[DML] Tanks...but no tanks!

["Mr. Copies" <mrcopies@xxxx>]

Contaminated Gas??

 

I just bought a Delorean in May....the more I restore it the more I want to throttle the previous owner! (but that's another post).

 

Today's problem.

 

Ever since I've gotten it - the car runs really rough when you accelerate.  It also takes more than a few tries to get started then runs rough and seems to smooth out a bit a few minutes later...but NEVER runs like it should.  The car did sit for a looong time prior tome buying it. (my guess is anywhere from 6 months to 2 years)

 

The car improved slightly when we used a fuel injector cleaner in the gas...All I've done since I've bought it is throw half a tank of premium in it and the injector cleaner.  It's never been driven more than a few miles since I've brought it home.

 

 

Today I got daring and decided to tackle the gas tank.

 

I opened up the tank and everything looked fine.  The fuel pump cover seal is all warped (needs replacing) but everything else looked fine (fuel pump, hoses, baffle, etc..).  I siphoned out the gas.  The gas was a really dark apple juice color...didn't notice any sludgey deposits...but not sure what to look for.  Especially not sure what to look for on the baffle.

 

Any thoughts on what I should do now?

 

Need some help from someone who's been there done that.

 

Thanks

mike@xxxx

VIN#17089

windsor, ontario canada

(right next to Detroit Michigan)