Re: [DML] Re: Engine gaskets

[Todd Nelson <tan5732@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks!

That was some great information, excellent advice.

Thanks again,
Todd


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From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:38 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Engine gaskets


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> Generally you do not want to replace all the gaskets in the motor. You
> DO want to replace all the seals under the intake manifold, the water
> pump, the hoses, adjust the valves, and replace the valve cover
> gaskets. You will have to reseal the oil sender unit on the left side
> of the motor, change the oil and the oil filter. Drain, flush, and
> refill the cooling system, brake system, and clutch cylinders. You
> should also have the injectors cleaned, replace the injector seals,
> spark plugs, ignition wires, distributer cap and rotor. Finish up with
> an air filter and fuel filter and maybe an acumulater. Depending on
> the mileage you may also want to replace the O2 sensor. Depending on
> how the Delorean was used, cared for, and stored there are many other
> things you may want (or have to) do. This may include cleaning and
> repacking the C/V joints, flushing the windshield washer system, wiper
> blades, grease job, replace the traing arm bolts, wiring system
> upgrades including cleaning all the connections, replace the tires and
> have an alignment done, new struts, brake job, adjusting the
> transmission linkage, etc,etc. Bringing a Delorean "back to life" can
> take a lot of work and a lot of parts. You can do it all at once in
> the begining or you can do it as things fail thereby lengthing your
> period of frustration whenver your car lets you down and strands you
> wherever you go. If you do buy the car and it was not cared for well
> you can figure on spending $5,000 on it and that is just for the
> parts! If you cannot do the work for yourself the cost of labor is at
> least the cost of the parts and usually more. Budget accordingly and
> at least try to negotiate that into the pruchase price. Also figure
> out who and where the car will be serviced.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Todd Nelson <tan5732@xxxx> wrote:
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>> Hey DML,
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>> Quick question, if I am looking at buying an '81 DeLorean, which has
> not had much maintenance, is it a good idea to buy a "engine overhaul
> - gasket kit" and install the gaskets, as the originals may be getting
> brittle and worn.  Or is this overkill?
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>> Thanks,
>> Todd
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