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    Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!

Yes please, put me down for a place :)
Rich H Midlands 21 859 25 Nov 2023, 20:54
    Thread: NEC Classic Car Show 2023 11-13 Nov 2023 & AGM
Post: RE: NEC Classic Car Show 2023 11-13 Nov 2023 Help ...

Most modern TVs have a USB socket that you can play media from directly. If you've got one of those, you won't need a separate player...
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 30 2,070 19 Sep 2023, 13:06
    Thread: Great Northern Classics Event 23 Sept 2023
Post: RE: Great Northern Classics Event 23 Sept 2023

I've split this thread into it's own topic since it's not the same as the Great British Car Journey I'm planning to go to this one on the 23rd :)
Rich H Midlands 5 346 11 Sep 2023, 15:16
    Thread: Frequency valve removal
Post: RE: Frequency valve removal

If the pipe your referring to is the top one, then yes, it's just a push fit since it's the return line and isn't under any real pressure. You should find the hose in your replacement set is a pipe wi...
Rich H 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 2 335 24 Aug 2023, 01:58
    Thread: 5222's bizzare no start
Post: RE: 5222's bizzare no start

Quote:I bought one of these years ago.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364407446703?...R47Xg5rEYg That's a good price Rissy. Top find that.   If you have fuel pressure at the metering head and spark ...
Rich H 1 - Engine 22 1,245 24 Aug 2023, 01:44
    Thread: 5222's bizzare no start
Post: RE: 5222's bizzare no start

Quote:could the ignition ecu be on its way out or one of the relays? I get a re-prime on failed start and I hear the relays clicking so I have no idea what's wrong Are you sure you are hearing "primi...
Rich H 1 - Engine 22 1,245 22 Aug 2023, 09:11
    Thread: Midlands Xmas Meet 2022?
Post: RE: Midlands Xmas Meet 2022?

I think this is doable for me. Put me down for a space  :D
Rich H Midlands 22 2,545 23 Nov 2022, 20:49
    Thread: DeLorean Day at Great British Car Journey Belper. Derbyshire. 29 August 2022
Post: RE: DeLorean Day at Great British Car Journey Belp...

I plan on going to this one  :D
Rich H Midlands 28 3,900 28 Jul 2022, 20:06
    Thread: DeLorean Day at Great British Car Journey Belper. Derbyshire. 29 August 2022
Post: DeLorean Day at Great British Car Journey Belper. ...

Following on from how successful last years day was, we thought we would like to re-run the day this year and possibly turn it in to an annual event. I think the August Bank Holiday worked for us and...
Rich H Midlands 28 3,900 28 Jul 2022, 20:02
    Thread: Really Retro Show 10 July 2022
Post: RE: Really Retro Show 10 July 2022

Sorry I'm a bit late to the party, can you put me down for this one as well please!
Rich H Midlands 14 2,279 28 Apr 2022, 09:28
    Thread: VIN 4267 comes to England
Post: RE: VIN 4267 comes to England

Hmm. Interesting. There are no deliberate restrictions to posting that I am aware of. I'll go check.....
Rich H Members Cars 77 46,510 20 Jan 2022, 15:17
    Thread: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufactured
Post: RE: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufact...

Hey Jocke, I've still got some, yes. PM Sent
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 13 6,860 18 Jan 2022, 18:00
    Thread: New Tyres
Post: RE: New Tyres

Tyres are a very emotive subject, but I've got Nankang Econex NA-1 for the front and Nankang Toursport XR611 for the rears.
Rich H 6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 7 1,542 15 Jan 2022, 17:14
    Thread: Royal Fowey (Cornwall) Regatta Classic Car Event 2022
Post: RE: Royal Fowey (Cornwall) Regatta Classic Car Eve...

Hi Johnnie I have moved your post into our South West Events section of the Forum for everyone to see
Rich H South West 3 844 06 Jan 2022, 12:36
    Thread: Hi from NG17
Post: RE: Hi from NG17

Hi Mich Welcome to the forum!
Rich H New member? Say hello :) 38 6,646 06 Jan 2022, 12:21
    Thread: Valve adjustment
Post: RE: Valve adjustment

(12 Dec 2021, 09:09)Chris P Wrote: I don't suppose that works with Auto's Richard?  Ha!  :rolleyes: A fine example of not properly reading the original post! Doh!
Rich H 1 - Engine 17 3,860 16 Dec 2021, 05:33
  Sad Thread: Xmas Meet Up, Sat 4th December 2021
Post: RE: Xmas Meet Up, Sat 4th December 2021

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bail   :cry: Due to a friend's bout of Covid, their event in which I am heavily invested, has been rescheduled right on top of this one. It's a really shame becau...
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 35 7,053 26 Nov 2021, 10:22
    Thread: Weird Binary Fuel Pump Starting issue..?
Post: RE: Weird Binary Fuel Pump Starting issue..?

