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    Thread: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sale from VIN 5255
Post: RE: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sa...

(03 Sep 2018, 21:26)Chris Hawes Wrote: (03 Sep 2018, 10:24)marty Wrote: (23 Feb 2018, 13:44)Guinney1971 Wrote: wow, that exhaust was the stuff of legends Hawsey! Hi there is this still for sale...
marty DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,983 14 Sep 2018, 07:28
    Thread: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sale from VIN 5255
Post: RE: DeLorean ‘unique’ Loud V8 Style Exhaust For Sa...

(23 Feb 2018, 13:44)Guinney1971 Wrote: wow, that exhaust was the stuff of legends Hawsey! Hi there is this still for sale? (unlikely as this was ages ago)  :D
marty DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,983 03 Sep 2018, 10:24
    Thread: NEW DELOREANS!!!
Post: NEW DELOREANS!!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/del...ilt-again/
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 0 1,721 29 Jan 2016, 16:34
    Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?

(22 Jan 2016, 20:21)88mph Wrote: I'd never even seen a Delorean in real life until after I'd bought mine. I think there is only me and Tom in the whole SouthWest (from Bristol down) Is that right? M...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 10,103 22 Jan 2016, 23:25
    Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: RE: How many DeLoreans in the UK?

Thanks for the reply, I always forget how to ask a thread to email me when someone has replied, hence my late arrival! I wonder how many are MOT'd? I attach a nice pic of the car in the rain taken b...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 10,103 22 Jan 2016, 20:34
    Thread: How many DeLoreans in the UK?
Post: How many DeLoreans in the UK?

This might have been asked before, does anyone know how many DeLoreans are in the UK currently?
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 10,103 20 Jan 2016, 17:32
    Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?

Nick H Wrote:Think of it as the DMC-24H More like DMC-142 if its going by the original price that the DMC was going to be :lol: Crazy money for the top spec but 0-60 in 3.2, that's just plain sill...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 5,131 10 Oct 2015, 08:57
    Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?

True enough, he didn't really need to add the falcon wings but I don't experience any issues with the weather in the DeLorean. He would have been better off with normal doors, a lower cost and still ...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 5,131 06 Oct 2015, 13:54
    Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?

Too much really. It is thought to be around $80,000+ but I am guessing (praying) resale to be pretty strong. http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 5,131 05 Oct 2015, 22:29
    Thread: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?
Post: Re: Falcon-wing doors, anyone?

Yes, I have a reservation on one. Looks awesome.
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 5,131 05 Oct 2015, 07:56
    Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing

I am sending it to Chris - Thank god I asked :oops:
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 7,200 13 Aug 2015, 09:14
    Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing

Oh bugger, you are all talking me out of it LOL! I have by no means discounted the idea of shipping it up to Chris. I was just trying to avoid the 400 mile round trip. Hmmmm I will need to rethink ...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 7,200 07 Aug 2015, 13:36
    Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Re: Dents and polishing

Chris P Wrote:Let us know how you get on, i'd be very interested. However, the USA is a VERY big place and must have many such workshops…yet many owners still wait for Chris Nicholson. I wonder wh...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 7,200 07 Aug 2015, 10:12
    Thread: Dents and polishing
Post: Dents and polishing

Hi, I am in the market to get a few dents removed around the wheel arches and a full polish. I would love to use PJ Grady but he is a fair old distance from me and thus that causes a few issues/cost...
marty General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 7,200 06 Aug 2015, 22:35
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

andyd Wrote:marty Re your fuel hose, I saw this on another forum and thought I would post it up. http://scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopi ... 48#p332348 Just for info, maybe keep an eye on it? Cheers a...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 13 Apr 2015, 22:07
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I didn't test the ohms on the car when it was warm, (although I will) as the car stopped it's bad starting once I added the check valve. I don't entirely understand why it worked as there was the smel...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 13 Apr 2015, 14:11
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

88mph Wrote:When the coil was cold it produced a stronger spark, but a hot coil didn't have the power to jump in the distributor cap. Might be worth checking. I will check that, however it surprised ...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 07 Apr 2015, 17:14
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Max Power Wrote:When you say thermo time switch readings are normal,what did you find,I have come across different readings depending on which forum I looked on,but I had the problem again Sunday,the...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 07 Apr 2015, 17:12
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I got 0 ohms on one side and 30 ohms on the other side. I am curious about the pressure regulator valve. I am happy to take it apart but what actually fails inside it? Cheers
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 07 Apr 2015, 17:09
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

The car has a the new style fuel pump. It has a new Fuel accumulator. The thermo time switch readings are normal. I haven't touched the pressure regulator yet. I have now added the one way valve and ...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 06 Apr 2015, 14:16
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Great explanation, thank you. I often forget the engine is as complex as it is, which is fairly advanced for 1980's. I shall carry on with all other checks and check valve addition. PS: Your car l...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 29 Mar 2015, 17:18
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

OK, so all my check valve and clips have arrived. It is way too windy outside to do anything today but before I start I have a nagging question in my head. 1. My car starts from cold 2. IT Doesn't ...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 29 Mar 2015, 14:36
    Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Great stuff!
marty New member? Say hello :) 172 95,662 26 Mar 2015, 20:29
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Wow, thanks Chris, very detailed, I can't go wrong with that. I shall have it in bits later next week I hope. As a side note (possible another symptom of the engine starting), this engine has aggres...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 22 Mar 2015, 20:09
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

