http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/ Wed, 20 May 2026 07:07:48 +0000 MyBB http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6446 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:05:39 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6446 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6439 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:11:27 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6439 Its a bit of a long shot but does anyone on here know if is possible to get hold of a governor? Just the casing with the generator would be fine. Any pointers gratefully received.]]> Its a bit of a long shot but does anyone on here know if is possible to get hold of a governor? Just the casing with the generator would be fine. Any pointers gratefully received.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6360 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:08:26 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6360
anyone got any ideas on what could be causing the issue?]]>
anyone got any ideas on what could be causing the issue?]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6334 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:33:45 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6334 My car has an autobox problem.
I had my doubts about the integrity of the box when I bought the project car, judging from the fact that the project had a spare governor.

The first indication of my "problem" was when driving it home.
The car had developed a whine and initially I put it down to the silencer box which gave up up the ghost. It drove ok for a few miles, however, I eventually lost drive in all gears and had to be recovered by the AA.

I later found out that by removing fuse 13 I could get drive in 3rd? and reverse. My limited DeLorean knowledge suggested to me a governor problem?

I changed the governor with my spare,tested by electronics guru Tony Cole 

Removing the sump, I checked the ohmage on the solenoids and they are fine. I installed a New filter and fresh fillup of 4.5 litres of ATF.

Fuse 13 is fine.

After it was all buttoned up, when I select 1 or 2, there is a high pitched whine with no drive.

When I Select drive or reverse, it drives but just 3rd (I guess) and reverse (see later video).

So I'm thinking that the gearbox is Fuc .....faulty?

The photo shows a small round pin (next to a 10mm spanner) that was stuck to a magnet in the sump.

This is the first auto car I've had in 48 years of driving just manual/stick cars, so this problem is not one I can think through

So my question is .... are there any recommendations for somebody in the UK, that I could drop the box to for a rebuild please?

Edit. I tried to upload a video showing the problem but to no avail.

Here is a link to the video. Cheers

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5uc9pPyxos6gVY68A

  IMG_20221001_181319_HDR.jpg (Size: 48.26 KB / Downloads: 129) ]]> My car has an autobox problem.
I had my doubts about the integrity of the box when I bought the project car, judging from the fact that the project had a spare governor.

The first indication of my "problem" was when driving it home.
The car had developed a whine and initially I put it down to the silencer box which gave up up the ghost. It drove ok for a few miles, however, I eventually lost drive in all gears and had to be recovered by the AA.

I later found out that by removing fuse 13 I could get drive in 3rd? and reverse. My limited DeLorean knowledge suggested to me a governor problem?

I changed the governor with my spare,tested by electronics guru Tony Cole 

Removing the sump, I checked the ohmage on the solenoids and they are fine. I installed a New filter and fresh fillup of 4.5 litres of ATF.

Fuse 13 is fine.

After it was all buttoned up, when I select 1 or 2, there is a high pitched whine with no drive.

When I Select drive or reverse, it drives but just 3rd (I guess) and reverse (see later video).

So I'm thinking that the gearbox is Fuc .....faulty?

The photo shows a small round pin (next to a 10mm spanner) that was stuck to a magnet in the sump.

This is the first auto car I've had in 48 years of driving just manual/stick cars, so this problem is not one I can think through

So my question is .... are there any recommendations for somebody in the UK, that I could drop the box to for a rebuild please?

Edit. I tried to upload a video showing the problem but to no avail.

Here is a link to the video. Cheers

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5uc9pPyxos6gVY68A

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  20220901_170016.jpg (Size: 70.8 KB / Downloads: 79) Hiya Guys

After a quick conversation with Rich and a few others at the Ambergate meet I decided to dive into the Auto box oil change on my car, Ive posted a few pictures here, opinions welcomed on the condition etc and the full throttle switch as well.

So i drained the oil down and boy did it need doing it smelt vile burnt and very dark in colour im guessing not been changed for a long while.

The filter looked grubby and the magnet had onviousl done its infact the iron fillings gung looked almost alive   

The original sump gasket looked like a home made paper gasket doubled up but the cork and filter looked pretty original ish.

So I left it to drain overnight fitted new cork gasket and filter and new cork gasket (with a smear or RTV) then resealed and filled with nice fresh oil, I have cycled the gearbox through drive 1 2 and reverse ready for a run out this afto.

But while doing this I though I would check on the full throttle kick down switch after a quick conversation with Rich on sunday, I just wanted to check that I was in the right area because at full throttle the switch is miles off of any contact with a lever to activate it 

Leaving me a little puzzled. 


