Hi all, 

I am new to the forum and the owners club, although I'm still looking for my DeLorean.  

But looking forward to coming along to the meets and get involved even if I am sans dream car!

Cheers

Pav

Ok, yes, I've loitered here for many years...... joined the DOC originally in 2002.... (I think) and aspired to own a DeLorean long before that.

I tried on many occasions to purchase, but life generally got in the way and scuppered my plans.
Now however, for reasons better or for worse, I have the cash to realise the dream.

Hopefully I can achieve this with my budget of up to £30,000 - My preference is a Grey, Manual....... but I'm open to any DeLorean that is in good condition and ready to be used from the get go.

Don't worry, I'm under no illusion that the DeLorean requires ongoing maintenance and work - but I'm still hoping to get the best car for the cash.

I'm scouring the web daily, but as yet nothing has come up for my budget....... you never know, someone reading this may decide they want to give me a break and sell up

Anyway, thanks for reading my ramble......hopefully I'll be DeLorean'd up ready for the Retro show.....

Tris

Hi all - I am going to swap out my cap with a new one soon, and just had a question on orientation.

I know there is a notch in the cap for alignment purposes (i took a pic and highlighted the notch - see below), and I assume there is a cutout on the distributor body to accomodate it (haven't had time to look properly)

However, if this is the case, how do people sometimes manage to put it on 180° rotated? Surely it shouldn't fit?


   

For Sale  #VIN 11747
Delorean DMC12
23,000 km. LHD. Black interior. January 1982. MOT until Feb 2019
I acquired the car in 1987 in Kuwait. It was imported into the UK in 1988 and then kept at Coventry Transport Museum from early 1990 until early 2018. In 2016 and 2017 it was extensively restored with many new parts including the following work:

• Reinstatement of the indicator/wiper stalks on the steering column & steering column shroud. New indicator/wiper stalk.
  
• Replacement of fuel pump
  
• Replacement of O/SF side indicator lens. Replacement of N/S/R marker light on corner. Replacement of RH Door Marker Lights all including gaskets
  
• Replacement of air filter housing
  
• Replacement of brake pipes and reconditioning of brake master cylinder
  
• Fixing of horn
  
• Correction of engine spluttering. Repair of air intake housing
  
• Repairs to seat
  
• Replacement of perished hosing
  
• Replacement of door and roof headlining
  
• Cooling system completely dismantled for cleaning out of sludge and corrosion from pipes to radiator at front of vehicle.
  
• Radiator flushed out and fans checked for function
  
• Water pump removed and cleaned. Bearings and seal all in good condition. Refitted with new gasket.
  
• Core plugs in cylinder heads replaced with new
  
• Fuel system flushed, injectors cleaned and refitted
  
• Fuel injection system & metering unit removed, cleaned & checked for correct function.
  
• Replacement speedo cable
  
• All 4 brake callipers dismantled, cleaned and re-assembled with new seal kits One new piston fitted. Handbrake callipers self adjust mechanisms dismantled, cleaned and re-assembled to overcome seizure.
  
• New brake pads and fitting kits installed all round
  
• New spark plugs
  
• Asbestos heat shield treated
  
• Replacement passenger door gas strut
  
• Replacement louvre gas struts
  
• New battery
  

http://www.legacy3.co.uk

I'll be writing this up in detail for the club magazine too

Hi all - can anyone confirm what the part number is for the screws that hold the clips in place?

It might be 102687 but it's not clear in the parts manual. Thought I might replace them while I can.

It’s a very sad day on one hand, that this exhaust is to be sold; but it's only for sale as no longer required due to the Legacy3 conversion.  It also means another enthusiast can enjoy the design on their car  

The photos below show how it looked when fabricated from new in 2006.  Apart from the flanges (the flat parts that are on the ends of the tubing) it is stainless throughout.  Due to the unique header design it creates a much deeper V8 like rumble compared to the more Ferrari like rasp of the other more conventional designs.  The 3.5” tailpipes were my preference at the time but you could fit whatever shape and or sizes of back boxes to suit your taste.

New in 2006
https://photos.app.goo.gl/u6mg69n8p3WDdSOd2

September 2017 (last photo with the car as it was)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZzI4N23ClZCuSLOt2

I’m pricing this now nearly twelve year old exhaust system for £300 and this includes a new gasket/stud kit (which cost £70) for free.  The price is based on that you could weld up some of the cracks which are due to metal fatigue (combination of age/heating up and cooling down) but my recommendation would be to give this to a fabricator, with your car and have it replicated with fresh metal.  It’s a lot easier and cheaper to copy then to design from scratch.  As a suggestion, http://www.jetex.co.uk would be where I would source the silencers from based on the quality and price.

Removed January 2018
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gQCYQsOzpz6ZUlZl2
Please note, this system would need a slight redesign for the bridging pipe (which joins the two separate banks) if to be installed to an automatic DeLorean.  Or you could dispense with the bridging part all together as a system this short doesn’t really need it.

This exhaust system doesn’t incorporate catalytic converters which aren’t a legal requirement in the UK for cars registered prior to 1992.  If where you are requires them, then your new interpretation of the system could easily incorporate them.

Collection or courier to the Birmingham address would be to where it and the gasket/stud kit are currently based.  Let me know here or email me if interested!

For those of you that would like a reminder as to how this system sounds here are some clips:-

The exhaust helped log figures of 148.7 HP (instead of the stock 130 HP) at the engine (Max Torque 186.8 FtLb) / 115.7 HP at the wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWewycFJtN4

This video is now just shy of 100,000 hits on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOi3L4yRxk&t=9s

Some fun at Silverstone on their skid pan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnje5yrt7RE&t=28s

I tried to beat a known oil slip on a bend… failed to get the back end back and also didn’t dip the clutch fast enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWBDRg2UBjg

The first generation of this unique style of exhaust system utilised the cast iron stock manifolds and wasn’t quite the same sound, this dates back to 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3Z_7D7-aU
3:37 is my favourite part of the video

Heston Blumenthal stepping out of it (although CGI had provided an even bigger exhaust and dry ice and strobing tail lights etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSC1be7oVao

DeLorean 5 Speed UN1 369 Transmission For Sale from VIN 5255
£500
As per the photos it is in as removed condition; but underneath the dirt and grime is a very clean original transmission.  It's only for sale as no longer required due to the Legacy3 conversion.

Gearbox is currently in Birmingham for collection by the first serious buyer or courier on their behalf.  Let me know here or email me if interested, I can ship anywhere in the world!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/k7mo139OyXx6sfde2

img src="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNvaLeGbE8sYwsqXvjlpqAREjQ9N5xBtyNeMChn3TP_yR0Ab7QebpCKGrJM23ZV5w/photo/AF1QipNoTfnP7q4nM1gooT-_V6QNbP9FVZ94vMS6Hf7t?key=bDRib0lKdld0VFJCakMzak82SDZBSEY0bFJCR1lR-no".jpg

Hi all - took the intake off with a friend at the weekend - going to update a few things including the rotor arm.

Thought you would all enjoy seeing the state of the current one - definitely in need to a change!

   

   

Hi has anyone got some spares of these? Can't seem to get them anywhere except the US with insane postage.