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    Thread: After 20 years of waiting!
Post: Re: After 20 years of waiting!

The only other way i can think of is, make a plate up with 2 holes each end, then drill and tap out (m6 will be ok) head, smarm the plate up and bolt it down, then move sensor somewhere else Ie on a t...
Tourettes Tony Members Cars 21 16,867 26 Sep 2009, 15:58
    Thread: After 20 years of waiting!
Post: Re: After 20 years of waiting!

get it helicoiled mate, trouble with these cars is, you dont know what was done 20 years ago. The joys of a 28year old car :( TT
Tourettes Tony Members Cars 21 16,867 26 Sep 2009, 09:31
    Thread: Tiger Seal V's Silicone Sealer
Post: Re: Tiger Seal V's Silicone Sealer

Tiger seal for bits you dont want to get off in a hurry, silicon for bits you do want to get off, also good for showers and baths but only in white :D TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 2 2,252 14 Sep 2009, 09:22
    Thread: Hadliegh high street DeLorean spotted was it you?
Post: Re: Hadliegh high street DeLorean spotted was it y...

not guilty TT :D
Tourettes Tony Members Cars 1 3,060 12 Sep 2009, 14:31
    Thread: Engines for sale
Post: Re: Engines for sale

looks like the later prv to me TT
Tourettes Tony DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 5,606 03 Aug 2009, 17:11
    Thread: Quick question.....Anyone towed a Delorean?
Post: Re: Quick question.....Anyone towed a Delorean?

or just get the RAC or the AA to put the car on a flat bed :D TT
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 6 3,925 02 Aug 2009, 16:52
    Thread: delorean needed brighton april 2010
Post: delorean needed brighton april 2010

any one want it pm me thanks tt
Tourettes Tony TV/Film Hire and Work Requests 1 2,626 30 Jul 2009, 18:14
    Thread: Drivers side mirror glass
Post: Re: Drivers side mirror glass

mine were made up a few years back, so i wpuld go down that route TT
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 4,357 27 Jul 2009, 20:26
    Thread: Delorean seen on Canvey Island??
Post: Re: Delorean seen on Canvey Island??

mysery solved its jason monks car :D when it was running :lol: the penny dropped just now TT
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 3,235 27 Jul 2009, 19:14
    Thread: Delorean seen on Canvey Island??
Post: Re: Delorean seen on Canvey Island??

not me :o tt
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 3,235 26 Jul 2009, 11:26
    Thread: DeLorean News Issue 45
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 45

got mine on tuesday, another top edition :D TT
Tourettes Tony Latest DOC News 7 6,261 24 Jul 2009, 18:26
    Thread: DeLorean Repossession
Post: Re: DeLorean Repossession

well if that wasn't a set up im normal :D TT
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 5 3,563 14 Jul 2009, 21:41
    Thread: Fancy dropping a turbo into your De???
Post: Re: Fancy dropping a turbo into your De???

450 bhp :shock: best way buy an esprit TT :lol:
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 3 2,658 14 Jul 2009, 21:35
    Thread: Springs
Post: Re: Springs

Mine are from 4 years ago, anyone else got theres then ? TT
Tourettes Tony 5 - Suspension / Steering 48 33,739 06 Jul 2009, 07:54
    Thread: TORSION BAR NOW AVAILABLE
Post: Re: TORSION BAR NOW AVAILABLE

A bit odd looking but against the others a bargain TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 8 4,684 05 Jul 2009, 20:12
    Thread: WANTED: Rear Brake Disc
Post: Re: WANTED: Rear Brake Disc

if you cant get one just get it skimmed TT
Tourettes Tony DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,133 05 Jul 2009, 11:18
    Thread: WANTED: Water Pipe rear
Post: Re: WANTED: Water Pipe rear

Any s/hand ones about ? TT
Tourettes Tony DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 4 3,164 05 Jul 2009, 09:35
    Thread: Matching Green
Post: Re: Matching Green

