What have you done to your DeLorean today?

Almost done with the lower engine cover. I want to paint the underside now since the top came out so well.

Gloss black on the grill inserts.
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I cleaned the cover with a strong degreaser and a scotchbrite.
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Here it is with a semi-gloss black Rustoleum diluted with a little acetone to make it sprayable.
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It is hard to tell from the pictures but it went from a greyish to a nice deep black with just a hint of gloss.

Replaced the small o-ring in the PPR. Old one was tough and slightly misshapen so the fuel system wasn't holding pressure. Took a guess on the size at the parts store and the new one works great.

Also did my first oil change. It took a bunch of liquid wrench and my brother and law on one side pushing and me on the other pulling to get the drain plug out. Didn't find a copper washer on the plug so whoever did that last oil change skipped it. Replaced the plug with John's magnetic plug with standard bolt head and standard DMC filter courtesy of Toby at DMCNW. Next change should go easier.

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Originally Posted by Kenny_Z

Almost done with the lower engine cover. I want to paint the underside now since the top came out so well.

Gloss black on the grill inserts.


I cleaned the cover with a strong degreaser and a scotchbrite.


Here it is with a semi-gloss black Rustoleum diluted with a little acetone to make it sprayable

It is hard to tell from the pictures but it went from a greyish to a nice deep black with just a hint of gloss.

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Can't wait to see the finished product with the gloss slats!

Long day with Clint. Lowering springs in the rear, new output shaft lip seals and flange sleeves, and new redline MTL in the transmission. Great accomplishments.

On the downside, noticed a little coolant in the valley, and the passenger side valve cover gasket is seeping oil. Gonna have to check out both of those soon.

I awoke my dear little shiny friend from 4+ months of hibernation! Fresh charge on the battery, correct tire pressures, checked fluids, checked fuses and relays and bingo, she fired right up on the first try! And are you ready for this?... my brake warning light bulb has magically starting working when using the parking brake! Man I love it when the little Leprechauns get in there and fix things on their own. Must have something to do with St Paddy's day parades today. The luck of the Irish!!

Went to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Toronto with ODOC. Great time! Plus, Ken K. fixed my passenger door, so it opens and closes now!!!!!! Thanks Ken!

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Originally Posted by pezzonovante88

Went to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Toronto with ODOC. Great time! Plus, Ken K. fixed my passenger door, so it opens and closes now!!!!!! Thanks Ken!

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I can't wait to see some pictures of the parade! I told my parents to stop by but I doubt they made it over.

I spent 3 minutes and 18 seconds removing my intake manifold. I then cleaned up my intake valley (noticed I didn't call it a VOD). I then spent a little over 3 minutes and 18 seconds reinstalling my intake manifold.

It takes me more than 4 minutes to remove the throttle linkage and air cleaner to my Mustang's carb. Then again I have a 4 barrel and not a dinky 2100 :poke: ;)

I decided not to paint the underside. It wasn't faded or in poor condition, it just needed a good cleaning.
http://uploads.m-cgi.com/kennyz/Delo...ts/cover26.jpg
http://uploads.m-cgi.com/kennyz/Delo...ts/cover28.jpg

I took some pictures of it in the car but it was dark and the inserts were reflecting too bad to get a good picture. I'll try to grab one tomorrow morning.

Red's engine cover is looking good, Kenny! :smile: