Bad News / Good News

[Rich_NYS]

The bad news: My friend who was retiring this upcoming weekend will not be able to do my exhaust manifold gasket & valve timing.
The good news: It's because he landed another job that he'll be very happy with and will be better positioned for retirement in a few years.


The bad news: I don't want to do the gasket job & neither does my father.
The good news: There's an import shop nearby (referred by a reputable shop) to do the job.
The really good news: He has experience with DeLoreans, has one in the shop right now, and has done the gasket job multiple times before.
Also really good news: He has 5 other DeLorean owners he does work for and is happy to have another.
More good news: His price estimate includes no extra charge for up to two snapped studs....he ain't skeered!


The good news: My parts came today from DMCMW and US Plastics (Check Valve fix ala NightFlyer.)
The bad news: It'll be ~30F or below in my garage for most of the week.
The other good news: I'll probably do the work anyway 'cause I'm bad-ass like that!

:strongman:

[Dangermouse]

Cautionary news: while you may be badass and can take the cold, some of your 30+ year old plastics & rubbers are wimps and may crack if roughed up too much.

[Rich_NYS]

Cautionary news: while you may be badass and can take the cold, some of your 30+ year old plastics & rubbers are wimps and may crack if roughed up too much.

Good point....thanks. :thumbup2:

[Jonathan]

If you are going to suck it up and work on the car in a cold garage (and I really suggest considering Dermot's advice about things getting brittle and breaking when cold), do yourself a favor and keep the tools you are going to be using in the house. It's one thing to have your legs or arms or whatever get colder over time once you're working, but picking up a stone cold steel wrench that you need to handle/fumble with is not fun. Keep them warm in the house in between working times and you'll probably last a bit longer.

[Nicholas R]

Start spraying your studs with penetrating fluid now. Seriously. Every night until the job, go and spray them with penetrating fluid. It will make the Jon soooo much easier for whoever ends up doing the job. I've done several cars now starting with penetrating fluid up to 2 weeks ahead of time and am yet to break a stud.

[Rich_NYS]

I'll start PB Blastin' tonite and also take the advice above to avoid breaking stuff.....maybe just pace around the car a bit & look tough -lol.

[ssaleen]

The bad news: It'll be ~30F or below in my garage for most of the week.
The other good news: I'll probably do the work anyway 'cause I'm bad-ass like that!

:strongman:

Lol that's awesome!! Cuz sure in the hell not me!!

[David T]

Who and where is this shop? If he is that familiar with Deloreans others may want to go there.

[Rich_NYS]

Who and where is this shop? If he is that familiar with Deloreans others may want to go there.

Evia Motors in Glens Falls NY. I spoke to Bill; he sounds enthusiastic and throws off a good vibe. I plan to drop off my car next week.

Do you know of other owners up here? Sounds like there's a few close to where I live, but the only one I've ever seen was parked for sale about 10 years ago.

[NightFlyer]

Other than the weather, which SUCKS, I'd say that the good news far outweighs the bad news :wink:

[OverlandMan]

The weather factor would force me to push this project off until nicer weather prevails. But I also live in Texas and don't have to deal with negative temperatures.

Good luck with the exhaust project; sounds like you've got a plan and someone with some experience doing these.

[Rich_NYS]

Cautionary news: while you may be badass and can take the cold, some of your 30+ year old plastics & rubbers are wimps and may crack if roughed up too much.


If you are going to suck it up and work on the car in a cold garage (and I really suggest considering Dermot's advice about things getting brittle and breaking when cold), do yourself a favor and keep the tools you are going to be using in the house. It's one thing to have your legs or arms or whatever get colder over time once you're working, but picking up a stone cold steel wrench that you need to handle/fumble with is not fun. Keep them warm in the house in between working times and you'll probably last a bit longer.


So yesterday I mention to my Dad I got some parts and ready to get at it. He says: "It's below zero, stuff will break easier on that 30-year old car, ya know...might want to wait until it gets a little warmer." I'm like: ya....I've heard that a few times today. -LOL!

Jon, I like the idea of keeping the tools warm. I might keep some in the basement.