Re: [DML] Seeking Local Mentor
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Re: [DML] Seeking Local Mentor



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I am in Rockland County - Pearl River, NY and would ne willing to help you out
if I can.

let me know.

Regards,

Michael
vin 6067



Quoting Scott McMullan <mcmullas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> 
> 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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