Quote: I seem to remember long discussions around if the fuel pump should prime on the key or not, seems the jury is out on it. I think I'm well known for my opinions on it  :D My car has never pri...
Rich H 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 7 1,516 26 Nov 2021, 09:44
    Thread: Car covers
Post: RE: Car covers

Just make sure you wash the car before using it, otherwise you'll find it adds zillions of fine scratches over time
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 6 1,743 26 Nov 2021, 09:31
    Thread: Valve adjustment
Post: RE: Valve adjustment

I always just jack one rear wheel up, put it in fifth and turn the engine with the rear wheel.
Rich H 1 - Engine 17 3,860 26 Nov 2021, 09:20
    Thread: Xmas Meet Up, Sat 4th December 2021
Post: RE: Xmas Meet Up, Sat 4th December 2021

Could you add me to the list too please Claire!
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 35 7,053 27 Oct 2021, 12:54
    Thread: Temp guage issues
Post: RE: Temp guage issues

:D You have already answered your own problem: Quote:I have then jumped the sender wire (to the ground on the block) while not connected to the sender and the needle again rises to 12 o clock and d...
Rich H 3 - Electrical 18 3,852 12 Oct 2021, 08:07
    Thread: Temp guage issues
Post: RE: Temp guage issues

Your sender has gone short circuit. Replace your sender.
Rich H 3 - Electrical 18 3,852 10 Oct 2021, 22:49
    Thread: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufactured
Post: RE: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufact...

Yep, I've still got a few of these left. PM Sent
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 13 6,860 10 Oct 2021, 11:43
    Thread: VIN-5222 the dream has arrived
Post: RE: VIN-5222 the dream has arrived

Quote:the cables work fine after adjustment but they dont want to stay connected to the handle mechanism?? like they slipped out and im not sure if there's a clip or piece missing from that end as i w...
Rich H Members Cars 85 17,257 10 Oct 2021, 11:42
    Thread: Engine idle and timing (I think)
Post: RE: Engine idle and timing (I think)

First question would be has the mixture screw been uncapped? If it has, almost certainly it's running massively over rich. The go to 'solution' when these engines aren't running well, is to simply cra...
Rich H 1 - Engine 4 1,160 10 Oct 2021, 11:36
    Thread: Help identifying electrical connection
Post: RE: Help identifying electrical connection

Probably the connector from the diagnostic socket....
Rich H 3 - Electrical 6 1,549 19 Sep 2021, 11:49
    Thread: Super fuel causing problems?
Post: RE: Super fuel causing problems?

(31 Aug 2021, 22:55)Guinney1971 Wrote: I remember Malc Lomas years ago saying that he put BP Ultimate in his car, and basically it 'cleaned' the fuel and dumped crap in the injectors making it run l...
Rich H 1 - Engine 41 8,674 01 Sep 2021, 12:48
    Thread: Tapatalk
Post: RE: Tapatalk

The problem with Tapatalk is they made some changes which broke the forum. Ideally the forum needs bringing up to the latest version of PHP, but once started it's a process has to be completed all th...
Rich H General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 3,009 26 Aug 2021, 12:33
    Thread: POOR COLD TICK OVER
Post: RE: POOR COLD TICK OVER

It's almost certainly your warm up regulator (CPR) Take off your air box and start the car from cold. Whilst it's ticking over very fractionally press the metering flap and see if the idle improves. ...
Rich H New member? Say hello :) 7 1,998 26 Aug 2021, 12:24
    Thread: NEC Classic Car Show 2021, Nov 12-14 Nov 2021 & AGM Notification
Post: RE: NEC Classic Car Show 2021, Nov 12-14 Nov 2021

Put me down for car plus volunteer if required  :D
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 29 6,322 14 Aug 2021, 08:11
    Thread: Car Museum/show, Belper. Derbyshire. 30th August 2021
Post: RE: Car Museum/show, Belper. Derbyshire. 30th Augu...

Yep, put my name down for this Chris. I'll be there in the D.  :D
Rich H Midlands 44 7,319 07 Aug 2021, 10:56
    Thread: Car stereo
Post: RE: Car stereo

Nice job. I would offer a word of caution on the Retrosound units, based on personal experience I had one for about four years in my D when is started to crap out. That's not exactly great to begi...
Rich H PARTS: 9 - Miscellaneous 6 2,176 26 Nov 2020, 12:15
    Thread: 2021 National Event - DOC 25/DMC 40 - 19-20 June 2021
Post: RE: 2021 National Event - DOC 25/DMC40

Booked for Friday night and Saturday night!
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 60 25,328 05 Oct 2020, 18:27
    Thread: Bicester Heritage 18-20th September
Post: RE: Bicester Heritage 18-20th September

Damn! I would love to, but that's the one weekend I'm away  :-/
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 14 4,856 22 Jul 2020, 09:03
    Thread: What's this from?!
Post: RE: What's this from?!

