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4791. Sean                      Re: Wankel Rotary
4792. Dave Swingle              DMCNews Picture of the Month
4793. Delorean17(AT)aol.com        DeLorean battery
4794. Dave Swingle              Last Chance on the DMCNews Store
4795. efren hicks               Re: A Dupont DeLorean?
4796. Jonathan Miller           Flashlight key pictures
4797. matthewv(AT)bigpond.com      Pepsi DeLorean Giveaway in Aus.
4798. Jan van de Wouw           Re: Headlight Switch?
4799. Stian Birkeland           Installing rubberpad on clutch pedal - glue or no
4800. Erik Geerdink             Delorean One
4801. Lee                       Logo keys
4802. Jonathan Heslop           DeLorean Sighting
4803. Jim Landry                Re: Accumulator question
4804. Tamir Ardon               Re: Flashlight key pictures
4805. Lee                       Re: A Dupont DeLorean?
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From: "Sean" <rx7(AT)netdot.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 20:20:10 -0600
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>Regarding the Wankel Rotary engine although small and light I have heard
>that the reliability was not as strong as 'regular; engines and certainly a
>little bit more thirsty on the jungle juice.
>
>Am I right about the above points???
>
>Christopher M. Hawes
>DMD (Delorean Model Dealership)
>

My 1st gen rx7's usually got around 20-25mpg during normal town driving, so
it's safe to say it isn't that good.  As for reliability, the rotary is such
a simple engine that you need not do much more than change the oil
religiously to keep it running smoothly.  Most engine deaths are caused by
overheating - rotary engines already run much hotter than a conventional
piston engine.  Pop a heater hose, lose your fluid, and you could have a
dead engine in a matter of minutes.  It's not uncommon for a semi-clogged
catalytic converter to glow bright red when it's hooked up to a rotary.
Rotaries also burn a small amount of oil during operation, by design.  You
have to top up the oil  about every 1000 miles or you'll be running low by
the time your oil change comes around.   I can't think of anything better
than a Delorean with a turbo'd rotary in it.  Nothing like going 80 in third
gear, without being at redline.  Since everything is turning in one
direction, your RPM limit is really constrained by your belt driven parts,
such as alternator and water pump.   In the racing world, rotaries are
driven continuously at 10-15,000 rpm!  The lighter weight of the engines
(only about 250lbs with all the accessories off) would probably help even
the Delorean's weight distribution out a bit.

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From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle(AT)enteract.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 20:28:35 -0600
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Hey - its almost time to change it and I haven't received anything really
unique! Check it at http://www.dmcnews.com/potm.html and send me your photos
or artwork.

Dave

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From: Delorean17(AT)aol.com
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Hello,
    My DeLorean has had the same battery in it since the day it was bought in 
81.  It will no longer hold a charge.  What battery do you reccomend?  I want 
a high quality battery that will last me a while.  What are the part numbers 
for the battery?  I searched the archives but didnt find any part numbers.

David,
Thanks
#2496-needs help

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From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle(AT)enteract.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 20:48:03 -0600
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My wife is getting tired of waiting in line at the post office, so we're
winding down the store. See what's left at
http://www.dmcnews.com/Merchandise/supporttemp.html

We still have Christmas cards, posters, and radio manuals. I'm going to stop
selling cards as of 12/1, since you probably wouldn't get them in time for
use anyway after that. I'll try again next fall. After 12/1, we'll still
take orders for posters and radio manuals. In the past I've been shipping
right after receipt of check, now we'll probably only ship on Saturday after
receipt.

Thanks for all your support, we picked up enough to cover the expenses of
the DMCNews List (web server and eGroups' no-ad fee), for quite some time,
and covered the cost of the TShirts, and the loss on the printing of the
directory. Thanks to James for donating much of the merchandise that we
sold.

Some interesting stats - we sold stuff to 38 people (plus the nine who
haven't yet gotten around to sending in money - you know who you are). I
learned quite a bit about shipping costs - orders went all over the US, and
as far away as Scotland, Norway, and Australia. There are less than 50 of
those shirts in circulation (and a bunch of those are in, or at least on
their way to, Norway - thanks Stian!!), so if you ever see anyone wearing
one it's pretty unique.

I'm considering a new t-shirt to sell at Cleveland2000, we may dream up some
sort of contest for that. Stay tuned. To anyone who bought the original one,
it is now a collectors item since I'm not making any more of that design.

