[DML] Re: Unusual Repair

["gzapf" <x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A little late in your case, but for anyone considering a remote trunk
release, in Gullwing Vol 2, Iss 4, there's an ad for Delorean Parts
Northwest's trunk release with a picture of how / where it mounts.  It
appears to preserve the manual release without interference, as the
actuator is right next to the latch in the trunk.  I'll probably go
this route when the time comes.

--Greg
#2894

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Steven L. Alves" <steve@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I had what I am guessing is a very unusual problem yesterday but the
solution was far simpler then I thought.
> 
> 
> Ken had removed the trunk release assembly when he put the remote
release in. Although he gave me the release handle and a new cable, I
discovered the bracket that holds the cable and handle (101165) was
missing. I ordered the new bracket and when it came in I started to
put it all together. The bracket mounts to a plate with two studs that
is on the fiberglass body. For some reason the studs were not lining
up quite right but I was able to get it on and as I was tightening the
lower nut, the stud snapped. I looked in the parts manual and wouldn't
you know it.. No part number. I called DMCH and Grady and learned that
evidently this part is actually part of the fiberglass frame and not a
separately orderable part. Grady did offer to strip one off a parts
vehicle if I needed one (Thanks) but I couldn't figure out why it was
part of the frame. I removed the three bolts and scraped the silicone
that was holding it to the body and Viola.. It is just a metal plate
with two studs on it. A quick trip to the welder and he ground the old
stud down and welded a bolt on, a little silicone and it works like a
charm. The real question is how many of these little parts are not
available except by stripping them off a parts car. I am almost
thinking of picking up a junk car just for oddball parts.
> 
> 
> Steve
> #2700
> 
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