Re: [DML] Under the manifold, was tab repair

[jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxxxxxxx>]

I used a small rounded off tool to remove the crap
from mine.  It took a long time to clean it out.  I
found enough copper rings to redo half the fuel
injection, several regular washers, paper, and a banjo
bolt i lost several months earlier.  Everyone should
know that the pictures I sent were before photos, the
engine casting now is in pristine condition.  I home
to have the car running in the next 2 weeks as im
waiting for some parts to come in.

jordan 11613




--- cruznmd <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Around the first 1/3 of last year I ended up
> re-conditioning the 
> upper half of my engine. (Headgaskets, seals, etc) I
> ordered the kit 
> from DMCH. Out of paranoia, I also replaced every
> thermistor and 
> vacuum switch that screws into the "Y" pipe.
> 
> My valley was totally packed with potting soil
> quality dirt, O-rings, 
> copper rings, screws, acorns etc. It took several
> hours to get dig 
> all that out and actually get it clean. I was very
> fortunate not to 
> have a coolant leaks and the corrosion that they
> cause.
> 
> If you're wondering, this is a condition common to
> neglected 
> DeLoreans, and if you buy a beater with the
> intention of restoring it 
> to glory, it's a condition that should be fixed as
> soon as possible.
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DMCVIN6683
> <dmcvin6683@xxxx> wrote:
> > I just changed my water pump and all of the hoses
> under the intake 
> in 
> > the summer of 2003. I found lots of debris that
> looked like dirt 
> mixed 
> > with antifreeze with some copper O-rings and a
> bolt. I had to use a 
> > screwdriver lightly to scrape loose the debris and
> a wet-dry vacuum 
> to 
> > suck all of the junk out of the valley and the
> pockets under the 
> > intake. This is a very critical area that should
> be cleaned with 
> every 
> > water pump replacement or if you store your
> vehicle outside in 
> harsh 
> > conditions you should try to pull your intake just
> to inspect this 
> area 
> > if you have never cleaned under the intake.
> > 
> > There is a picture floating around somewhere where
> one of the 
> valleys 
> > actually was eaten away on somebody's car.
> > 
> > These are just my recommendations on this part of
> the car due to my 
> > experience with what i found under my intake and i
> am sure others 
> on 
> > the list will recommend differently on time frames
> on when this job 
> > should be done.
> > 
> > Mark
> > 6683
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> To address comments privately to the moderating
> team, please address:
> moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for
> sale see www.dmcnews.com
> 
> To search the archives or view files, log in at
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
> Yahoo! Groups Links
> 
> 
>      dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
>  
> 


__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail.
http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools



To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
     dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/