Dan1986 Wrote:I went to matching green last year and won this prize: [Image: http://www.martinstacey.btinternet.co.uk.../award.jpg] Best sports car lol dan :lol: :lol: TT
Tourettes Tony Events Archive 13 8,740 03 Jul 2009, 15:46
    Thread: MOT failure
Post: Re: MOT failure

i feel a mini meet coming on :D TT
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 25 12,727 03 Jul 2009, 15:44
    Thread: Aircon failure plus R134a capacity query
Post: Re: Aircon failure plus R134a capacity query

My mate who does the Aircon can get them made up, pm me if you want his number TT
Tourettes Tony 7 - Heating / Air Conditioning 3 3,897 01 Jul 2009, 23:55
    Thread: head gaskets
Post: head gaskets

Anyone out there have any r/h head gaskets ( dizzy side lh as you look at engine) cheers TT
Tourettes Tony 1 - Engine 0 1,342 01 Jul 2009, 20:12
    Thread: barleylands classic car (poop) show 11th 12 th july
Post: Re: barleylands classic car (poop) show 11th 12 th...

thanks chris i must have put the other one up, wot a bell end i am lol TT
Tourettes Tony Events Archive 4 3,787 30 Jun 2009, 20:13
    Thread: Classic motor show Barleylands, Billericay
Post: Re: Classic motor show Barleylands, Billericay

im going just to update but only one day, i get a bit bored telling punters the same ole questions TT
Tourettes Tony Events Archive 11 6,971 30 Jun 2009, 20:12
    Thread: barleylands classic car (poop) show 11th 12 th july
Post: barleylands classic car (poop) show 11th 12 th jul...

Anyone up for this near basildon essex TT
Tourettes Tony Events Archive 4 3,787 29 Jun 2009, 23:45
    Thread: Steering rack rubber gaiters/ boots
Post: Re: Steering rack rubber gaiters/ boots

chris you cant have any unsoiled boots i dont believe it :wink: TT
Tourettes Tony 5 - Suspension / Steering 4 4,772 29 Jun 2009, 18:40
    Thread: RIP MY HUBBY ANDY STEELE
Post: Re: RIP MY HUBBY ANDY STEELE

I as many others find this a shock, Andy really was a genuine lovely person. TT
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 49 24,231 29 Jun 2009, 14:34
    Thread: urgent ...can't get the alternator 2 brown wire plug off.
Post: Re: urgent ...can't get the alternator 2 brown wir...

can you get a pic up here mate TT
Tourettes Tony 3 - Electrical 8 4,401 27 Jun 2009, 14:30
    Thread: RIP Michael Jackson
Post: Re: RIP Michael Jackson

he aint gone i saw him in my local chippy
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 10 5,576 26 Jun 2009, 23:03
    Thread: back in oz....
Post: Re: back in oz....

great to hear from you, but do yourself a favour dont move back here lol TT
Tourettes Tony General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 6 4,642 26 Jun 2009, 19:46
    Thread: Happy Birthday Rich HH!!
Post: Re: Happy Birthday DickyH!!

happy birthday mate TT :D
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 15 8,158 26 Jun 2009, 19:45
    Thread: Pilot Bearing Removal/fitting
Post: Re: Pilot Bearing Removal/fitting

fill it up with grease put a socket that just fits in the hole put on extension bar, hit it and it should pop out TT
Tourettes Tony 1 - Engine 1 1,836 24 Jun 2009, 21:58
    Thread: Coolant leak - I think!
Post: Re: Coolant leak - I think!

the way its going maybe we should set a production line up chris, :D me smoking and swearing helping out, you doing the rebuilds lol TT
Tourettes Tony 1 - Engine 69 33,800 24 Jun 2009, 18:53
    Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event - Chirk, Shropshire, 11-13 June 2010
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event - Chirk, Shropshire, 11-13...

