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Bought a pair of stainless DMC door sill letters to use on my air (cleaner) box. My original air box sticker looked really tired, and instead of getting a NOS one, I thought I'd try the door sill letters instead. My friend got a NOS sticker a year or so ago, and it is already fading and browning. The stainless letters are just a bit bigger than the letters in the sticker. Now, I just have to figure out what to do with the other set!
I used the hood emblem on my air cleaner. Was going to use the grill emblem but it looks to big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris 16409
I might get the SS sticker kit one of these days. Looks better than stock and will last.
I was considering the grill emblem, but I was able to get this pair of door sill letters for $25. The grill emblems are over $60. And you would have to cut the mounting posts off. You have a picture of the hood emblem on your air box?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bitsyncmaster
Where did you find the door sill letters? I thought they quit making them because of issues with them coming off.
See the guys over at the EuroTec Forum:Quote:
Originally Posted by cybercusp
http://www.deloreaneurotec.co.uk/for...hp?f=102&t=431
They were £15 shipped to the US. Much cheaper than what they sell (sold) for here. They come without adhesive, so I used the super strong 3M mounting tape. They also sell the bumper letters for £20.
Wow. A lot cheaper than the ones I just bought from Grady. Oh well....Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris 16409
Damn that's a great deal. For that price I might actually have to break down and get some of these.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris 16409
The same fellow also sells the stainless engine grills. Got mine shipped to California in about a week.
Here it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris 16409
That is a good price. Ordering..Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris 16409
Drove it to work. Almost got run down by a giant Brinks cash truck whose driver was taking pictures of me. I thought those guys were supposed to be unflappable?
Took a few minutes when I got home to install something I've been wanting for years....
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?at...1&d=1359507908
Thanks, David!
Lookin' good Jon! No problem!
Ordered a set of the side sill letters from the Eurotec forum. Great price!
Just ordered on of these things. 1258s about to become a daily driver...Quote:
Originally Posted by jackb
I had got one also, amazon had them for 53.Quote:
Originally Posted by thirdmanj
Mines a daily driver also, be extremely careful with hot tail pipes.
They go through this cover like butter.
I grazed them while installing the cover after a drive once. :(
The holes are in places that don't matter and I can patch them, but still it was brand new only had used it 3 times.
:rant: $53?!?! Doh!
Oh well. Too late now. Thanks for the info about the tailpipes, I'll make sure to be careful.
Good advice. I always leave my cover folded up halfway up the louvres until the engine cools off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack
I drove to work and back today wearing some new industrial ear protecting headphones, man the car is quiet as a Rolls Royce now!!!
When I bought my D, driver side window didn't work. It wouldn't open. I just hear the clicking noises. So today I took the door apart and found a broken plastic part between tube and motor. I added a metal brace (took me about 2 hours of trial and error) and now it works perfect. Saved $300. :headbang:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8...4d2c2504b5.jpg Before
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8...1300338907.jpgdrill a hole
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8464/8...873db2db75.jpgmetal brace
Nicely done Ryan! You have been going all out on this car since you bought it. Impressive. Most people take there time to work through these items, well done!
Sweet, I hope that fix lasts!
Thanks guys. I need to balance. I think I am spending way too much time on D. :wrenchin:
Yes, I hope it lasts. I am going be very careful when I close windows.
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All Spark Plugs were in the condition of #1 except #4, which was more red + white.
When I bought my D, PO told me that center vent was broken. While I was trying to fix Craig stereo, I found out that vent was actually turned inside out. Louver bar was broken but was able to fix it with fishing lines. Saved $60!!!.
And I just received this from England. I bought it through Amazon for $2.99. (Cassette was $0.01 and shipping was $2.98 ) This brings back old memories especially listening it through cassette tape deck.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8...bfbdf09c96.jpg
I added a 3D printed logo to the steering wheel on top of the center pad leather covering. The logo was 'printed' in stainless steel. The object is 3D printed with suspended stainless steel dust particles which gives it the dimpled look. Total cost $45 including shipping. The base is 1mm thick and the letters stand 3mm at the thickest.
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Finally finished my front end/suspension restoration!! What a difference before and after...
Replaced rear brake pads.
Drained and cleaned out fuel tank - pita. :angry:
installed DMC fuel pump combo unit. Looks nice and works well. However, I just cannot close the cover. New pump is too big. :banghead:
Rewired Craig radio harness and added aux mode. All 4 speakers are working. Hmmmm. Something didn't go right. Now cassette and radio don't work. :bash:
When I installed my combo unit I had the same issue with the cover not closing..start with the bottom screws and work your way out and up. I couldn't get the top screws in but the cover was secure enough and after driving for a few weeks the cover settled down and the top screws dropped right in! Hope that helpsQuote:
Originally Posted by Racerx
Thanks. I also screwed in bottom three. I'll wait a few weeks and see.
What has happened (possibly) is your fuel tank is pushed a tad bit too far towards the front of your car. Same thing happened with my install. I had to stand with my full body weight on the cover while someone else put in the screws that face towards the back of the car. It is worth it though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Racerx
What did I do lastnight .... :D? Well, this!
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Why in the world would I do this??? Because this was waiting for me underneath the intake manifold!
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And here is where I stopped for the end of the night.
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Basically, there were two leaks underneath the intake. One was the fat, short hose from the back of the waterpump housing. The other was at the plastic "T" behind and underneath the fuel distributor and vacuum solenoid. While I am in here, I am changing the waterpump - just to be 100% safe.
Should be back together by next Thursday/Friday (It is in storage at Ken Koncelik's right now).
It is not as difficult as some might think. You just have to TAKE your time and GO slow.
Btw that "plastic tee" should not be plastic.
Do you mean the one in the heater control valve assembly? (http://store.delorean.com/p-7672-bleed-adaptor.aspx, #5 on http://store.delorean.com/c-363-7-1-...ng-system.aspx)Quote:
Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave
A certain 3rd party vendor sells plastic ones as "upgraded", right along side the "upgraded" hot water valve that seems to have a suspiciously high failure rate. Just wondering since I left that plastic tee without thinking too much of it after my hot water valve failed, and if you say it should be gone then it will be.
That's why I bought your brass one, Dave (: .Quote:
Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave
Having a hell of a time with a f-ckin nut and bolt. The black support bar in the engine bay, the right hand bolt rattled loose, then stripped out. And I can't get the new sh-t to thread in! I spent two hours today, shimming, propping this way and that and the motherf-cker just won't bite! I've successfully cross-threaded it, twice. Which tells me I should be able to thread it the right way, but FML. This is just embarrassing!
I Installed my new DMC headliner!
Threw it on the lift to start my trans removal to have the 2nd gear roll pin issue fixed
Took it out for a quick and happy little jaunt since it's been sitting trapped in the garage for a little too long.
Late last year, I noticed my waterpump in the beginning stages of weeping so I nipped it in the bud and had the pump replaced Wednesday. It's been almost 4 years since I bought her and a little over 15k miles so today as long as its at the shop, I'm having a 15k service including trans service and brake fluid change. Tomorrow I will jack it up on a lift for one of my bottom to top detailing....Ready for Spring!!!!
Fun fact, I was under the impression the entire intake had to come off to replace the pump. I didn't like the idea of disturbing the fuel system, but they were able to replace it by only removing the runners. He replaced all the hoses as well.