[DML] Seeking Local Mentor
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[DML] Seeking Local Mentor



I've had my DeLorean since July.  I love owning it, I love driving it.
Unfortunately, I don't have the tools or experience to give it the care it
deserves.

I've had a dickens of a time finding a local shop that I'm comfortable with
that wants to work on my car.
I could possibly afford to have it worked on up at Grady's, but it's just
too darned far away to drive the car there, especially when it's
misbehaving.

I'm having a tough time getting to the point where I am confident that I've
found the right projects to focus on to ensure my car's safety and
reliability.

This forum is a great place to swap knowledge, but so often I read a post
that says something like "check for vacuum leaks" which sounds simple, but
actually doing the work implies a level of knowledge, and availability of
tools that I just don't have.  I'm a smart guy, but I don't have serious car
maintenance experience, and I don't feel comfortable starting with a few
posts or pictures off the web, and ripping key components off my engine.

I'm looking for someone within a reasonable distance of Philadelphia to help
me out.  Someone who is more comfortable with the mechanical work than I am,
knows these cars and their engines pretty well, and who is willing to help
get me going.  I'm trainable, and can buy parts and tools, but I feel like
I'm floundering, and I'm concerned that I may not be doing the right thing
by my car.  I'll be happy to supply food, drink, lodging (if you don't mind
furry critters... we do animal rescue) and a pair of willing (but inexpert)
hands.  I could also drive my car and some supplies to a local place if that
makes things more doable.

Anyone out there have some time and experience they could lend for some
in-person assistance?




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