Somebody had one stuck on the back of their 1989 VW Caravelle, but suspects it was an aftermarket stick-on: http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/my-89-...20931.html
Rich H Off topic talk, general chat etc 4 2,991 06 Jul 2020, 15:42
    Thread: East Mids 2019 Xmas meet up
Post: RE: East Mids 2019 Xmas meet up

Add me to the list please!
Rich H Midlands 49 13,929 12 Nov 2019, 12:06
    Thread: East Mids 2019 Xmas meet up
Post: RE: East Mids 2019 Xmas meet up

I'm always up for a meet-up  :D
Rich H Midlands 49 13,929 15 Oct 2019, 10:43
    Thread: NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 (8th-10th Nov)
Post: RE: NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 (8th-10th Nov)

I shall be there all three days  :D If anybody has an original Craig Radio that they want the ribbon cable replacing, I shall be offering that service over the course of the weekend, all you need to ...
Rich H DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 13 5,553 08 Oct 2019, 22:13
    Thread: VIN 5219
Post: RE: VIN 5219

Quote:I changed the otterstat and bled the system properly (i clearly didnt do it correctly the first time) As I tell all new owners - Get yourself a self bleed kit - do it now. Go on, now. If it's t...
Rich H Members Cars 80 40,632 02 Jun 2019, 11:51
    Thread: Roof T-piece
Post: RE: Roof T-piece

It's small enough that you could easily get it shipped to Chris Nicholson. Use a decent courier and sensible insurance. http://www.interparcel.com or http://www.parcel2go.com
Rich H 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 2,364 02 Jun 2019, 11:48
    Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC

Quote:The car i bought was only there a few days. Somebody snapped it up real quick...oh....yeah ;)
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 575 227,561 31 May 2019, 10:22
    Thread: Fitting Hellas
Post: RE: Fitting Hellas

You can pick up the feed from the marker lights in your bumper to supply the side lights, the connector is right next to the headlight units, behind the front grille. You need the RED/ORANGE and the R...
Rich H 3 - Electrical 19 15,653 30 May 2019, 11:44
    Thread: VIN 4267 comes to England
Post: RE: VIN 4267 comes to England

Quote:changing them or at the very least weld the plates to them and add the support brackets Which is perfectly OK - if a little extreme. Just don't treat the symptom until you've treated the diseas...
Rich H Members Cars 77 46,510 29 May 2019, 08:39
    Thread: VIN 4267 comes to England
Post: RE: VIN 4267 comes to England

The kinked bits on your crumple section are quite common. Clean, de-rust, paint. The cracked areas need particular attention, some of them have travelled quite far. Grind back and weld, otherwise they...
Rich H Members Cars 77 46,510 28 May 2019, 21:38
    Thread: What is the part called
Post: RE: What is the part called

It does look damaged, but most of the plastic appears to be intact. It's probably repairable. 6642 probably has the vinyl glued under the windscreen, so you may have to cut it out to remove it. Like...
Rich H 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 2,298 23 May 2019, 11:17
    Thread: Project Cars @ BHCC
Post: RE: Project Cars @ BHCC

I paid about £1300 for my re-trim, the lion’s share of that being the seats at around £800. I did have to put a lot of effort in, including stripping it all out, cleaning up and repairing all the brok...
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 575 227,561 22 May 2019, 10:13
    Thread: VIN 5219
Post: VIN 5219

Take each individual fuse out and clean the fuse contacts. Either that or just replace all the fuses with new ones. Poor contacts on fuses cause voltage drops across the contacts which results in over...
Rich H Members Cars 80 40,632 17 May 2019, 11:58
    Thread: VIN 5219
Post: RE: VIN 5219

Quote:Can someone send me a picture of what theres looks like please (the area behind the drivers seat) and the lockable cubby hole please as there is a silver box in there which shouldnt be there i b...
Rich H Members Cars 80 40,632 16 May 2019, 13:17
    Thread: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufactured
Post: RE: Craig Radio Display Ribbon Cable - Re-manufact...

Quote:For your next project if you can work out a way to get ASI radio's converted to a UK frequency then that would be a handy thing to do. ;-) If I can get my hands on one, I may well just be able ...
Rich H DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 13 6,860 10 Dec 2018, 23:57