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    Thread: DeLorean Stolen in the North West
Post: Re: DeLorean Stolen in the North West

hi guys, thanks for all your concern with the situation with my car, i do have it back and the damage fortunately was just a few dents and minor scratches here and there. all is well now and luckily ...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 48 23,441 29 Jun 2013, 00:34
    Thread: Delorean for sale - LHD Black interior
Post: Delorean for sale - LHD Black interior

Guys, i am selling my left hand black interior delorean as i'm looking for a lesser project car to work on. below is what has been done to it so far. Full 12 months mot tax until end of june 77.000...
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,227 16 May 2011, 22:52
    Thread: Air Con
Post: Re: Air Con

Thanks Mart.
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,843 02 May 2011, 12:37
    Thread: Air Con
Post: Air Con

Has anyone successfully re charged their own aircon? i had a conversation with a guy who sells the cans of coolant on ebay and he seemed to give quite vague instruction no gauges etc which is obviousl...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,843 01 May 2011, 21:56
    Thread: Funny
Post: Re: Funny

no vin number or reg im afraid it zoomed past her (her words)
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 4,277 01 May 2011, 21:53
    Thread: Funny
Post: Funny

I was with a girl the other day talking about Deloreans she was laughing at how shed never seen one in real life before mine. (I'm still talking about the car haha!) that afternoon she flew to the Gam...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 4,277 05 Apr 2011, 19:57
    Thread: Patience
Post: Re: Patience

I'll be giving you a ring when I'm doing my drive shafts seals think ill need a bit of support. Mike :D
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,753 20 Mar 2011, 22:52
    Thread: Patience
Post: Patience

I have completed many jobs on my car in the last few months, however the most trying situations are often the most rewarding. If the amount of reward is relative to how much a repair tests your patien...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,753 19 Mar 2011, 19:11
    Thread: B.T.T.F. 2 flying Delorean spotted in Liverpool!
Post: Re: B.T.T.F. 2 flying Delorean spotted in Liverpoo...

they had a retro music night called back to the future I only know this because I know the owner of the club. Mike
Mrdashbo Off topic talk, general chat etc 3 2,506 17 Mar 2011, 07:26
    Thread: Where to start
Post: Re: Where to start

While we are on the subject of repairs I'm doing my drive shaft seals on Saturday. Got my parts, jack, stands and all. My question is where when jacking up the Dmc from the rear do you put the jack st...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 4,427 14 Mar 2011, 19:58
    Thread: Where to start
Post: Re: Where to start

Very wise words Rich. :D
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 4,427 14 Mar 2011, 19:49
    Thread: Escutcheon
Post: Re: Escutcheon

It's the plastic finisher that surrounds the door controls
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,407 13 Mar 2011, 22:21
    Thread: Coolant level
Post: Coolant level

Does anyone know at what rate you would theoretically loose coolant, I have no visible leaks at all but every month or so my coolant looks a little low. Normal? Or small leak? Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 1 1,524 13 Mar 2011, 19:23
    Thread: Escutcheon
Post: Escutcheon

When I got my car the escutcheon's where loose some clips were broken but it appeared that they wouldn't fit. I tried so hard to clip them into place that they snapped. Before I order and ruin another...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,407 12 Mar 2011, 23:41
    Thread: Where to start
Post: Re: Where to start

I totally agree with Chris, I did the same just have a go and you'll find that they are quite simple to work on. Having had my Delorean for 6 months I have yet to find a job that I can't do. Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 4,427 12 Mar 2011, 23:38
    Thread: Drivers door issue
Post: Re: Drivers door issue

Thanks Chris, Which grade scotch brute did you use?
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,137 05 Mar 2011, 20:00
    Thread: Drivers door issue
Post: Re: Drivers door issue

Great I love tips like this thanks Chris, which cilit bang do you use "grime n lime" ;-)
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,137 05 Mar 2011, 00:03
    Thread: Drivers door issue
Post: Drivers door issue

It seems that my drivers door is a slightly different colour Than the rest of the car. Slightly more champagne colour Just wondering if its grained in dirt or just differences In metal or graining....
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,137 04 Mar 2011, 20:40
    Thread: Victory is mine!!!
Post: Re: Victory is mine!!!

For now at least haha! ;)
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 2,300 22 Feb 2011, 21:04
    Thread: Victory is mine!!!
Post: Victory is mine!!!

After ripping out my drivers seat, carpet & most of the dash I located my long standing water leak it was coming from that stupid seam above the pedal box. Sealed it all up with CAF 33 (black) and...
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 2,300 19 Feb 2011, 21:54
    Thread: Gearbox leaks oil
Post: Re: Gearbox leaks oil

Thanks Mart, i'm going to put some speedi sleeves on the shafts while i'm under there I've found a company that do them local but i need the dimensions of the shaft Bore, Diameter & width . Do yo...
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 4,872 15 Feb 2011, 14:23
    Thread: Gearbox leaks oil
Post: Re: Gearbox leaks oil

mart, do you know what specific model number i need to ask for at renault? Mike
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 4,872 14 Feb 2011, 21:56
    Thread: Urgent help needed
Post: Re: Urgent help needed

Thanks Chris I'll take a look at it. Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 2,171 27 Jan 2011, 22:43
    Thread: Urgent help needed
Post: Urgent help needed

I'm getting ready to go pick my mate up from Manchester airport In the morning he's flying in from New York and I'm picking him Up in the Delorean. On my way to get fuel I noticed I went over a bump a...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 2,171 27 Jan 2011, 21:27
    Thread: door seal
Post: Re: door seal

