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    Thread: Door gas struts
Post: RE: Door gas struts

The special t ones are good so far,the doors rise fast and slow near the end of the travel,soft lift I think there called,good price too.
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 4,304 26 Dec 2015, 15:02
    Thread: Stainless steel nuts/bolts/fittings query
Post: Re: Stainless steel nuts/bolts/fittings query

Screwfix have a good selection of stainless bolts (set screws)which are convieniently 16 and 20mm length so saves cutting,at good prices too,surprisingly Halfords came up trumps for m7 which is a main...
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 14 9,576 26 Jun 2015, 21:44
    Thread: Mint 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 with only 13K miles
Post: Re: Mint 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 with only 13K miles

I think the miles on the speedo are like the age of a beautiful lady,if the body is tidy and the ride is good(pun intended) whats not to like, it is just a number after all,but there is a bit of quodo...
Max Power General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 7,897 29 Apr 2015, 19:25
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

marty Wrote:I didn't test the ohms on the car when it was warm, (although I will) as the car stopped it's bad starting once I added the check valve. I don't entirely understand why it worked as there ...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 13 Apr 2015, 17:22
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

All starts fine,hot,cold and anywhere in between. (At the moment lol)
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 13 Apr 2015, 11:45
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I got a new tts and the ohm readings were the same as the original.i found the only reliable test was a live test which the old part failed miserably.the test is here: http://rennlist.com/forums/928-f...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 12 Apr 2015, 20:31
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

marty Wrote:I got 0 ohms on one side and 30 ohms on the other side. I am curious about the pressure regulator valve. I am happy to take it apart but what actually fails inside it? Cheers Is that co...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 07 Apr 2015, 18:42
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

[quote="marty"]The car has a the new style fuel pump. It has a new Fuel accumulator. The thermo time switch readings are normal. I haven't touched the pressure regulator yet. When you say thermo time...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 07 Apr 2015, 11:40
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Next I'm going to check the thermo time switch,specifically the heater element to make sure the cold start valve (csv) is not constantly working even when hot causing the engine to flood hence the pet...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 02 Apr 2015, 19:57
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I have the exact same problem with my car,so I'm following this with interest.The last time it occoured I removed the air box to push the plate to check the rest pressure but having not felt it before...
Max Power 1 - Engine 48 26,460 02 Apr 2015, 18:44
    Thread: Consolidated Sticker
Post: Re: Consolidated Sticker

Mine is a '83 I'll check later,,what vin is yours?
Max Power General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 4,815 13 Mar 2015, 12:43
    Thread: US barn find - under 1000 miles
Post: Re: US barn find - under 1000 miles

I reckon any DeLorean is a cool car,weather its red,blue or pink with purple spots :-) 8)
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 34 19,662 13 Feb 2015, 20:53
    Thread: Looking to buy a Delorean
Post: Re: Looking to buy a Delorean

the ebay one in New York looks ok on the face of it.What I done was trawl through Craigslist and ring a few sellers,If some do not sound "right" return calls or emails or don't want to deal with a UK ...
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 9 5,386 15 Jan 2015, 21:25
    Thread: Vin 12181 Resto
Post: Re: Vin 12181 Resto

How did you get on with the T panel,I have the same problem with mine.It has left a mark on the right hand door,I haven't carried out any adjustment yet.
Max Power Members Cars 60 42,789 30 Nov 2014, 22:10
    Thread: Grey carpet pieces WANTED
Post: Re: Grey carpet pieces WANTED

I still need these if anyone has them?
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,734 03 Nov 2014, 13:34
    Thread: Grey carpet pieces WANTED
Post: Re: Grey carpet pieces WANTED

Cheers MikeWard I sent you a pm.
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,734 22 Oct 2014, 21:31
    Thread: Grey carpet pieces WANTED
Post: Re: Grey carpet pieces WANTED

Yea,I went to see Dave last week and we had a good old chat and he told me a few yarns.He was going to let me know who he has sold mats to recently so I could maybe ask them,I will call him again if ...
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,734 22 Oct 2014, 16:02
    Thread: Grey carpet pieces WANTED
Post: Grey carpet pieces WANTED

If anyone has some good useable grey carpet for my car I'd be grateful if they could let me know. Specifically I'm after the passenger side floor piece and along the right hand sill. It looks like the...
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,734 22 Oct 2014, 13:50
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

That is SHINY 8) I'm normally in Aldi at least 3 times a week so will check that out,I know what you mean about finger prints.Is the Aldi stuff part of there normal range or one of the "specials" the...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 30 Sep 2014, 11:15
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Thanks all for the replies so far,the electrical box has the sticker on regarding jump starting,I can't get any photos to load at the mo' operator error.The buffers screw in to the engine lid cover at...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 30 Sep 2014, 08:28
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

I finally picked up the original title document from the post office Saturday morning after getting a missed package card through the door Wednesday,when I got back home there was another missed packa...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 30 Sep 2014, 08:02
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

I got the mot done last Thursday and have requested the forms from dvla to register the car,will I need the original title document as this was not in the car ?I only have copies.In hindsight I should...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 22:04
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Home safe and sound
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 21:58
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

A bit dusty
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 21:56
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Loaded up
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 21:54
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Love at first sight
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 21:52
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Thanks for the replies and advice.We (my brother and I)picked up the car last week,it was supposed to be devanned Friday but was delayed and scheduled for Monday 8/9/14.As I had already booked a day ...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 15 Sep 2014, 21:18
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

So,I got a email on 29/8 to say the car will be arriving the next day,I had been following the Msc Lisa which was still in the Mediterranean whereas the car had been transhipped to the Msc Sabrina abo...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 08 Sep 2014, 10:43
    Thread: Vin 3759 is Coming Home!
Post: Re: Vin 3759 is Coming Home!

How long was it before it was released after landing in the uk,my shipper said a couple of days at Felixstowe.Looong wait!
Max Power Members Cars 17 11,375 27 Aug 2014, 20:53
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

No shipping horror stories please! I feel bad enough thanks.A former work colleague shipped his pride and joy early '70's Capri to Australia and they picked it up with a fork lift. Ouch!
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 24 Jul 2014, 12:42
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

The car is due to leave L.A. On the MSC Lisa on 28/7 and due to arrive in Felixstowe on 3/9.It's such a painful wait.
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 24 Jul 2014, 09:44
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

All aboard!
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 13 Jul 2014, 11:46
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Re: Vin #20032

Pics so far
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 13 Jul 2014, 11:40
    Thread: Vin #20032
Post: Vin #20032

I have joined the somewhat exclusive club of being a DeLorean owner,although only in name at the moment! I found the car on Craigslist in Fremont California. The car is a manual,grey interior with 250...
Max Power Members Cars 28 17,499 13 Jul 2014, 11:31
    Thread: Ebay DeLorean
Post: Re: Ebay DeLorean

I've just done a deal on a car in California,and this turns up 15 miles away! I think I'm getting a better car.The welding would put me off.
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 9 5,721 06 Jul 2014, 10:04
    Thread: Project DeLoreans for sale!
Post: Re: Project DeLoreans for sale!

I sent a pm to see what sort of work is required. Regards Max
Max Power DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 48 26,271 02 Jun 2014, 10:29