What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[eagle-co94]

Got my Evolution cover in from Big Sky and put it on. Not a really tight fit but it should work for most weather (hurricane season not really included). I think the cut is quite good though.

[DeLorean03]

I have to admit, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. All the hype I have herd really had me scared, not to mention that last intake bolt. I was so sure it was about to snap but I got it.

Great job, Mike! You're doing a really good job here. Everyone here has really said it all - nothing for me to add. All new everything as you rebuild - seals and O-rings. You'll be so happy you did this - the peace of mind knowing your valley is sound really is like nothing else.

I would paint the inside of the valley with a paint that is resistant to antifreeze to keep block rot from ever occurring. If that is the original waterpump, I would highly consider changing it while you're there.

I know, easy for me to spend someone else's moeny, but hey, a waterpump change now that you're there = much easier to do.

[ramblinmike]

Hmm. No trouble fitting it around the wider radiator, I take it. That fiberglass reproduction is a very expensive frustration.

The original duct is very 'bendy' and doesn't seem to have a problem with the Uding radiator. Sorry the fiberglass one is giving you fits!

[DMC81]

Great job, Mike! You're doing a really good job here. Everyone here has really said it all - nothing for me to add. All new everything as you rebuild - seals and O-rings. You'll be so happy you did this - the peace of mind knowing your valley is sound really is like nothing else.

I would paint the inside of the valley with a paint that is resistant to antifreeze to keep block rot from ever occurring. If that is the original waterpump, I would highly consider changing it while you're there.

I know, easy for me to spend someone else's moeny, but hey, a waterpump change now that you're there = much easier to do.

Thanks for the kind words buddy, I am going to replace everything in the vod (vacuum switch & lambda sensor, o-rings ect.) just not sure about the water pump yet. Also still debating on coating the vod, I hear alot of pros and cons. Not sure what to do just yet....lol

[vwdmc16]

Keep at it, the valley is nowhere near as scary as everyone says Unless you find something actually scary... like block rot or a colony of snails...

Snails!!! HA what kinda idiot could have snails in his VOD....... oh wait.

[Kenny_Z]

Thanks for the kind words buddy, I am going to replace everything in the vod (vacuum switch & lambda sensor, o-rings ect.) just not sure about the water pump yet. Also still debating on coating the vod, I hear alot of pros and cons. Not sure what to do just yet....lol

I'm thinking about coating my VOD now that my waterpump developed a leak (more like a stream) and I have to replace it. I'd say if you're in there anyway replace the pump. I just finished a lot of work on my engine and fired her up only to find the pump is now leaking. It absolutely sucks to tear everything back down to fix something like that. I just got off the phone with Julie at DMCW to order a new pump.

[DMC81]

I'm thinking about coating my VOD now that my waterpump developed a leak (more like a stream) and I have to replace it. I'd say if you're in there anyway replace the pump. I just finished a lot of work on my engine and fired her up only to find the pump is now leaking. It absolutely sucks to tear everything back down to fix something like that. I just got off the phone with Julie at DMCW to order a new pump.

I'm leaning towards the same route I think also. Hows is your car coming by the way? It was looking pretty good the last time I saw with the paint removal.

[Kenny_Z]

If I could get about a week of reasonable humidity I could get the fascias painted. Then it'd just be a matter of reassembly. It's been storms and miserable heat for the passed three weeks. On the upside I think all the straightening I did on my front fascia is going to work. It hasn't eyebrowed yet.

[Josh]

I'm thinking about coating my VOD now that my waterpump developed a leak (more like a stream) and I have to replace it. I'd say if you're in there anyway replace the pump. I just finished a lot of work on my engine and fired her up only to find the pump is now leaking. It absolutely sucks to tear everything back down to fix something like that. I just got off the phone with Julie at DMCW to order a new pump.

I was thinking of cutting an aluminum plate to cover the valley and sealing it with high temp silicon. So if the waterpump leaks it is an easy cleanup and doesnt get caught in the block. However if not properly sealed it could trap the coolant underneigth as well. Coolant is nasty stuff when it sits on aluminum for a while, RIP original PRV haha

[DMC81]

If I could get about a week of reasonable humidity I could get the fascias painted. Then it'd just be a matter of reassembly. It's been storms and miserable heat for the passed three weeks. On the upside I think all the straightening I did on my front fascia is going to work. It hasn't eyebrowed yet.

Time, money and weather will stop a project fast....lol Glad to see your still working on her tho, keep it up!