Re: My New DeLorean (VIN 1063) and Fuel Pump Pickup Repair

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The way you fixed the stud in the tank is EXACTLY the way to do it.
You have to make sure that when you install the fuel pump you don't
turn the pump and kink the hose. The spring is OK but not a
requirement. Just make sure you reassembled the fuel baffle and
pick-up corrrectly with the wires to hold it all down right. It isn't
easy to do with one hand but is important to get right. Be very
certain there are no fuel leaks anywhere. Wipe out any dirt in the
fuel tank. Next you should consider replacing the fuel filter, oil
filter, motor oil, air filter (if needed). Get a set of the Workshop
Manuals, Parts manuals. You should also flush and fill the brake
system, clutch, trans, and cooling systems with fresh, new fluids
unless you know for a fact that the previous owner did it. The brake
system for example is supposed to be flushed out EVERY 2 years!
David Teitelbaum 
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "hodakaguy" <hodakaguy@xxxx> wrote:
> I just picked up my DeLorean. Vin 1063. Looking forward to talking 
> with other DeLorean owners. 
> 
> Last night I replaced the Fuel Pickup Tube and the Rubber seals 
> around the fuel pump. The little metal stud that is attached to the 
> bottom of the tank that holds down the Fuel Pump pickup assy. had 
> came unattached from the bottom of the tank. I thought about using 
> some sort of Glue to reattach it to the bottom of the tank but I was 
> worried about the glue breaking down once it was submerged in 
> gasoline. I ended up draining the tank completely then running a 
> purge of argon gas into the tank to eliminate the chance of a fire. 
> Then I heated up the little metal disk with the stud on it and 
> pressed it back into the plastic at the bottom of the tank. It formed 
> new plastic "rivets" like the originals and attached itself nicely. 
> At least I won't have to bother with any glue. Is there another way 
> people fix these also? I'll add pics of the process to my Pics. page 
> soon. 
>