Claire Usher Wrote:ah the special guest. Well lets just say, this is a closely guarded secret, but believe me, ANYONE who has an interest in DeLorean, the factory, and how the cars were made and deve...
Tourettes Tony DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 193 138,798 24 Jun 2009, 18:22
    Thread: Springs
Post: Re: Springs

I brought my set about 4 years ago and have had no problems. Maybe the steel used in some batches were brought in from the eastern block countries or china and used by the manufacturers unbeknown to a...
Tourettes Tony 5 - Suspension / Steering 48 33,739 24 Jun 2009, 18:20
    Thread: Hub Spacer
Post: Re: Hub Spacer

whats en8 a new band Rich :lol: TT
Tourettes Tony 5 - Suspension / Steering 12 9,969 23 Jun 2009, 21:57
    Thread: Changing magnets on blower motor
Post: Re: Changing magnets on blower motor

Out of curio, the vaccuum that operates the mode switch, does it come from the top r/h rear of the inlet manifold (this was one thing that actually worked on my car) TT
Tourettes Tony 7 - Heating / Air Conditioning 17 12,795 23 Jun 2009, 21:54
    Thread: Hub Spacer
Post: Re: Hub Spacer

they may be hardened but check first TT
Tourettes Tony 5 - Suspension / Steering 12 9,969 23 Jun 2009, 18:43
    Thread: urgent ...can't get the alternator 2 brown wire plug off.
Post: Re: urgent ...can't get the alternator 2 brown wir...

the worse thing you can do is snap the connector, me personally would cut it near the connector and work on it away from the car, worse way you only have to solder and heat shrink it TT
Tourettes Tony 3 - Electrical 8 4,401 23 Jun 2009, 18:41
    Thread: Recession
Post: Re: Recession

ha ha TT
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 5 3,223 22 Jun 2009, 18:56
    Thread: braided hoses
Post: Re: braided hoses

thanks chris / dan TT
Tourettes Tony 6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 4 4,556 21 Jun 2009, 17:56
    Thread: Birks to the future. WHAT THE!
Post: Re: Birks to the future. WHAT THE!

Nice one paul and great title TT
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 18 8,495 19 Jun 2009, 14:54
    Thread: How old do I feel? lol
Post: Re: How old do I feel? lol

i remember spending old pennies :cry: TT
Tourettes Tony Off topic talk, general chat etc 10 5,513 16 Jun 2009, 19:41
    Thread: Removing Gearbox
Post: Re: Removing Gearbox

sounds like a seized thrust bearing to me, give it a good yank it should come out. But do your self a favour get a volvo 260 or 760 manual far more useful TT
Tourettes Tony 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 4 4,566 16 Jun 2009, 19:40
    Thread: water otterstat
Post: Re: water otterstat

just make sure its seals ok with clip on TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 4 2,857 15 Jun 2009, 23:33
    Thread: water otterstat
Post: Re: water otterstat

unclip it but make sure you get out all the rotten rubber and simply push in a new seal and stat TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 4 2,857 15 Jun 2009, 20:55
    Thread: DOC-UK at Trowell Steam and Classic Car Show 14.06.09
Post: Re: DOC-UK at Trowell Steam and Classic Car Show 1...

i do like them sort of shows more personal, and looks like the weather was good TT :D
Tourettes Tony Events Archive 4 3,217 15 Jun 2009, 20:53
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

your spot on there, my idle motor has more horse power than my engine lol TT
Tourettes Tony 1 - Engine 11 6,208 14 Jun 2009, 22:33
    Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on

could be the idle motor or idle speed controler, the oil pressure is dropping due to lower idle so i wouldnt worry about that as long as i doesnt stay the same when you rev it hope this helps TT
Tourettes Tony 1 - Engine 11 6,208 14 Jun 2009, 21:38
    Thread: Leak into passenger footwell
Post: Re: Leak into passenger footwell

i found the easiest way to dry these cars out is by using petrol and a zippo :lol: TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 9 4,978 14 Jun 2009, 15:15
    Thread: Leak into passenger footwell
Post: Re: Leak into passenger footwell

Mine leaked when i got mine, it turned out to be coming from the air intake for the heating/aircon under the wiper grill thingy TT
Tourettes Tony 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 9 4,978 13 Jun 2009, 11:08