Dave, Marty, Knut, Ken, Greg, Bruce, Mike, Dick

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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:56:32 -0800 (PST)
From: efren hicks <marty_mcflyjr(AT)yahoo.com>
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dml

i also have the same carpet problem i need to replace
my carpets so if any one know where i can get some i
dont want the original cause it to expensive !

efren 16072

ps oh and what your age (delorean17(AT)aol.com)
i think ive sen pictures of your delorean q:when u got
your delorean was on a flap bed type thing?

--- Delorean17(AT)aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>     I recently purchased a black 81 DeLorean that
> needs a fair amount of 
> work.  The car was involved in a miner accident on
> the right side.  It sat in 
> the insurance yard for a whole year with a broken
> window, the interior is 
> completly ruined(except dash).  ANYWAYS  The
> original owner bought it back 
> from the insurance company and then sold it to me. 
> He bought the car new in 
> Pennsylvania from a dealer with 1,500 miles on it. 
> The car was black when he 
> got it.  The dealer told him that Dupont painted the
> car to prove that their 
> paint would stick to stainless.  I have heard about
> dupont cars, could myne 
> be one?  the vin# is 2496 with gas flap on hood and
> black interior.  I know 
> the number isnt real early but it seems like
> DeLorean would start making a 
> few cars before they would let dupont mess with
> them.  The title says "new" 
> and color: black.  If anyone knows what vins were
> tested by Dupont please 
> respond.  The paint is starting to oxidise so I
> think I am going to strip it 
> this summer.  I just think it would be neat to know
> if this was a test car.  
> 
> I also need a set of USED seats that are in decent
> condition. Also, Does any 
> dealer out there sell carpet as a kit?  DMC Houston
> does not yet sell kits 
> but said they will in the near future.  Carpet ALONE
> is over $1059.00 if each 
> piece is bought separate.  (I'm in high school and
> dont have that kind of 
> money, is there another solution?)
> 
> Thanks
> vin#2496-its coming back!
> 
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 02:12:45 -0600 (CST)
From: Jonathan Miller <betaray(AT)kludge.org>
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I'm a brand spankin' new Delorean owner (#844). I was going to try to
replace the battery in my flashlight key, and when I opened it up parts
flew everywhere. I've got the copper peice with the bulb, and the spring
but I have a feeling I'm missing something else. If some one could
describe the inner workings of this key, or better yet take a couple
pictures of the inside of their own, I'd be very grateful. Thanks. 

--
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 04:17:49 -0800
From: matthewv(AT)bigpond.com
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Some time back in the 80's here in Australia there was a Pepsi
competition in which you could win a DeLorean, RHD and all. Does anyone
have ANY information on this car?? I would really be interested to know
about it. Thanks

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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 05:37:05 -0800
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <jan(AT)vdwouw.demon.nl>
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I don't know for sure, but I've had a similar occurance on my '87 Ford
Escord IV: there was insufficient ground to the headlights, which
caused the lowbeams to "draw ground" through the highs. Effectively
switching them in series...
This also happened when switching over to highbeams; then the lows came
on a little bit. If you problem IS ground-related, this could also
explain why your taillights don't illuminate.

Hope this helps,

JAN van de Wouw
Goirle, The Netherlands.

Thinking Different...   Using a Mac...
Almost living the Dream...
Being practical...   Driving an '87 Ford Escort IV   ;-)

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> On the dash, when my low beams are on, the hi beam indicatior is lit
> but very dim.  When you look at the actual lights, it is accurate. 
The
> low beams do start to turn on the high beams.  Also the taillights do
> not illuminate, but the brake lights still work.

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From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 09:25:00 PST
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When you install a new rubberpad on the pedals (clutch) - Are you supposed 
to just "hang it on" to the pedal or is it better to glue it on the pedal? 
If so, what is the recommended glue? Please advise.

Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
NORWAY

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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 10:12:43 -0800
From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502(AT)excite.com>
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ok, I decided to give Delorean One a chance, all I wanted was to order
one of their catalogs.  I've heard about them being jerks in the past
to just about everybody, but I wanted to find out for my self.  I
called up and asked to order their catalog, they asked my name, i said
"Erik Geerdink".  He QUICKLY said, "We've heard of you and know that
you are all over the internet and you order parts from other supplies
(Houston, Grady).  We don't have anything here that would benifit you."
 I still asked for the catalog because I wanted to look at the cool
accesories and parts...at pictures.  He stated "I'm not going to send
you a catalog."  

Whats up with these people??  Do they only select the "elite" delorean
people, or do they just not want buisness??  

Sorry for bringing the Delorean One subject up again.

Erik Geerdink
4512...."Delorean One" free!!

