Re: Buying my first delorean - Fuel pickup system

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

You're going to get 100,000 replies to this one, so I'll be brief...

Based on my only unhappy experience (it WAS a big'un):

Replace EVERYTHING from the fuel filter forward.
-Fuel filter: no brainer
-Fuel accumulator: warm engine won't restart without a strong one (or
gymnastics to compensate)
-Fuel pump: if you can afford a D, you can afford a new pump
-Fuel pump boot: starting to get into the crux here -- things in the
tank deteriorate with age & exposure to that environment. An old boot
WILL crumble pieces into your fuel. I guarantee it. Plus, an old boot
probably won't protect against any water that finds its way in there
(remember: the windshield trough drains right above it)
-Fuel pump boot bracket: is the old one rusty or pitiful?
-Fuel pump boot cover: personally, I don't like them, but unless
you've isolated rain water you'd better not go without
-Fuel tank baffle: ah, the real meat & potatoes. If mine was
representative, the protective screens on a factory original are
BRITTLE. What do you suppose would happen if a crumbled piece of a
deteriorated boot were to get sucked up against them? If you weren't
buying a new fuel pump before...

It's a significant initial outlay, but one I wish I'd made then.

Re: DeLoreans on long trips -- after I install a cruise control, you
guys in California may get to see #5939 in person.

Bill Robertson
#5939




>--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "ask" <hecklerkochgmbh@xxxx> wrote:
> I am ready to take the big jump and buy my first delorean.I want to 
> hear all the positive and negative things about them.I have 
> considered buying a project car instead of a running one since I am 
> a mechanic,but I would like to know if its really worth it and how 
> long it takes to get parts and stuff.I would like to know exactly 
> what stuff I am going to need to keep this thing running 
> spares/special tools etc.I plan to probably drive it about quite a 
> bit since I cant stand seeing cars sitting around.How well do 
> deloreans do on long trips? I seem to see people posting about 
> overheating problems fairly often,whats up with that? is it a chronic 
> ongoing thing?Are there areas on the vehicle that need special 
> attention and supervision besides the normal car stuff?How long do 
> the door pistons last?I have a million questions and I appreciate all 
> answers.:)Anyone know of companies that finance deloreans?I dont 
> think I can afford to shell out 20,000 dollars right off so any 
> suggestions appreciated.If you happen to have a delorean project car 
> for sale drop me a line.Anyone can email me hecklerkochgmbh@xxxx 
> or catch me on yahoo messenger with that handle. thanks guys