Mich

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  20220901_170016.jpg (Size: 70.8 KB / Downloads: 79) Hiya Guys

After a quick conversation with Rich and a few others at the Ambergate meet I decided to dive into the Auto box oil change on my car, Ive posted a few pictures here, opinions welcomed on the condition etc and the full throttle switch as well.

So i drained the oil down and boy did it need doing it smelt vile burnt and very dark in colour im guessing not been changed for a long while.

The filter looked grubby and the magnet had onviousl done its infact the iron fillings gung looked almost alive   

The original sump gasket looked like a home made paper gasket doubled up but the cork and filter looked pretty original ish.

So I left it to drain overnight fitted new cork gasket and filter and new cork gasket (with a smear or RTV) then resealed and filled with nice fresh oil, I have cycled the gearbox through drive 1 2 and reverse ready for a run out this afto.

But while doing this I though I would check on the full throttle kick down switch after a quick conversation with Rich on sunday, I just wanted to check that I was in the right area because at full throttle the switch is miles off of any contact with a lever to activate it 

Leaving me a little puzzled. 


Mich

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Additionally, however;

Is the 'final drive' or diff separate from the gearbox?  If so, presumably there's another pair of drain/fill plugs to find?

And if I wanted to change the oil in there as well, how much litreage should I expect, and is it the same stuff as for the gearbox?

Grateful for advice,

Cheers!

Ivan
(80sthrowback..)]]>
Additionally, however;

Is the 'final drive' or diff separate from the gearbox?  If so, presumably there's another pair of drain/fill plugs to find?

And if I wanted to change the oil in there as well, how much litreage should I expect, and is it the same stuff as for the gearbox?

Grateful for advice,

Cheers!

Ivan
(80sthrowback..)]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6278 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:21:04 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6278 Chris]]> Chris]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6189 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:25:17 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6189
Transmission wise I am advised that you can make direction shifts with the cable with the cable when out if the car?

Cable rotates no issue but no forward back movement.

Inside trans us like this, can I make manual changes to check basic P N DR work?

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Transmission wise I am advised that you can make direction shifts with the cable with the cable when out if the car?

Cable rotates no issue but no forward back movement.

Inside trans us like this, can I make manual changes to check basic P N DR work?

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Sometimes I cant get the car into gear and other times - the car is in gear but not going anywhere - so pretty sure its the clutch slave cylinder.

I've had a look underneath the car on the drive - but couldn't get near it.

I did read in an old post of someone attacking it from above which might be a bit easier.

Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

Alternatively - anyone know a mobile mechanic DeLorean friendly in Leicestershire??]]>
Sometimes I cant get the car into gear and other times - the car is in gear but not going anywhere - so pretty sure its the clutch slave cylinder.

I've had a look underneath the car on the drive - but couldn't get near it.

I did read in an old post of someone attacking it from above which might be a bit easier.

Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

Alternatively - anyone know a mobile mechanic DeLorean friendly in Leicestershire??]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6043 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:17:01 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6043 I have to confess that I'm not a DeLorean owner. I'm looking for a 4141 gearbox for a Renault 25.
Failing that, if someone could recommend a good gearbox repair shop in UK or Ireland( I'm in Northern Ireland).

I've been told that the gearbox ran out of oil which caused the damage.

Any help or pointers appreciated,
Thanks]]> I have to confess that I'm not a DeLorean owner. I'm looking for a 4141 gearbox for a Renault 25.
Failing that, if someone could recommend a good gearbox repair shop in UK or Ireland( I'm in Northern Ireland).

I've been told that the gearbox ran out of oil which caused the damage.

Any help or pointers appreciated,
Thanks]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6041 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6041
It looks like there is a roll pin to tap out then a castellated but to undo but I assume that will also lose end load on the diff.

Also does anyone have a part cross-reference for the seals?

Thanks!
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It looks like there is a roll pin to tap out then a castellated but to undo but I assume that will also lose end load on the diff.

Also does anyone have a part cross-reference for the seals?

Thanks!
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Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5957 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:02:47 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5957 104002END FITTNG G/SHIFT 
Its ontop of the auto gear box and is leaking a little I want to adapt a spanner to tighten it up without taking the gearbox out.
Thanks Spencer]]> 104002END FITTNG G/SHIFT 
Its ontop of the auto gear box and is leaking a little I want to adapt a spanner to tighten it up without taking the gearbox out.
Thanks Spencer]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5781 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:44:56 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5781 Clutch works perfect and allows to select gears , But on releasing the clutch the does not move what’s so ever , any help appreciated ,]]> Clutch works perfect and allows to select gears , But on releasing the clutch the does not move what’s so ever , any help appreciated ,]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5773 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:41:02 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5773
After putting my car back together last week, and now the snow is finally gone, I thought I'd take it out for a drive.

