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I heat up the engine and use a vacuum pump to suck the oil out the dipstick through a long rigid tube that goes down to the bottom of the oil pan. Anything left at the bottom of the pan at that point is not under much pressure from gravity so it just drips out.
+1 ...or a small piece of cardboard works as well. You just want to angle it on about a 45 and for the most part it all deflected down and went in my catch container thingy. I had the back end up in the air on ramps when I did this so that might have helped the angle. Plus it's easier to get in there to get a hand on the drain plug/wrench and oil filter.Quote:
Originally Posted by sean
I just drain it and then wipe the frame with a rag afterward. If I were smart I'd get the fumoto valve before I changed the oil a couple of weekends ago.
Drove it to work. Coworkers who only see the car maybe once a week tops noticed the dramatic improvement in appearance thanks to the lowering springs. Fixing that vacuum leak at the WUR improved power when cold and the new transmission oil has worked its way in and shifts are feeling significantly smoother.
Started checking my CO mixture, not for any particular reason, just for the educational factor.
Awesome Jon! We should have lowered that baby long ago. it totally makes these cars look better. Glad the shifting is better, I was able to feel the difference in my transmission with the MTL almost immediately but maybe that was because my trans is worse for wear.
i have Fumoto valves on both my and my girlfriend's DDs, love the convenience. i was under the impression from this thread--Quick Oil Drain Valve--that that a DeLorean didnt have the clearance to fit one... unfortunately i have never seen the underside of a D in person, so i cant really comment on the validity of that statement. i would still be interested in the results if someone were to try, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by hollywood2311
let it be known that the "quick" is an adjective to "valve," not to "drain." the reduced bandwidth makes it slightly slower than a standard oil pan plug, but is more convenient. :wink:
I dont see how removing a simple plug a few times a year is inconvenient.
Removed wipers and cowling in preparation for windshield replacement.
Replaced the air filter, as well as the leather shift boot with the improved metal-frame model from DMCH.
A/C Evaporator job complete, but now I have a broken headlight switch. You can never win. Gonna drive the car tomorrow, its been too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by seventy4burban
Removed the 3 windshield trim pieces in preparation for windshield replacement.
Discovered that a PO obliterated my mixture screw while drilling out the tamper proof plug in the mixture control unit. And that the mixture is stuck far too rich. Cursed a lot. Between Dave at Midwest and Clint, I think I'll have it fixed for about 25 bucks. Frustrating but not the end of the world and it's all thanks to the great people in this little community.
Go buy stuff from Dave and Julee. I'd walk around naked with a sandwich board saying that if I thought it would help them... which it wouldn't... :lol:
Got it out of winter storage yesterday. I just took it out for a drive today.
Took it to work today. FINALLY got it saftied. Ordered a new door mechanism rod and some interior clips from DMCH.
Got a little dose of Vitamin DMC-12!! Took 3937 out for a spin and put the 1st few miles of the season on her (well, not according to the odometer of course...). Giddyup!!!
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Wire-wheeled, sanded, cleaned, dried, and painted with black oil-based Rustoleum the passenger seat hardware. Just one coat so far. I plan to put at least three coats on before re-installing the seat.
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Decided to change the oil today. While the old stuff was draining, I took the new Bosch filter out of the trunk where it has sat for months and months.
Noticed that it was longer and narrower than the one that is on. It's a Bosch 3421. WFT did I buy ? Checked the cross reference list on here and found two Bosch numbers, neither one being 3421. I'll need to sort through my receipts and see where I got it from. I know I didn't just pick it at random.
Left the old filter on temporarily and filled it up with oil while I get a new one.
Bugger!
T-20 days until the first cruise-in of the year. I backed 5609 out and washed it last night and began the process of detailing her. With work as busy as it is, I will spend the next few weeks(an hour or so here and there) getting her flawless for her first meet of the year. I detailed and waxed the frame before winter storage last year, but I just like to nit-pick.
I have this thing about perfect graining, it irks me to see a curved line or a "off angle" scratch in the grain. A few years ago, I spent the better part of a month regraining my car. When it comes to regraining, the hardest spots to get right were the doors' A pillars, the quarter "c" pillars, and the wheel arches. 5609's grain looks pretty darn good now, but everytime I detail it I look for a scratch or inconsistant grain that I missed and correct it. The thing is that the car looks perfect in most light, but if I were to go around it with a work light, a flaw always seems to show up. This year she will look right in any light.
I've got a couple of spare filters if you need one, but DMCH can probably ship you one faster than I can get you one of mine. Let me know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dangermouse
EDIT: I might actually be down in the city today if Buddy is going to be at Freeside, so if you want to pop by today I can also bring the filter. I'm just waiting to hear back from Buddy.
Appreciate the offer but I refilled the oil so I'll just get one from DMCH and do it again later.
Bring a spare one along next week anyway because of course the one on the car may be the wrong one and I'd like to compare.
