Washed it and cleaned the wheels with that lug nut brush. Huge difference. Looks great and ready to drive again!
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Washed it and cleaned the wheels with that lug nut brush. Huge difference. Looks great and ready to drive again!
Finally welded in an additional O2 bung before the Cat so I can begin to wire up my Wideband O2, yet another step in the EFi swap.
Spend the whole day working on recovering the drivers seat with the heating and cooling mods now in place. About 1-2 hours of work tomorrow and it will be complete. Then the drivers and passenger seats can finally go back into their proper positions and anyone can try them out at the DMCMW open house on Saturday.
Pictures tomorrow.
Yesterday I made the first long trip in my car since finishing the rebuild... I'm happy to report that I made the 70 mile journey to my new house with no issues. The temp gauge never made it past the first tick mark on the dial so the new aluminum reproduction radiator from DMCH seems to be doing its job very well.
The A/C is offically dead though which made for a bit of a warm trip. The service records of the PO show that a can or two of R12 was added every couple of years to keep the system charged. I've been reading up on a few other threads here about R134a conversion. If I can find the source of the leak and can patch it up I may just stick with R12. Not sure what to do at this point yet.
I installed the diodes in the courtesy light circuit. It still doesn't behave correctly.
I cleaned and organized the garage and covered the car. Time to study some schematics -- I may have to remove Dave McKeen's new courtesy light delay module and return the socket wiring to stock configuration.
A discouraging afternoon.
Would you happen to have a reference photograph for this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrar
My camera is charging at the moment. What would you like a photograph of?Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean03
It won't work with those switching regulator LEDs that superbright is selling. Just jumper my unit out and test if all is working as expected first. Then we can get the new dome unit working.Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrar
Dave, I actually just sent you a message about that. :) I think it may have to do with the fact that my glove compartment is not installed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bitsyncmaster
If I recall correctly, there is some kind of "fix" for bringing back the "auto turn off after 10 seconds" feature for the newer domelights sold by the vendors. I figured that's what you were referring to? Maybe I was wrong... D: ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrar
I don't have the newer dome light (I sourced a Hella replacement from a Porsche for the fixture and installed LED boards - should last forever). I do have Dave M's courtesy light module. All of the interior and door lights are LEDs, but everything was working fine before I dismantled the interior.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean03
I noticed two things:
First, although the interior/courtesy light schematic doesn't include the trunk light, when the interior lights are off my car loses the trunk light, as well. So my car seems different from how it should be -- could be an "early VIN" thing.
Second, my glove box is not in the car, and Dave's module uses the glove box switch for programming the module. It could be that the unit needs to be re-programmed and this is its default "unprogrammed" behaviour.
I think I need to fix the trunk light problem first, though. It's annoying not being able to see the tools in there after sunset. :P
For now, Sparky sleeps...
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Now driving down to Illinois for a layover tonight followed by the DMCMW open house on Saturday!
Took it to the General Mills Lodi Plant employee car show yesterday. Since I was the winner last year, a picture of my car was on this year's plaque. I also wasn't eligible for any awards this year.
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I hope the Belair with the realistic flames won something. That artwork looks beautiful.
Yes, I wasn't here 2 years ago, but apparently it won then. Since it is a small show, once you win you can't win for 3 years, only show. Here is another picture of that paint job.
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You rock, David! :)Quote:
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Added a little something to the HVAC system...
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Thanks for the second picture David. That thing is beautiful.
Is that to correct the direction of the blower motor? I just made a temporary version of that myself, just to get to the DMC Mid West open house and back. I'll do a proper one when I get back. Makes a huge difference for volume of airflow!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrar
No, it's to alter the function of the HVAC Mode Switch so that the compressor will be engaged when "heat" and "defog" are selected. (Also, technically, when "vent" and "bi-level" are selected, but I never use those.) All I'm doing is connecting the compressor "signal" to the lead from the Mode Switch to the Fan Switch.Quote:
Originally Posted by LordFly
Make sure your Wipers are Working for the trip.Quote:
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Homelink remote installed
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Carbon cup holder
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Where'd you find the cup holder, Ryan? Looks like a decent option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Racerx
It gets the job done and cost me less than $5. I'll show you today.
