Re: [DML] RE.RE. Headlight trouble

[senatorpack@xxxx]

Thank you for your reply. It is great to hear that you sourced a Mini 
Cooper with the same stalks as on the DeLorean. I'm happy to hear that you 
and your car are becoming familiar with each other.

By the way have you looked at an Austin Allegro? 
I was informed that the stalks and some of the electric's are the same too.

However, the Mini is not imported to the USA at the moment. That is why I 
recommended a DeLorean correct part for the gentleman. I understand your 
intention was to assist another owners concern and ease his thoughts about 
spending money on a repair. 

The last time I checked at our Bowie British Car Day there were very 
limited numbers of Mini's here in the USA. The number of Mini's in our 
American scrap yards is probably non existent too.
It is bad news to hear that Mini's are plentiful in scrap yards in the 
UK. I wanted to purchase one when they go on sale here in the USA next year. 

I'm starting to believe after many years of reading, researching and 
driving DeLoreans that many "correct for the car," AKA DeLorean parts, are 
available at DeLorean parts suppliers, such as those in the DeLorean World 
Magazine. 

Imagine that, DeLorean parts are available! 

Who would have thought that buying & driving a 20 year old car would 
require maintenance and replacement parts?

I hate to hear that a new DeLorean owner or veteran owner has to perform 
an expensive part replacement or contract a DeLorean specialist to overhaul 
their Gullwing Stainless Steel Super Car.

I'm starting to believe that many of the DeLoreans' that have to undergo 
such intensive care and restoration are those that had questionable repair 
methods and incorrect parts...parts probably from a scrap yard?

Sincerely,
Mike Pack



<< 
"The internal part that goes "click-click" is plastic. It probably broke
inside, and believe me it is not worth the time to fix. There are many ball
bearings, etc., inside. So more than likely you will have to replace the
stalk mechanism. $165.00"

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