Drives well - no issues apart from the gearbox - for some reason 4th gear will not engage

It's like the gear is not there at all - no grinding etc just feels like theres nothing there - like a wall, so you can even move the stick toward the gear.

I tried taking the centre console top off as the car has a weird metal gaitor, just to make sure it wasn't that, and to check if anything was stuck in the linkage at the gear stick end but it all looked ok.


All the other gears work fine without issue - no slipping etc

Any ideas? It doesn't stop me driving it as I can skip it, but it would be good to get it sorted! I'll have to get it on some ramps to have a look underneath when I have a chance.

Cheers!]]>
After putting my car back together last week, and now the snow is finally gone, I thought I'd take it out for a drive.

Drives well - no issues apart from the gearbox - for some reason 4th gear will not engage

It's like the gear is not there at all - no grinding etc just feels like theres nothing there - like a wall, so you can even move the stick toward the gear.

I tried taking the centre console top off as the car has a weird metal gaitor, just to make sure it wasn't that, and to check if anything was stuck in the linkage at the gear stick end but it all looked ok.


All the other gears work fine without issue - no slipping etc

Any ideas? It doesn't stop me driving it as I can skip it, but it would be good to get it sorted! I'll have to get it on some ramps to have a look underneath when I have a chance.

Cheers!]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5772 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:27:01 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5772
I thought if I end up having to refurbish my master cylinder, I'll also want to change the hose from the reservoir to the cylinder.

The issue I first have is that one of the rivnuts is spinning (awkward one on bottom right of panel) - I've bought a special countersink end cutter to help me remove it - need to get the screw out first though.

The question I have is - why are there foam gaskets and a load of sealant around this panel?

I've been told that was done in the factory, but why does this panel need foam gaskets and sealant? Is it to stop petrol fumes from entering the front storage area?

Seems like overkill with the above and the number of screws, but I assume there must be a good reason.

Cheers!]]>
I thought if I end up having to refurbish my master cylinder, I'll also want to change the hose from the reservoir to the cylinder.

The issue I first have is that one of the rivnuts is spinning (awkward one on bottom right of panel) - I've bought a special countersink end cutter to help me remove it - need to get the screw out first though.

The question I have is - why are there foam gaskets and a load of sealant around this panel?

I've been told that was done in the factory, but why does this panel need foam gaskets and sealant? Is it to stop petrol fumes from entering the front storage area?

Seems like overkill with the above and the number of screws, but I assume there must be a good reason.

Cheers!]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5771 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:27:08 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5771
I posted on the other threas on rebuild kits about getting new seals for my girling master cylinder.

I was wondering if it worth getting the unit resleeved? There is a company called pastparts that do it, but wanted to know if anyone else has done it before?

I'm not sure what the state of the inside of the master cylinder will be, hence looking at this.

Cheers!

Priesh]]>
I posted on the other threas on rebuild kits about getting new seals for my girling master cylinder.

I was wondering if it worth getting the unit resleeved? There is a company called pastparts that do it, but wanted to know if anyone else has done it before?

I'm not sure what the state of the inside of the master cylinder will be, hence looking at this.

Cheers!

Priesh]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5699 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 20:19:25 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5699 I remember rebuilding a friends with a kit from Martin (I think) back in the day.

Anyway got a kit from these guys for £14 
http://www.northwestclassic.co.uk/


Part number SP2139  


Cover boot is different but will fit even though it's tricky. 

Nick H]]> I remember rebuilding a friends with a kit from Martin (I think) back in the day.

Anyway got a kit from these guys for £14 
http://www.northwestclassic.co.uk/


Part number SP2139  


Cover boot is different but will fit even though it's tricky. 

Nick H]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5426 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:26:58 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5426 Just wanting to check on what is factory spec oil and are there any recommended makes/types.
Cheers.]]> Just wanting to check on what is factory spec oil and are there any recommended makes/types.
Cheers.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5388 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:58:37 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5388
Hopefully a quick one.

I am trying to remove my leather gear gait or to send off to get a replacement leather one made up with black leather and red stitching. 

I have tried to get 'physical' with the gear knob by trying to unscrew it, but don't want to put to much force into it.

Does anybody know how these gear knobs are removed? Do I need to 'man up' and use 2 white knuckles and a grunt?

Many thanks in advance.

Andy Smith]]>
Hopefully a quick one.

I am trying to remove my leather gear gait or to send off to get a replacement leather one made up with black leather and red stitching. 

I have tried to get 'physical' with the gear knob by trying to unscrew it, but don't want to put to much force into it.

Does anybody know how these gear knobs are removed? Do I need to 'man up' and use 2 white knuckles and a grunt?

Many thanks in advance.

Andy Smith]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5189 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:47:24 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=5189