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Thread: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
Post: RE: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delor...
(27 Nov 2024, 02:44)Azar Wrote: Hello, is it still available?
Yes, i never got a reply. PM me and we can share details :) |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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27 Nov 2024, 09:01 |
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Thread: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
Post: RE: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delor...
Yes thats acceptable, PM your offer and i will reply with my details :) |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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22 Nov 2024, 17:31 |
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Thread: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
Post: RE: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delor...
Some pics - right click on an image and ask to open in new tab for full page image.
Some pics |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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19 Nov 2024, 10:24 |
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Thread: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
Post: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
I have this left over from 4 Deloreans I have now restored and sold. Just make a reasonable offer.
:) |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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17 Nov 2024, 10:50 |
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Thread: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sale from VIN 5255
Post: RE: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sa...
(03 Sep 2018, 21:26)Chris Hawes Wrote: (03 Sep 2018, 10:24)marty Wrote: (23 Feb 2018, 13:44)Guinney1971 Wrote: wow, that exhaust was the stuff of legends Hawsey!
Hi there is this still for sale... |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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14 Sep 2018, 07:28 |
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Thread: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sale from VIN 5255
Post: RE: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sa...
(23 Feb 2018, 13:44)Guinney1971 Wrote: wow, that exhaust was the stuff of legends Hawsey!
Hi there is this still for sale? (unlikely as this was ages ago) :D |
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marty |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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4,690 |
03 Sep 2018, 10:24 |
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Thread: NEW DELOREANS!!!
Post: NEW DELOREANS!!!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/del...ilt-again/ |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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29 Jan 2016, 16:34 |
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Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
(22 Jan 2016, 20:21)88mph Wrote: I'd never even seen a Delorean in real life until after I'd bought mine.
I think there is only me and Tom in the whole SouthWest (from Bristol down) Is that right?
M... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Jan 2016, 23:25 |
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Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Thanks for the reply, I always forget how to ask a thread to email me when someone has replied, hence my late arrival!
I wonder how many are MOT'd?
I attach a nice pic of the car in the rain taken b... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Jan 2016, 20:34 |
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Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
This might have been asked before, does anyone know how many DeLoreans are in the UK currently? |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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20 Jan 2016, 17:32 |
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Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Nick H Wrote:Think of it as the DMC-24H
More like DMC-142 if its going by the original price that the DMC was going to be :lol: Crazy money for the top spec but 0-60 in 3.2, that's just plain sill... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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10 Oct 2015, 08:57 |
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Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
True enough, he didn't really need to add the falcon wings but I don't experience any issues with the weather in the DeLorean.
He would have been better off with normal doors, a lower cost and still ... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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06 Oct 2015, 13:54 |
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Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Too much really.
It is thought to be around $80,000+ but I am guessing (praying) resale to be pretty strong.
http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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05 Oct 2015, 22:29 |
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Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Yes, I have a reservation on one.
Looks awesome. |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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05 Oct 2015, 07:56 |
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Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing
I am sending it to Chris - Thank god I asked :oops: |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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13 Aug 2015, 09:14 |
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Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing
Oh bugger, you are all talking me out of it LOL!
I have by no means discounted the idea of shipping it up to Chris. I was just trying to avoid the 400 mile round trip.
Hmmmm I will need to rethink ... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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07 Aug 2015, 13:36 |
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Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing
Chris P Wrote:Let us know how you get on, i'd be very interested.
However, the USA is a VERY big place and must have many such workshops…yet many owners still wait for Chris Nicholson. I wonder wh... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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07 Aug 2015, 10:12 |
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Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Dents and polishing
Hi,
I am in the market to get a few dents removed around the wheel arches and a full polish.
I would love to use PJ Grady but he is a fair old distance from me and thus that causes a few issues/cost... |
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marty |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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06 Aug 2015, 22:35 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
andyd Wrote:marty
Re your fuel hose, I saw this on another forum and thought I would post it up.
http://scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopi ... 48#p332348
Just for info, maybe keep an eye on it?
Cheers
a... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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13 Apr 2015, 22:07 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
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 was the smel... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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13 Apr 2015, 14:11 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
88mph Wrote:When the coil was cold it produced a stronger spark, but a hot coil didn't have the power to jump in the distributor cap.
Might be worth checking.
I will check that, however it surprised ... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
07 Apr 2015, 17:14 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
Max Power Wrote:When you say thermo time switch readings are normal,what did you find,I have come across different readings depending on which forum I looked on,but I had the problem again Sunday,the... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
07 Apr 2015, 17:12 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
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 |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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07 Apr 2015, 17:09 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
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.
I have now added the one way valve and ... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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06 Apr 2015, 14:16 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
Great explanation, thank you.
I often forget the engine is as complex as it is, which is fairly advanced for 1980's.
I shall carry on with all other checks and check valve addition.
PS: Your car l... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
29 Mar 2015, 17:18 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
OK, so all my check valve and clips have arrived.