OK, the fuel accumulator has already been replaced in the last 6 months, the fuel pump in the last 18 months, so that leaves the check valve or the primary pressure regulator, what is and where is the...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 22 Mar 2015, 13:54
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

88mph Wrote:Going well. It only needed a very light resto. I wasn't ever after a show-car, just a driver with everything working correctly. To be honest it could do with new seat covers, but I've just...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 22 Mar 2015, 13:50
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I think the problems are generally when the engine has run until hot and then shut down for a period of time - not whilst actually running. I guess the fuel is draining out of the fuel line back into...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 21 Mar 2015, 13:03
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I found these. The valve is rated for injection pressure and has a lifetime warranty (for what ever that's worth). I shall update the results. Cheers
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 21 Mar 2015, 11:06
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I shall do it now! :wink:
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 19 Mar 2015, 20:54
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I just spotted this on an invoice from 2013. Does this suggest this might not be the problem?
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 19 Mar 2015, 10:45
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Thank you for both your replies. I am actually low on fuel now, so that seems like a good plan, I shall remove, inspect and post my findings. Thanks for the "subscribe" advice, I have wondered how t...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 19 Mar 2015, 10:22
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Starting possible problem

Hi there, 1st question, how do you set up your account so that you get an email when a new post comes up on the website? 2nd and main question: My car starts first time every time in sub zero or wa...
marty 1 - Engine 48 26,192 18 Mar 2015, 18:45
    Thread: Stainless steel repairs
Post: Re: Stainless steel repairs

MikeWard Wrote:Chris Williams Wrote:I'm afraid your best bet really is Chris @PJ Grady, would you trust your car with anyone else??? I would agree with that 100%, Chris N is the only person I would fe...
marty 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 4,547 10 Feb 2015, 19:50
    Thread: Stainless steel repairs
Post: Stainless steel repairs

Hi everyone, I have a few small dinks that I want repaired and I would very much like PJ to do the work but he is the other side of the country. Is there anyone in the south west that can do this ki...
marty 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 4,547 10 Feb 2015, 13:40
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

Here's what I did: I attached a long rubber hose to the brass nipple on the top of the water pump and undid the thread a few turns. I then held the tube 2 meters above the car and topped up the water ...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 31 Jan 2015, 18:19
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

I shall try bleeding it in the morning, there is no extra pipe going to the bottle. How do I add that feature? Many thanks
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 31 Jan 2015, 00:17
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

88mph Wrote:Cars looking good Marty. Any problems from the old bill regarding the number plates? Where did you get them from? Nothing from the plod so far, went past one today and no problems - all d...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 31 Jan 2015, 00:15
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

OK, I shall try the bleed and order a new thermostat , the otterstat is only 12 months old and has already failed so I may look at wings b cool or something for that, although they are fairly new terr...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 30 Jan 2015, 16:59
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

Well she's been on the road a while now and all is going well, other than a few switches and bits and bobs failing. I have a question about cooling of the engine, I think I have a fault of some descr...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 30 Jan 2015, 16:02
    Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Happy New Year to you. The car looks great!
marty New member? Say hello :) 172 95,662 31 Dec 2014, 17:28
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

88mph Wrote:That's near Gilgit on the KKH. Was great fun crossing in flip-flops!! :lol: YOU HAVE ACTUALLY CROSSED IT!? :shock:
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 30 Dec 2014, 17:14
    Thread: Catalytic Converters Stage II
Post: Re: Catalytic Converters Stage II

In the UK there is no requirement for them on a car of this age. However if they are performance Cats then it probably isn't worth it as you say. The car sounds VERY throaty throughout the rev range ...
marty 1 - Engine 3 3,318 30 Dec 2014, 11:33
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

At least it's not this bridge I saw, that you have to cross to get to your garage!
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 30 Dec 2014, 10:44
    Thread: Catalytic Converters Stage II
Post: Catalytic Converters Stage II

Hi, I have recently imported a 1981 DeLorean from Florida with a Stage II Engine producing a suggested 197 Bhp. I am curious about the Cats that I assume sit here (see attached image). Is it worth ...
marty 1 - Engine 3 3,318 29 Dec 2014, 23:56
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

88mph Wrote:How's it drive? Good question! Although I have driven on the left side of a car abroad before, I have never driven a left hand drive in this country before and I have also never driven a...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 29 Dec 2014, 18:52
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

Page 2.
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 28 Dec 2014, 20:57
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

Sorry for the delay in uploading images - Christmas and all that! Here's some off the boat pictures.
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 28 Dec 2014, 20:56
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

Yup, in the morning, I wanted to upload some this evening but just too dark for my camera phone.
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 17 Dec 2014, 19:54
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

IT'S HERE!!! It arrived when it was wet and windy and nasty so I haven't managed to have a really good look at it yet. The garage it is going into doesn't arrive until March so it's under a custom fi...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 17 Dec 2014, 17:54
    Thread: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean
Post: Re: Just put a deposit down on a DeLorean

I am using Will @ TransGlobal 0117 9381919 who has sorted the whole import for me. He has someone transporting it from Southampton to Bristol for £130.00. Although I could go and pick it up and bring...
marty New member? Say hello :) 116 63,315 16 Dec 2014, 23:11