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Thread: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delorean
Post: RE: Original Steering Column Cover From 1981 Delor...
| What one man accepts as a "reasonable offer" may not align with another man's considered "reasonable offer".
New can be had for £120 + postage.
New can be had for €140 + postage.
New and improved can... |
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Rissy |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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22 Nov 2024, 14:21 |
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Thread: Its quiet in here.....
Post: RE: Its quiet in here.....
| I think it's a trait most forums are suffering. No unique to this one. I still check in on the forums on a weekly basis (sometimes multiple times) as part of my "rounds". |
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Rissy |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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22 Nov 2024, 14:08 |
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Thread: DOC CLUB EVENT 2024 - 20-22nd Sept - Save the Date!
Post: RE: DOC CLUB EVENT 2024 - 20-22nd Sept - Save the...
| Excellent stuff! Leanne's already got us booked in for the Friday and Saturday night.
For those not on FB, the hotel is the Rusland Pool Hotel, Ulverston: https://ruslandpool.co.uk/
Newby Bridge, ... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
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08 Jul 2024, 11:22 |
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Thread: DOC CLUB EVENT 2024 - 20-22nd Sept - Save the Date!
Post: RE: DOC CLUB EVENT 2024 - 20-22nd Sept - Save the...
| I'm getting weekly grief from the Miss about her desperation to getting something booked in (Hotel wise) for the DOC event as the closer to the time we get, the more expensive hotels will become. I'v... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
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979 |
05 Jul 2024, 12:44 |
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Thread: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024
Post: RE: Really Retro Show, Staffs, 7 July 2024
| Sorry Claire, I thought I'd replied to this thread. My car is broken right now. I'll be lucky to get the car to the DOC event in September right now. Up to then I have far too much on as it is (not... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
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468 |
14 Jun 2024, 13:05 |
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Thread: Delorean boat - BTTF
Post: RE: Delorean boat - BTTF
| This is AMAZING! Job well done! This video made me laugh and smile the whole way. The reactions from the people in the pub when you opened the doors is one of these special amazing moments you'll n... |
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Rissy |
Back To The Future |
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19 Apr 2024, 07:24 |
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Thread: Ignoring marker lights laws
Post: RE: Ignoring marker lights laws
| I was the only car going round Silverstone the other year with Amber running lights at the front. Good way to pick me out of a crowd. :D |
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Rissy |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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13 Mar 2024, 22:30 |
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Thread: Ignoring marker lights laws
Post: RE: Ignoring marker lights laws
| I have all ambers (side markers and front bumper) acting as running lights. As long as you have complimentary white lights (white lights which are also on at the same time) you can have them as desig... |
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Rissy |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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13 Mar 2024, 14:21 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| Nice! Excellent work. Looks nice and clean! Lube it up on the return path (including bolt shafts of Y-Pipe). I’m sure it’ll never be as bad as that again. |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
05 Mar 2024, 08:11 |
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Thread: New(ish) member saying Hello!
Post: RE: New(ish) member saying Hello!
| (01 Mar 2024, 20:28)mattjeh Wrote: Im just curious of the approximate cost of a conversion on top of a running well restored example (which is what, about £50k these days?).
I think you're a bit un... |
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Rissy |
New member? Say hello :) |
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02 Mar 2024, 08:35 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| In my own humble experience, stud extractors are rarely worth the metal they're made from. Take a measurement of a complete bolt from that hole (from memory, you use two shorter bolts and two longer... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
27 Feb 2024, 09:27 |
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Thread: New(ish) member saying Hello!
Post: RE: New(ish) member saying Hello!
| Hi Paul,
In case you haven't done already; it's worth you joining the eurotec forum too. http://www.deloreaneurotec.uk/
There's a chap on there called "Admin-bloke", who's very nice (Real name Nick... |
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Rissy |
New member? Say hello :) |
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2,889 |
26 Feb 2024, 14:26 |
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Thread: Rusting Tesla Cyber Trucks
Post: Rusting Tesla Cyber Trucks
| I've just been reading an article on the new Cyber Trucks from Tesla, and reports from their new owners on how their newly purchased vehicles are "rusting" on the driveway after only a few weeks on th... |
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Rissy |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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16 Feb 2024, 09:05 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| That's really good that you managed to get the Y-pipe out by lifting it up and away from bolt remanence. I'm perplexed on how that was possible. My memory was telling me that the Y-pipe has to be mo... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
12 Feb 2024, 09:44 |
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Thread: Replacing 13 lines inc fuel Filter
Post: RE: Replacing 13 lines inc fuel Filter
| My advice would be to leave that lower elbow joint on the hardline alone. Unbolt the top connection to the fuel filter only, loosen off the bracket which holds the filter itself, and then unscrew the... |
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Rissy |
2 - Emission / Fuel Systems |
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08 Feb 2024, 13:22 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| To echo Chris P, when I was in my VOD, nearly 9yrs ago now, I had no intention of changing the water pump. I was in there for all the other reasons. Just by the sheer nature of draining down the coo... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
07 Feb 2024, 10:30 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| I had what you had. By the time I’d drilled out the shaft of the bolts, a light waggle of the Y-pipe loosened it straight off the remanence of the bolts, allowing the funny angle you need to get the ... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
06 Feb 2024, 23:37 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| You'll have to drill out the bolts which go through the Y-pipe if they've snapped off. The Y-pipe is not threaded, just the block underneath. Use the empty holes as your indicator to hole depth, and... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
06 Feb 2024, 14:51 |
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Thread: DeLorean Revival, Belfast 7-9June 2024
Post: RE: DeLorean Revival, Belfast 7-9June 2024
| (30 Jan 2024, 11:11)Rich Hanlon Wrote: Treat her to the bridal suite at the Europa with room service!