Looks great Ryan! Your HomeLink buttons blend in very well, had to spend a while just trying to find them in the picture.
Opened it up looking for some zip-ties which I needed to route wires in my other car.
Keeping the car under a cover is a good deterrent from storing tools and parts in it. I have to uncover it just to find out that I didn't put something there, after all. Ten minutes later, I'm back where I started, but sweating a lot more. :lol:
Went to a show today, in Rostrevor, about an hour's drive from Belfast. We had 5 D's in total, with one of the other guys in a very nice Porsche.
I'm absolutely shattered after a six hour round trip. It was the first time I've ever seen more than two in one place, but the big thrill was cruising down the motorway with 5 D's in a line :)
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Bonus pics - a couple of nice Esprits.
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Very cool MML. It's fun putting them side by side and comparing all the little differences isn't it?
I cleaned the valve covers using Gunk. I didn't think it would work that well, but it totally removed all the 30 year old grease and grime and has restored the valve covers' color from a putrid brown to a bare/raw silver-grey.
(tip: when using Gunk, avoid spraying it on all plastics, as it can result in some discoloration - I covered off all the other engine bay areas and pontoons with garbage bags so as to avoid causing a mess.)
Next week is our ODOC tech day, so I hope to get the car on the lift and get a chance to detail the underside of the car.
Whew! Love those Esprits!! The D's aren't bad either, I suppose :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MML
My rear suspension settled a little more over the past couple of weeks, so have raised it another 11mm to return her to my ideal pose.
Also dialled up the shocks another four settings, from position 7 to 11. Have now gone from being a little too soft to a teensy too hard, so currently thinking position 9 or 10 will be my ideal setting.
I rebuilt the front brake calipers, changed out the flexible hoses, and put on new pads. After some fathers day stuff, I'll tackle the rears later this afternoon.
I know what you mean, the big thing I noticed was all three hood types among five cars!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny_Z
Today was a day of effort for nothing.
First, I attached one of the Molex connectors to one of the power window leads, only to find that not all Molex connectors are compatible. I'll have to go and buy a matched set from the same store.
I decided instead to think about the air conditioning system. The engine needs to be running in order for me to re-charge the system, and that means a new fuel pump. I removed the dead fuel pump and looked for new places to mount its replacement. The best place is not doable, because I would have to put the nut for a bracket right behind the evaporator box. I don't want to put the new fuel pump back in Bill's carrier, because it leaks, and these fuel pumps are not meant for immersion in fuel -- they're sealed with something that turns into a sticky, grainy mess when exposed to gasoline. Nor do I want to mount it all the way back in the engine compartment, since the further the pump is from the tank the greater the chance of the pump sucking air when I first start the engine. There's a further complication in that, regardless of where the new pump is mounted, I have to install a hose barb down inside that carrier. I'm not sure if they make sockets deep enough to accomodate a hose barb, but I guess I can always go to the hardware store and try.
Having stalled in two directions so far, I decided to see what was going on with the courtesy light circuit. Dave M's module seems to be working, but something is screwy with my car's wiring. He suggested pulling the module and putting a jumper in to make the lights come on. The only thing I can do with a jumper is blow the fuse.
Then I decided to remove the rear trim panels and see anout tightening their fitment with some contact cement, washers, and neodymium magnets. After spending twenty minutes looking for the appropriate screwdriver, I decided to just go ahead and call it suppertime.
The only good thing about this is that I was able to do the work whole a rainstorm passed overhead. I'm very glad I opted for the garage when we moved into this apartment.
Lots of little stuff today:
1. Installed new engine cover stops with new M5 hexnuts.
2. Install new SS engine cover striker latch new M4 hexnuts
3. Installed the DMC circular AC vent plugs so all the air from the doors is re-directed to the center vents.
4. Installed new windshield wiper nut caps.
5. Re-installed my new fuel pump/sender combo after having it serviced by Mike of DMCMW and Stephen Wynne. It was a faulty check valve. Stephen showed me how the whole thing works, and he really was very articulate with his explanation of each part of the pump. Very welcoming to see how involved he is with these new products!