Took it out for a quick spin. Got stopped for speeding (78kph in a 50 zone). Got a warning, but got a $110 fine for my temporary plate expiring. My fault, I know. Car is back in the garage.
Spent St. Paddy's Day working on my Irish car. My brother-in-law came over again to help out.
This time we replaced:
Catalytic convertor - the old one was completely shattered inside.
O2 Sensor - Old one was fouled and black with soot from a too rich condition.
Fuel injectors - Newer ones to replace the old ones which weren't closing properly and dripping excess fuel - see above.
New aluminum heat sheild to romve the cancer causing asbestos.
Dialed in the fule/air mixture with the dwell meter and she's fluxing perfectly... no more big swings out of range and the gas smell is gone from the exhaust. I think I'm gonna roll the dice at DEQ tomorrow and see if she'll pass emissions. If so - custom plates and I'll be free to drive it regularly.
Slainte.
Steven
That's for the muffler right?Quote:
Originally Posted by mluder
Yep. Bought the standard size one from John Hervey at SpecialT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Burns
I also installed his catalytic convertor which had a heat shield built in.
Steve
Removed one retaining strip for the four engine cover vents. (yea, I really work fast sometimes!) This is in preparation for soundproofing the engine lid. The OEM vents will not be going back on. Will be for sale with the retaining strips.
ooh I could use a few of those strips, but I do have another idea to retain my grilles as the stock ones arent that tight fitting.
I refilled my coolant but ill have to wait to bleed it later. also started on making a stainless replacement for my rusty bent rear fascia support.
Lowered the rear SPAX shocks slightly with my new spanners from Jegs. Installed Hervey clutch bleeder and bled clutch. Played chicken with a determined leaking water pump plug bolt (and lost). Turned, made a fist, punched garage wall, fist went through the sheet rock, big hole. Wasn't totally expecting that.
Got pissed off with my slipping box. :angry0:
Wow, I guess what my parents said about plaster walls really is true... Good luck cooling off!Quote:
Originally Posted by rundmc
Got pulled over, let off with a warning to just slow down. 83 in a 65. I was on a downhill passing cars like it was my job, but it didn't feel fast at all.
'Tis the season for radar blitzes.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackb
i bet if i punched the plaster and lath walls in our 1992 home id end up with a broken hand... :nervous:Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrar
They were still using plaster and lath in 1992? Nice! My parents' house was built a hundred years ago and every apartment I've rented was built in the 1970s or later and has drywall everywhere. I abhor that stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by dvonk
oops, typo... should read 1922! :lol:
apparently drywall started replacing plaster & lath in the late '50s because it was cheaper and easier. i personally like plaster & lath better, although patching/repairing is definitely more of a pain the the ass... :wink:
But a great bonding experience, in my case. My family all pitched in to help restore that old house. I became good at gouging cracks, spackling, sanding, and re-painting. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dvonk
i actually enjoyed teaching myself how to do it, and figuring out a creative way to fix the unusual areas of the wall & ceiling.
i am mostly to blame for it taking so long: the no-experience "learn as i go," and my anal OCD approach of making sure it is done right the first time so i dont have to do it again.
but now i show it off to friends when they come over. :biggrin:
After a marathon session on Saturday replacing injectors, O2 sensor, and catalytic convertor I decided to roll the dice at the DEQ and try to pass emissions.
Not only did I pass, I did so spectacularly.
Now I can get regular issue plates and drive my car all the time.
Steve
Congrats! Passing smog has been a real fear of mine since I got the car. One day I'll get the letter to go in, and I'm determined to be ready.Quote:
Originally Posted by mluder
Owe you a report, which is more than "what have you done today"...
Started out a couple of weeks ago searching for a leak in the cooling system.
Loosing about a quart over a couple of months, so it couldn't be a very serious problem.
As it seemed to come from somewhere near the waterpump (heater connection?) so I had to remove the intake system.
Found the leak to be a seeping hose at the waterpump to the right cilinder bank.
And yes, the VoD has caught all of the fluid.
To make sure all could be cleaned I removed the waterpump and Y-pipe.
The last (lower) bolt on the waterpump gave way and broke so I had to drill out the remains and to get sufficient I removed rear facia and muffler.
Everything is spic and span now and ready for a rebuild.
As my rear main harness didn't look too well, I also decided to strip the tape and redo that.
While in the harness I took the time to separate the wiring for the starter and alternator from the loom and make a new loom at the right side directly to the connectors in the coil box.
Retaping both looms was done in half a day and putting new dust covers on the Bosch connectors was a bit more difficult.
Now all wiring looks new.
Waterpump, Y-pipe and hoses are put together, muffler is installed again.
Next will be pressure testing the cooling system, prior to re-installing the intake manifold and mixture unit.
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Put the second coat of Rustoleum on the passenger seat bottom.