Well. In order to book the bridal suite, I'm sure one must first get married. THAT would be... |
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Rissy |
Ireland |
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30 Jan 2024, 14:27 |
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Thread: DeLorean Revival, Belfast 7-9June 2024
Post: RE: DeLorean Revival, Belfast 7-9June 2024
| I'll not be going unfortunately. This falls on Leanne's birthday weekend, and she'd be less than appreciative at spending her birthday in this manner. Got lots going on financially this year anyway,... |
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Rissy |
Ireland |
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1,709 |
30 Jan 2024, 09:28 |
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Thread: US Auto Show Oulton Park Cheshire 17th August 2024
Post: RE: US Auto Show Oulton Park Cheshire 17th August ...
| They probably wont be interested in a bunch of stainless steel British sports cars :P |
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Rissy |
Northern England |
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26 Jan 2024, 09:18 |
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Thread: DOC Tec
Post: RE: DOC Tec
| Nothing can replace getting hands on with your car with someone else who knows the car as well as, or better than you, for learning how to do jobs on your car, and for stopping stupid things happening... |
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Rissy |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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09 Jan 2024, 09:44 |
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Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
| Ah yes. Salt. I hadn't considered that at the time of writing, but after driving home from work, it's clear that exercise has already started down here. Type R is covered already. Perhaps not brin... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
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3,094 |
30 Nov 2023, 18:40 |
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Thread: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
Post: RE: East Midlands Xmas Meet 2023 - BOOKING MADE!
| So. Looking at the weather forecast for Saturday, it doesn't look at all bad. It leads me to wonder, how many of us might come in our D's on Saturday. I've not made my mind up yet, but if i decide ... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
21 |
3,094 |
30 Nov 2023, 13:51 |
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Thread: Air con / heater system - function advice please?
Post: RE: Air con / heater system - function advice plea...
| On the AC panel, the following energise the compressor to circulate your gases:
MAX (same as NORM but with hot water valve behind engine closing off hot water to the heater matrix in the cabin)
NORM ... |
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Rissy |
7 - Heating / Air Conditioning |
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705 |
27 Nov 2023, 10:44 |
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Thread: Angle drive
Post: RE: Angle drive
| Sounds like it’s more likely the dust cap slipping in the hub. I’d check there first, but I’d still go for a disassembly and relube etc and put back together again and see if there’s an improvement. ... |
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Rissy |
5 - Suspension / Steering |
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1,140 |
20 Nov 2023, 08:10 |
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Thread: Angle drive
Post: RE: Angle drive
| What's the giveaway? Speedo bounce?
If it's not actually snapped, then now is the time to take it off the car and assess. It may just need some attention to clean it up and regrease it etc. |
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Rissy |
5 - Suspension / Steering |
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1,140 |
19 Nov 2023, 09:22 |
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Thread: UK project Car for sale.£50k
Post: RE: UK project Car for sale.£50k
| I literally just watched “hub nut” on YouTube last night do his review of the DeLorean, and this was the car he used for his video. So funny I see it the very next day for sale! According to the vid... |
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Rissy |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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1,582 |
18 Nov 2023, 09:35 |
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Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!
| (08 Nov 2023, 10:19)Chris P Wrote: GDPR??
https://gprivate.com/67oiq |
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Rissy |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,241 |
08 Nov 2023, 12:49 |
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Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!
| Just in case, for additional information, Facebook is also searchable for keywords under specific groups. People posting repeatedly about the same questions could be avoided IF people understood that... |
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Rissy |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,241 |
03 Nov 2023, 10:25 |
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Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!
| WhatsApp chat history is entirely searchable by key words, and you also have the facility to flag messages if you want to specially refer to them later on again. |
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Rissy |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,241 |
02 Nov 2023, 23:21 |
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Thread: New Social Media Secretary!
Post: RE: New Social Media Secretary!
| Whatsapp isn't social media, but with groups made up within that platform, it can be considered similar, at least for those within the group.
I've tried to encourage people to use Whatsapp for this l... |
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Rissy |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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4,241 |
02 Nov 2023, 12:03 |
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Thread: Anyone tried 205/70 R14 on the front?
Post: RE: Anyone tried 205/70 R14 on the front?
| It really depends on ride height and suspension movement. What height are you running at right now. My car is quite low and the tyres miss everything ok. Not masses of margin. But ok. Couple that... |
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Rissy |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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17 Oct 2023, 13:25 |
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Thread: Oddly tempted
Post: RE: Oddly tempted
| Ha! so you're saying that unless you buy this, then you ARE doing this to a DeLorean!?