6. Measured all of my fuel pressures and saw my fuel system now holds 32 PSI after 1 hour. With the bad check valve, I was down to sub-20 in nearly 10 minutes.
7. Installed a new plastic coverplate with the SS engine cover striker.
8. Installed a new hollow bolt for the warm up regulator (the line that goes form the WUR to the top of the fuel distributor).
Down the road:
Re-installing my trunk lock after being without it for going on 4 years now (accidentally almost locked myself out). Have new trunk stoppers and mounting hardware ready to go.
Going to tighten down my trunk cable so when you pull the handle, it actually works -____- ....
Install new M4 bolts and caps into the rear screen upper finisher.
Finally replace my broken RH parking brake cable.
Install my new rock screen. I know there was a lot of questioning if these were still available earlier in the year. I got a nice new black powdercoated one at DMCMW's open house - so it looks like they're available again!
Install the shock tower bar. Link to one here; I purchased DMCMW's unit: http://www.dmoco.com/Strut_Page.html.
Finally, complement the shock tower bar with these bad boys from DMCEU. I have nothing but EXCELLENT things regarding these: http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/produ...b796881305782f.
Installing the engine cover SS grilles. They look FANTASTIC once installed. Adds a lot of weight to your lower engine cover ._.
And lastly, finally installing a modern spring/shock kit and taking my car from the 4x4 look to that more aggressive and sleek look that some of you are enjoying!!!
Man, I swear I feel like this, especially for the LCA braces and the shock/springs:
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Finished replacing my steering column bushing, and replacing my broken, incomplete steering column:
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This weekend:
Cleaned an enormous mouse nest out of the HVAC system. The little guys must have built it pretty quickly, because it wasn't there 2 weeks ago. My cheap Harbor Fright flexible inspection camera came in handy.
And then blew a tire on the interstate and had to be towed back home. I think I must have hit a piece of debris; it was in a construction zone and there was a big gash in the tire sidewall. Oh, well, I was planning on replacing the tires this summer anyway.
Went down to the local cruise night, but timed it just as it was finishing. That was mostly just to get down there and see how a couple sunset/beach photos might turn out. I'll definitely go back down there and see about getting the image just right (and likely on a non-cruise night evening with less cars and people). I like the idea of the sun setting between the doors. Often there are just the right number of clouds and then the whole sky turns this brilliant red and orange. It is quite amazing.
These are a couple of the ones I took initially. They were on my iPhone as I didn't have my regular cameras with me at the time. I have a Canon DSLR (XS model I think it is) and now seems like a good time to finally figure out how to use some of the extra settings on it!
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Happy Father’s Day? More like Happy Fail-thers Day! The day promised so much and delivered so little.
Item 1 – changed air filter and O-ring - must have been longer than I thought since I did this before ;(.
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Item 2 – tried to find the source of my vacuum leak whistle, but of course engine idled quietly. No whistles (But this morning, whistling like a train. FFS)
Item 3 – as a test, I changed out one of my injectors rubber bungs and clips as it seemed loose. New set was exactly the same, so originals OK
Item 4 – changed transmission fluid
Item 5 – went to grease balljoints and have mislaid flexible fitting. FFS #2
Item 6 – finally got rid of the world’s worst eyebrows. Sort of. Turns out that I grabbed the 1” wide aluminum strip from Lowes rather than the ¾”, not realizing how critical that ¼” is to the job. (The adjustment brackets for the lamps interfere with the bar). FFS #3
Item 7 – install new Silverstar brights that I bought at least 3 years ago. One of my existing brights is blind, so I bought a pair of silverstars to install at the same time as the de-eyebrowing. Turns out I bought the wrong ones (wrong connector). Now need new inners and outers as well as I noticed that the silvering was worn off them. Anyone want a set of new Silverstars for a 1980s Dodge/Ford/GM F@#$knows? FFS #4
Add to the fact that the headlamp brackets are rusty and need refinishing and I dropped all the tiny screws into the fascia, means that these two jobs are a total redo. Anyway, here is a partial before and after. The driver’s side if OK, but the passenger side is still catching on the bar. And my headlamp alignment is shot, to make matters worse.
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Item 8 – gave the old girl a good wash – at least one successful and rewarding task.