It is way too windy outside to do anything today but before I start I have a nagging question in my head.
1. My car starts from cold
2. IT Doesn't ... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
29 Mar 2015, 14:36 |
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Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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26 Mar 2015, 20:29 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
Wow, thanks Chris, very detailed, I can't go wrong with that.
I shall have it in bits later next week I hope.
As a side note (possible another symptom of the engine starting), this engine has aggres... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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22 Mar 2015, 20:09 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
OK, the fuel accumulator has already been replaced in the last 6 months, the fuel pump in the last 18 months, so that leaves the check valve or the primary pressure regulator, what is and where is the... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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22 Mar 2015, 13:54 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
88mph Wrote:Going well. It only needed a very light resto. I wasn't ever after a show-car, just a driver with everything working correctly.
To be honest it could do with new seat covers, but I've just... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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22 Mar 2015, 13:50 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
I think the problems are generally when the engine has run until hot and then shut down for a period of time - not whilst actually running.
I guess the fuel is draining out of the fuel line back into... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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21 Mar 2015, 13:03 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
I found these. The valve is rated for injection pressure and has a lifetime warranty (for what ever that's worth).
I shall update the results.
Cheers |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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21 Mar 2015, 11:06 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
I shall do it now! :wink: |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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19 Mar 2015, 20:54 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
I just spotted this on an invoice from 2013.
Does this suggest this might not be the problem? |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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19 Mar 2015, 10:45 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem
Thank you for both your replies.
I am actually low on fuel now, so that seems like a good plan, I shall remove, inspect and post my findings.
Thanks for the "subscribe" advice, I have wondered how t... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
19 Mar 2015, 10:22 |
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Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Starting possible problem
Hi there,
1st question, how do you set up your account so that you get an email when a new post comes up on the website?
2nd and main question:
My car starts first time every time in sub zero or wa... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30,633 |
18 Mar 2015, 18:45 |
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Thread: Stainless steel repairs
Post: Re: Stainless steel repairs
MikeWard Wrote:Chris Williams Wrote:I'm afraid your best bet really is Chris @PJ Grady, would you trust your car with anyone else???
I would agree with that 100%, Chris N is the only person I would fe... |
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marty |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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10 Feb 2015, 19:50 |
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Thread: Stainless steel repairs
Post: Stainless steel repairs
Hi everyone,
I have a few small dinks that I want repaired and I would very much like PJ to do the work but he is the other side of the country.
Is there anyone in the south west that can do this ki... |
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marty |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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5,119 |
10 Feb 2015, 13:40 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Here's what I did:
I attached a long rubber hose to the brass nipple on the top of the water pump and undid the thread a few turns.
I then held the tube 2 meters above the car and topped up the water ... |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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31 Jan 2015, 18:19 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
I shall try bleeding it in the morning, there is no extra pipe going to the bottle. How do I add that feature?
Many thanks |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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31 Jan 2015, 00:17 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
88mph Wrote:Cars looking good Marty.
Any problems from the old bill regarding the number plates?
Where did you get them from?
Nothing from the plod so far, went past one today and no problems - all d... |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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31 Jan 2015, 00:15 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
OK, I shall try the bleed and order a new thermostat , the otterstat is only 12 months old and has already failed so I may look at wings b cool or something for that, although they are fairly new terr... |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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30 Jan 2015, 16:59 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Well she's been on the road a while now and all is going well, other than a few switches and bits and bobs failing.
I have a question about cooling of the engine, I think I have a fault of some descr... |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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30 Jan 2015, 16:02 |
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Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Happy New Year to you.
The car looks great! |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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31 Dec 2014, 17:28 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
88mph Wrote:That's near Gilgit on the KKH. Was great fun crossing in flip-flops!! :lol:
YOU HAVE ACTUALLY CROSSED IT!? :shock: |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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30 Dec 2014, 17:14 |
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Thread: Catalytic Converters Stage II
Post: Re: Catalytic Converters Stage II
In the UK there is no requirement for them on a car of this age. However if they are performance Cats then it probably isn't worth it as you say.
The car sounds VERY throaty throughout the rev range ... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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30 Dec 2014, 11:33 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
At least it's not this bridge I saw, that you have to cross to get to your garage! |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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30 Dec 2014, 10:44 |
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Thread: Catalytic Converters Stage II
Post: Catalytic Converters Stage II
Hi,
I have recently imported a 1981 DeLorean from Florida with a Stage II Engine producing a suggested 197 Bhp.
I am curious about the Cats that I assume sit here (see attached image). Is it worth ... |
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marty |
1 - Engine |
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3,788 |
29 Dec 2014, 23:56 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
88mph Wrote:How's it drive?
Good question! Although I have driven on the left side of a car abroad before, I have never driven a left hand drive in this country before and I have also never driven a... |
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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29 Dec 2014, 18:52 |
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Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
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marty |
New member? Say hello :) |
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28 Dec 2014, 20:57 |