Re: Driving from Phila (was Intro/Thanks...)

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

Hi Nate-
Where in PA are you starting out from? You could probably link up with a D 
owner or two to give it a quick once over Watch your temp and oil pressure 
carefully. Driving it around the block is different from going 70 mph on the 
Penna Turnpike for hours on end. Actually, I think I wouldn't go above 50, 
especially if the tires are the original NCT's. I'd stay off the Turnpike 
altogether, in case of problems. DeLoreans aren't any worse than any other 
18 year old car, but you'll be pushing it to the limits for probably the 
first time in years. Your coolant hoses probably have some minor leaking. 
Check clutch and brake fluids levels before you blast off. If you detect any 
problems on the road, park it! My Neon's temp gauge redlined on I-95 in 
Philadelphia, and I didn't expect it... or notice it until a buzzer went off. 
Who expects that in a 5 year old car? (I told my wife we should've been 
driving my dependable DeLorean!) I had to have the head replaced on the 
Neon. OWWW! $$$$ Just be careful until you've checked it out personally, 
and replaced the old rubber and header bottle, if it's still the plastic one. 
The adventure begins!

-Wayne
11174 (runs great at 70 mph on new Yokos!)