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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 11:00:58 -0800
From: Lee <support(AT)radiance.com>
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At 07:04 PM 11/19/99 EST, I write:

Hello all,

	I am now shipping the Delorean Logo keys to PJ Grady Inc. (516-589-6224)
on the east coast and Don Steger (714-554-6794) on the west coast for
holiday shoppers. You should be able to drop in on either mid next week and
get them. You will pay a bit more but you won't have to wait to get them as
you do buying direct from me.

	Custom pre cut keys for both IGN and door are still available direct from me.

	Please use direct e-mail if you are interested or would like more
information.

Lee

  
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From: "Jonathan Heslop" <gatewayaag(AT)mindspring.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:12:17 -0600
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I caught a glimpse of a DeLorean in the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" this
morning.  Mid-way through the movie, you see it when Eddie Murphy is waiting
for the bad guy at his home.  When the black Mercedes pulls out of the
driveway, you see the front of the DeLorean parked across the street.

Just another sighting for the list.  Beverly Hills Cop is on HBO all the
month.

--Jonathan #000697

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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 11:18:22 -0800
From: "Jim Landry" <jimland(AT)home.com>
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I changed mine out about 8 years ago and recall it being very difficult
to work in the tight space in the frame backbone where the accumulator
is mounted.  If you have small hands, it might be easy!

carson clark <cnsando-(AT)yahoo.com> wrote: 
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> Is removing and reinstalling the fuel accumulator an easy task for
> someone who is not mechanically inclined?  Or should I not attempt it,
> and just have a mechanic do it?
> 
> thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> =====
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> 
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 19:37:48 -0800
From: Tamir Ardon <tamir(AT)clivepearse.com>
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Jonathan,

I was just wondering, does your flashlight key work on both the doors and
ignition?

Tamir
http://www.entermyworld.com

Jonathan Miller wrote:

> I'm a brand spankin' new Delorean owner (#844). I was going to try to
> replace the battery in my flashlight key, and when I opened it up parts
> flew everywhere. I've got the copper peice with the bulb, and the spring
> but I have a feeling I'm missing something else. If some one could
> describe the inner workings of this key, or better yet take a couple
> pictures of the inside of their own, I'd be very grateful. Thanks.
>
> --
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 05:25:11 -0800
From: Lee <support(AT)radiance.com>
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At 07:04 PM 11/19/99 EST, you wrote:

>Hello,

>    I recently purchased a black 81 DeLorean that needs a fair amount of 

>work.  [Snip..............

.....snip]

>I also need a set of USED seats that are in decent condition. Also, Does
any 

>dealer out there sell carpet as a kit?  DMC Houston does not yet sell
kits 

>but said they will in the near future.  Carpet ALONE is over $1059.00 if
each 

>piece is bought separate.  (I'm in high school and dont have that kind
of 

>money, is there another solution?)

>

Hello Dupont!

Yes there are some thing you can do to save on money.

First the easy part, Don't toss the seats, the can be recovered and with
just a bit of effort you can do this your self. I would suggest posting
to the LWL looking for a set of used seat covers an owner may be ready to
toss. Most seats wear out on the sides and suffer from split seams, both
are easily fixed using a needle and thread. Recovering is really very
easy and only requires a pair of hog nose pliers and hog rings or you can
use waxed carpet thread and a curved needle (which is what I used when I
did my seats. My seats look factory new and can not be distinguished from
the original installation.

Now the Carpets, I take it you mean the entire floor carpets and not the
LOGO mats. If this is the case the solution is even easier. Go out and
find a color match for your existing carpets and get a few yards. Pull
the seats and center consol. Pull up the current carpet and use it as a
pattern to cut the new carpet. You will have to remove some door flashing
but this is no big deal. My guess is that you should be able to find a
remnant for less than $50. My wife is always replacing the carpet in my
work room when I spill some sort of nasty plastic goop on it. That room
is 12'X14' and I doubt she has ever spent more than $25.

another thought:

Depending on the actual condition  of the seats (including sun damage and
ripped panels) it may possible to clean up and use the existing seats. If
you like contact me privately at:

	<color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>lseiler(AT)radiance.com

</color>and I will help you reclaim the seats, is messy but a lot of fun.
Like washing the Dog!

Lee

BTW:

Once upon a time I painted cars as a second job and can tell you that
DuPont made a line of auto paint that would stick to any correctly
prepared metal surface. It was called "Imron, or Imeron" (spl?) If you
want to repair the damage and repaint, I suggest the same paint which is
still available, but do at least 3 coats on the whole DMC. Don't attempt
to just do the effected panels, it won't work no matter how well kept the
paints color changes the moment it starts curing. This is also something
you can do your self for the cost of the paint and rent of the painting
gear. It's a lot of work but requires only average hand and eye skills.
Less fun than washing a dog but more rewarding.

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