Re: Engine Help $$$$

[jtrealty@xxxx]

If as you say it was running good and then bad and then good after you 
messed with the mixture screw, the mixture screw can't adjust itself 
so you have compensated for a change in the mixture by adjusting it. I 
believe the problem is the lambda system as if it isn't running it 
results in a lean mixture which you corrected for by turning the 
mixture screw. You should hear a loud buzzing noise comming from the 
right valve cover. If you don't, check the lambda relay and fuse #7. 
You really shouldn't mess with the mixture screw, try to put it back 
to the adjustment it was before and make sure you have the hole above 
it plugged securely (No vacuum leaks). The most likely is a failed 
lambda relay and they aren't expensive but make sure the fuse hasn't 
blown just in case. Refer to workshop manual D:04::04 to 15 for 
placement of components, specs, and troubleshooting. Since you are a 
new owner a workshop manual and parts manual will become your best 
friend so if you don't have them you should order them with your parts 
order. Even if you can't understand them having them so your mechanic 
can refer to them will save him time and you $$$$. The fuel system is 
one of the more compicated systems and most mechanics are not familiar 
with the Bosch K-Jetronic.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, scott-c-arnold@xxxx wrote:
> Since shortly after I purchased my DeLorean back at the end of 
> September, I started having engine trouble. It ran fine during the 
> test drive so I even drove it home from Chicago to Missouri. 
> Sadly, one of the reasons I bought it was because it ran well. At 
> least it lasted for the trip home! Since then the engine has had 
> trouble idling and won't accelerate -- The engine will not idle when 
> cold, and the engine tries to cut out and die rather than speeding 
up 
> when the accelerator is pressed