It's clearly an ex wacky rally car. Also, clearly from the lingo on the back window, sorry, windae; it's locate... |
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Rissy |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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2,198 |
11 Oct 2023, 17:17 |
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Thread: 2024 Club Calendar
Post: RE: 2024 Club Calendar
| Excellent work Claire.
I'll collect mine as usual at the NEC if that's ok.
Curious now. Where was the title image taken? |
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Rissy |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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3,751 |
09 Oct 2023, 13:17 |
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Thread: VIN No. 1867
Post: RE: VIN No. 1867
| Excellent work! Looks OEM now! |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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41,156 |
02 Oct 2023, 13:19 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| It's funny because I changed out my tank pickup hose a few years ago for a new one from Ed. I kept the original one which got pulled out of the fuel tank at the time (and also had a coil loaded into ... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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3,757 |
19 Sep 2023, 15:58 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| I was wondering if something like this might work. Plenty of options to configure it to your needs. Not sure where this, or any other cooler might go, i'll admit. It's got to be somewhere safe so t... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
18 |
3,757 |
14 Sep 2023, 08:52 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| (13 Sep 2023, 12:39)Guinney1971 Wrote: bloody hell, how are DI justifying charging pretty much 7x as much for it?
"Tried and tested (with instructions)" probably. Hell of expensive instructions! |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
18 |
3,757 |
13 Sep 2023, 12:40 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| Yeah and they don’t even produce it. I found this during my researching. Spot the difference?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164007090117?...media=COPY
Or if you want to be exact, and want black fitti... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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3,757 |
13 Sep 2023, 06:26 |
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Thread: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
Post: RE: First Breakdown - Advice / Solutions?
| Look at those fresh young faces! :)
I think the biggest impact to hot fuel in the tank is the continual circulation of fuel round the circulatory system (over a hot engine and through a pump working ... |
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Rissy |
Members Cars |
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3,757 |
12 Sep 2023, 12:46 |
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Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...
| Looks amazing. I'm happy to give up my phone number. I'll pass that on tomorrow evening during or after introductions. :) |
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Rissy |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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07 Sep 2023, 21:15 |
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Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...
| Scorchio!
My AC should be well used this weekend. Probably the most it’s ever been used since installing it!
Roll on my dashboard starting to crack now! :D |
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Rissy |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
63 |
11,440 |
07 Sep 2023, 17:22 |
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Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...
| Went to get the car fuelled up ready for Friday, last night. Lots of excited individuals in attendance at the forecourt, so much so that one guy even drove off gawping at the car as I filled it up, n... |
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Rissy |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
63 |
11,440 |
06 Sep 2023, 13:16 |
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Thread: Wheel nut torque settings
Post: RE: Wheel nut torque settings
| Never found that tight enough myself. I’ve always tightened to 100Nm. Never had an issue at that, although still found a couple come loose after 50-100 miles when rechecking. Never come loose after... |
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Rissy |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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1,207 |
04 Sep 2023, 07:06 |
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Thread: Shuttleworth Collection Air Shows, Bedfordshire, various dates 2024
Post: RE: Shuttleworth Collection Air Shows, Bedfordshir...
| Looks quite cool. Somewhere I've never been before. I'd be up for trying that out. I'd be pretty easy about which event, but obviously closer to the time will make things clearer on calendar compli... |
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Rissy |
Southern England |
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1,428 |
01 Sep 2023, 18:59 |
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Thread: DeLorean Day at GBCJ in Derbyshire
Post: RE: DeLorean Day at GBCJ in Derbyshire
| I was never going to make it unfortunately, otherwise I’d have said I’d be there. Crap weather most of the summer has meant trying to get some outdoor jobs done on the few remaining nice weekends we ... |
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Rissy |
Midlands |
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2,345 |
29 Aug 2023, 20:59 |
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Thread: 5222's bizzare no start
Post: RE: 5222's bizzare no start
| (27 Aug 2023, 15:16)theningiachicken Wrote: fix one thing and another appears :s
Ain’t that the truth. My full beam indicator on my binnacle isn’t working right now. It’s been like that for two ... |
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Rissy |
1 - Engine |
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4,056 |
27 Aug 2023, 15:27 |
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Thread: 5222's bizzare no start
Post: RE: 5222's bizzare no start
| Nice one. I was thinking about ignition coil today actually. It’s seems a bit difficult to easily identify an appropriate modern replacement. Bosch don’t seem to make them any more that I can see. |
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Rissy |
1 - Engine |
22 |
4,056 |
26 Aug 2023, 22:46 |
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Thread: Seal for top of original AC compressor?
Post: RE: Seal for top of original AC compressor?
| Take the bolt out, measure the thread diameter, and buy an HNBR O ring. Wet it with PAG100 oil before fitting it into place. I’m sure that will be all you’ll need. I’m sure it’s nothing special. |
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Rissy |
7 - Heating / Air Conditioning |
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26 Aug 2023, 18:11 |
