamps again.

As far as the water, unfortunately I do not have means to a garage, but the car does sit covered. Took me about 3 hours to clean.

I guess my submerged pump is what has caused it's occational failure.

[sean]

I guess my submerged pump is what has caused it's occational failure.

Could be the pump itself. It seems recently carb owners have been experiencing premature failures with their pumps.

[congerz83]

Could be the pump itself. It seems recently carb owners have been experiencing premature failures with their pumps.

Oh! More great news! I guess now I'm going to need to carry an extra fuel pump with me, and crimpers and barrel connectors. Yippie! With all the crap I need to carry around with me "just in case", it's a wonder I can bring home an 18 Pack of Coors!

[David T]

There is supposed to be a cover boot. Even with a carb conversion you should have a cover boot so water can't get to the pump. Once it gets there it just sits there rotting the pump. If the car has to be stored outside it is important that you make the windows as leaktight as possible. It is also possible the water is coming in through the door seals. If enough junk accumulates in the area around the doors and can't drain, the seals will leak. Especially this time of the year when all of the junk is falling from the trees. You should pull the seats and floor carpet out and clean and dry it all well.
David Teitelbaum

[DMC5180]

You might consider installing a 45˚ Elbow on your fuel pump outlet. Then use the original FP cover boot. You can always plug the unused return hose port with something. Does the pump you have allow for the use of the Banjo fitting used in the OE configuration?

[sean]

There is supposed to be a cover boot. Even with a carb conversion you should have a cover boot so water can't get to the pump. Once it gets there it just sits there rotting the pump.

I felt the same way but Bill told me that it's ok: http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?95-Ask-Bill-about-carbing-a-DeLorean-and-other-K-Jet-Carb-tangets&p=15039&viewfull=1#post15039

You could always install Steve's carb pump cover: http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?95-Ask-Bill-about-carbing-a-DeLorean-and-other-K-Jet-Carb-tangets&p=15033&viewfull=1#post15033

[congerz83]

You could always install Steve's carb pump cover: http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?95-Ask-Bill-about-carbing-a-DeLorean-and-other-K-Jet-Carb-tangets&p=15033&viewfull=1#post15033[/QUOTE]

That's not a bad idea, although the problem is fuel pooling up, not water. I do belive that it would be smart to protect it further. It'll be better than only having the vinyl "curtain"

What can I put on the inside of the car to avoid moisture buld-up when I'm not using the car?

[sean]

Well unfortunately unless you source and stop the leak there's isn't much you can do other than wrap/cover the roof in a tarp. You can buy your favorite version of damprid (http://www.damprid.com/) to remove a small amount of moisture but it's not gonna get out what you showed in that first set of pictures.

[congerz83]

The inside is all clean and dry now. I "shop vac-ed" the entire car for about two hours. I also covered the carpet and under-carpet with doggie pee-pads. I have an abundance of these because my Bullmastiff took way shorter to train than I had anticipated. 8)

I'm just trying to prevent this from happening to this extent. I'm not sure a tarp would work. Gotta find one.

Can I get damprid at a supermarket?

[DMC5180]

As far as not having a garage for some protection, do have room for one of the inexpensive Portable poly tarp enclosures? This way you could leave windows open a little so it can breath.

http://www.canopiesandtarps.com/portable-car-garages.html

[sean]

Can I get damprid at a supermarket?
Home depot carries it. Damprid says there is a bunch around you (http://www.damprid.com/store-locator?distance%5Bpostal_code%5D=10920&distance%5Bsearch_distance%5D=50&distance%5Bsearch_units%5D=mile).

[congerz83]

As far as not having a garage for some protection, do have room for one of the inexpensive Portable poly tarp enclosures? This way you could leave windows open a little so it can breath.

http://www.canopiesandtarps.com/portable-car-garages.html

I actually had one of these for a little bit. The issue was that it kept blowing over due to the high winds and the softer ground I live on. Also, due to space, the only place I could put the tent would be over grass. I was also told to never park on grass because the moisture from underneath would quickly rot the frame.



Home depot carries it. Damprid says there is a bunch around you (http://www.damprid.com/store-locator?distance%5Bpostal_code%5D=10920&distance%5Bsearch_distance%5D=50&distance%5Bsearch_units%5D=mile).


Thanks Sean.

[SamHill]

..although the problem is fuel pooling up, not water.

If that's the case, then wouldn't it make sense that the gas tank vent isn't doing its job?

I would also use some silicone over the clamed boot cover of your choice. Couldn't hurt.

[Dangermouse]

You may want to upgrade your car cover. Get a good quality outdoor one.

After a rainy day, take the cover off and roll down the windows a little to let any moisture that has gotten in to evaporate.

[congerz83]

If that's the case, then wouldn't it make sense that the gas tank vent isn't doing its job?

I would also use some silicone over the clamed boot cover of your choice. Couldn't hurt.

Where is this vent?

[Soundkillr]

You may want to upgrade your car cover. Get a good quality outdoor one.

After a rainy day, take the cover off and roll down the windows a little to let any moisture that has gotten in to evaporate.

Tell you what i have done that works really well, and will keep the car bone dry. Buy two cheap car covers, install one, buy a really nice tarp, put it over that, then put the other cover over the tarp and tie it through the strap holes in the bottom of the covers. Do note, it does not breathe, but will keep the car dry. It wont matter though because the car is stainless, but i would still air it out weekly.

[Farrar]

What can I put on the inside of the car to avoid moisture buld-up when I'm not using the car?

I hang a bag of desiccant from one of the cargo net hooks. "Damp-Rid" makes bags to hang in your closet -- I just use one of those.

I don't have *that* much water coming in though -- just humidity.

Farrar