Well I do have a bag of new fir trees that I got from you when I replaced them and tapped them in all the damn teeth split off them, was well gutted.
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 3,705 21 Jan 2011, 20:49
    Thread: Rear Light Surrounds
Post: Re: Rear Light Surrounds

I'd love a set of those babies, can you still source them?
Mrdashbo 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 2 2,790 20 Jan 2011, 23:19
    Thread: Spares or a lot of Repair
Post: Re: Spares or a lot of Repair

Oh yes. That little beauty would earn you 6 months in the spare room!!!
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 9 4,995 20 Jan 2011, 22:51
    Thread: door seal
Post: Re: door seal

Not that one, I have a thin spongy strip between the bottom of the lower door panel and the door itself it's stuck directly where the row of bottom fir trees are. Do all DMC's have this or is it just ...
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 3,705 19 Jan 2011, 22:14
    Thread: door seal
Post: door seal

does anyone know where to get the black rubber strip that sits between the bottom of the door panel and the door? mike
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 3,705 18 Jan 2011, 17:48
    Thread: Drivers Door rattle
Post: Re: Drivers Door rattle

I laughed too it was so random. All fixed now so happy.
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,596 17 Jan 2011, 19:48
    Thread: Drivers Door rattle
Post: Re: Drivers Door rattle

Sorted, I took the drivers door panels off and discovered that the window motor had shaken it's Bracket loose. So I tightened it up and it no longer rattles Yipeeeeee But in a bizarre twist of fate...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,596 17 Jan 2011, 16:41
    Thread: Drivers Door rattle
Post: Re: Drivers Door rattle

Thanks Rich ....that's Sunday mornings job!
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,596 14 Jan 2011, 20:51
    Thread: Do or Die?
Post: Do or Die?

Now that i have had my Delorean for 3 and a half months i will share my reasons for originally buying one. i had planned in turning it into the time BTTF time machine. i have over the last 12 months ...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,929 13 Jan 2011, 15:39
    Thread: Drivers Door rattle
Post: Drivers Door rattle

As its title suggests i have a god annoying rattle in the drivers door. it sounds heavy and in the lower sections of the door when i go over bumps n stuff kinda driving me mad. before i disassemble al...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,596 13 Jan 2011, 15:32
    Thread: Milage
Post: Milage

Happy new year everyone. A question for comparison, what sort of milage do you get out of a full tank in your Delorean and how much (£££) does it take to fill your tank? Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 5 2,761 03 Jan 2011, 15:59
    Thread: Tyres for sale
Post: Tyres for sale

Hello & Merry Christmas, I have a full set of Fire Hawk Indy 500's part worn (but no much at all they will last a good long while) tyres for sale. offers welcome pm me Mike
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 1 1,635 17 Dec 2010, 20:28
    Thread: Been along time coming
Post: Re: Been along time coming

well done!!!
Mrdashbo New member? Say hello :) 22 11,825 02 Dec 2010, 19:12
    Thread: Wouldnt it be ice....
Post: Re: Wouldnt it be ice....

thanks guys - do i just top up with this mix or drain whats in there first?
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,575 01 Dec 2010, 20:10
    Thread: Wouldnt it be ice....
Post: Wouldnt it be ice....

so winters here and my Delorean is running like a dream. So to keep it that way I'm doing my little winter checks. i shall be doing a service on it soon oil change, filter etc. but i don't know what...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,575 30 Nov 2010, 22:38
    Thread: Wingray
Post: Re: Wingray

christ, Wingray thats just 10 miles from where i live and my girl could do with a service (Delorean not girlfriend) ;-) hmmmmm
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 11 4,892 25 Nov 2010, 22:36
    Thread: Recovering panels
Post: Recovering panels

I'm planning on recovering the panels that house the rear speakers. I've noticed that it's a vinyl material that appears to be quite thin and hard perhaps shaped by heat I'm not sure. Does anyone know...
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 1,891 21 Nov 2010, 20:20
    Thread: Rear speakers
Post: Rear speakers

Does anyone know how to remove the panels that cover the rear speakers, is it much trouble? Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,937 15 Nov 2010, 22:22
    Thread: Rain rain and more rain...
Post: Re: Rain rain and more rain...

Thanks. Will do
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,828 08 Nov 2010, 23:44
    Thread: Rain rain and more rain...
Post: Rain rain and more rain...

So it's been raining.. ALOT I've still got the leak in my back headliner area but thats due to a gap under the t panel that I am due to fix this weekend. However today the drivers side footwell was li...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 2 1,828 08 Nov 2010, 21:35
    Thread: door lock system
Post: Re: door lock system

oh ok, i did notice as well that the last relay (closest to the lock module) is missing is this important? Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 2,104 06 Nov 2010, 17:31
    Thread: Digital Clock
Post: Re: Digital Clock

i recentley (after reading this post took out my clock to see if it can be fixed. it has a white dot in one corner of the display. any ideas Mike
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 49 31,261 05 Nov 2010, 21:25
    Thread: door lock system
Post: Re: door lock system

...And what is that thick red wire that is not attached to anything on the door lock module? surely this is not meant to be just hanging? Mike
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 2,104 05 Nov 2010, 20:55
    Thread: Door LEDs
Post: Re: Door LEDs

Interesting did not know that !
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 6 3,109 04 Nov 2010, 22:59
    Thread: door lock system
Post: door lock system

I've just replaced my central locking module with a new one and guess what? it still does nothing not even a sound. as the manual doesn't specifically list a fuse that controls this i assume its live ...
Mrdashbo General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 2,104 04 Nov 2010, 21:31
    Thread: Door LEDs
Post: Re: Door LEDs

Bought! thank mate
Mrdashbo DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 6 3,109 04 Nov 2010, 21:27