Re: 30,000 mile maintenence

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Forget the msd coil, if automatic trans change the fluid (dexron II) 
and filter and pan gasket, change final drive fluid (90 weight),don't 
forget there are heater hoses and 4 hoses on the water pump, skip the 
impulse coil if it's working, lube the angle drive and speedo cables, 
adjust the valves, time the engine, adjust the fuel mixture, and
after 
driving change the motor oil and filter.If you are not sure about 
doing the timing or valves take it to a shop, you have to go to a
shop 
anyway to do the mixture adjustment. Inspect the frame for rust, c-v 
boots for rips, radiator for leaks, tires for damage, inspect all 
grounding points for cleanliness, loose or mising parts, bent
trailing 
arm bolts, etc. You should treat this as you would a 100,000 mile 
check-up on a daily driver because of the age of the car and if you 
are not the origional owner you don't always know how well it was 
taken care of.You might also consider flushing the brake system with 
dot 4 castrol GTLMA. If the tires are not wearing evenly or the car 
pulls do an alignment.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Reeve <ultra@xxxx> wrote:
> This winter, I'll be slowly conducting some 30,000 mile maintenance 
on
> my DeLorean. On my list is...
> 
> Plugs, Wires, Cap, Rotor
> Oxygen Sensor, Reset LAMBDA counter
> Fuel Filter, Air Filter
> Cooling System flush, replace all hoses
> AC and Alternator Belt
> 
> Also what I found when looking at factory recommendations was
change 
the
> transmission fluid. Is there any type of fluid that works best? Or
> should I not even bother doing this? (I remember reading a while 
back
> that there may be leaks if the seal in the fill/drain plugs are 
opened,
> is this true?)
> 
> On my msc. list is getting a MSD Ignition Coil, Stainless Header 
bottle,
> and stainless heat shields.
> 
> I have a basic knowledge of automotive workings, basically just 
enough
> to do all of the listed above myself, but I do have two more 
questions.
> 
> The manual also states to adjust the ignition timing. I have never 
done
> this, nor have I really looked into it. Is this something that 
could be
> easily done with basic knowledge if I just read up on it a little 
more,
> or is this something I should have done by a real mechanic?
> 
> And finally, I've heard a lot of talk on the list recently about the
> Impulse Coil. This is the first time I've hear of this, and I 
couldn't
> find too much info on this in the parts/workshop manual. Since i'm
> going to have the intake removed this winter, I'm going to have some
> pretty easy access to the distributor. Should I replace this part, 
or
> not worry about it? Sorry for the length, but I always like getting
> things done right the first time.
> 
> Thanks for everyone's help.
> <PS> The damage to my left front fender was estimated at $650. Much
> better than I originally thought! Just wanted to let a couple of 
the
> curious ones know.
> -- 
> Jim Reeve <Ultra>
> '81 DeLorean-#6960
> http://www.dmcultra.com
> AIM-Ultra2169