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Thread: DPNW poly bushings for ARB - LCA
Post: Re: DPNW poly bushings for ARB - LCA
| Cheers mate. PM me what you need and how to get it there |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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19 Jun 2009, 18:08 |
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Thread: DPNW poly bushings for ARB - LCA
Post: Re: DPNW poly bushings for ARB - LCA
| I'll jump on your bandwagon Jez. Count me in |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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17 Jun 2009, 19:05 |
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Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on
| When your AC is turned on the clutch engages placing an additional load on the engine. The idle speed motor should correct the rpm to compensate but if it is not working then that is why your engine i... |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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14 Jun 2009, 22:14 |
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Thread: Engine cuts out when a/c on
Post: Re: Engine cuts out when a/c on
| Kevin
I remember Nick testing your idle speed controller and it was sticking on one side sometimes. I reckon this is your problem here as well.
Matt |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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14 Jun 2009, 21:51 |
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Thread: Chemicals for removing fusion bonded epoxy
Post: Re: Chemicals for removing fusion bonded epoxy
| Just asked you about the location on your other post. As I also asked there how much was it? Priced shipping the frame to them from here in Belfast. £120 each way but looks like the best option at the... |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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08 Jun 2009, 22:14 |
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Thread: What to coat the frame in.
Post: Re: What to coat the frame in.
| I am going to galvanise mine then powder coat it as close to the original epoxy colour as possible. How much was the stripping? Was that prostrip in Nottingham? |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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1,842 |
08 Jun 2009, 22:12 |
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Thread: New Member!
Post: Re: New Member!
| I can have a go at pointing you in the right direction. The handbrakes are easy to adjust but are always pants to be honest.
You can get electrical schematics on ebay. I think mine cost around £9 or... |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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08 Jun 2009, 21:19 |
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Thread: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Meath
Post: Re: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Mea...
| Other places are available here
The Castle Arch Hotel
http://www.castlearchtrimhotel.com
0035346 9431516
Trim Castle Hotel
http://www.trimcastlehotel.com
0035346 9483000
Brogan's Hotel
http://www.... |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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08 Jun 2009, 17:24 |
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Thread: shipping company
Post: Re: shipping company
| I used Penbroke Marine Services for mine as they were the cheapest of all the companies I got quotes from and really easy to work with.
My contact was
Irine Royzen
iroyzen@shippingmycar.com
Penbroke... |
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mnickels |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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08 Jun 2009, 17:17 |
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Thread: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Meath
Post: Re: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Mea...
| There are places and offer are still available |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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07 Jun 2009, 22:07 |
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Thread: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Meath
Post: Re: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Mea...
| Sorry it was a copy and paste after a 6 hour drive lol. I will ask about the offer and let you know. There are places still available though |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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07 Jun 2009, 20:53 |
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Thread: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Meath
Post: DOI Royal Delorean Weekend 12/13 September Meath
| Copied from the DOI forum for those interested
hi guys
the annual delorean event to Mervyn's has moved :!:
After chatting with Mervyn It has been decided to hold the annual Delorean get together in... |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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5,782 |
07 Jun 2009, 12:26 |
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Thread: A BIG THANK YOU FOR A BRILL EUROTECH !!
Post: Re: A BIG THANK YOU FOR A BRILL EUROTECH !!
| Sitting in Holyhead waiting for the ferry home. Thanks to everyone for a great weekend, especially Arran, Mike, Nick and Crazy Horses Racing. No car with me this time but what was learnt from others o... |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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07 Jun 2009, 12:20 |
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Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...
| Keith left something for Glen and money for Ed last night
Working until 16:00 tomorrow. Paul Jenkins leaving Bumpers to me for Chris N
Mum picks kids up at 17.30
Leave for Dublin at around 19:00
M... |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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03 Jun 2009, 20:43 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| I think I emailed them yesterday. Waiting on a reply. Cheers Tony |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 22:41 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| Tourettes Tony Wrote::cry: £170 for a gasket kit is absurd i picked my top end set up for £60 including postage and as there are only a couple of others which you can make up out of gasket paper cran... |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 20:49 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| At the moment I am pricing items and availability. My engine will be mounted on the stand in the next week and dismantled. The gaskets disturbed during the dismantling will be replaced but I am not go... |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 19:43 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| I hope so. Finances and my patience are two major factors though. |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 18:59 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| Each to their own and all that. I just think when parts are getting more scarce as time is going by, it is as good a time as any to undertake this task since the engine is out anyway. |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 18:37 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Re: Engine Overhaul
| Tourettes Tony Wrote:to be honest with you i would buy a 760 and use the engine as there is no difference apart from the internals, but if you have money to burn its up to you Failing that just re-she... |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 18:12 |
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Thread: Engine Overhaul
Post: Engine Overhaul
| I am pricing overhauling my engine as once the covers are all nice and shiney I don't want to have to open them up every week. I have priced parts from DMCH and Simon Auto in Germany for parts. Can an... |
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mnickels |
1 - Engine |
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26 Apr 2009, 15:54 |
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Thread: New Dash Pads....
Post: Re: New Dash Pads....
| Dan1986 Wrote:That seems a good price. Although being DMCH I would like to see what the quality is like. I have seen the ones that Chris N re-covers and they look mint.
Off topic but love the avatar! |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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25 Apr 2009, 16:59 |
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Thread: Chemicals for removing fusion bonded epoxy
Post: Chemicals for removing fusion bonded epoxy
| Since the epoxy removal process is such an expensive one I am looking into the possibility of a brush on chemical with sufficient dwell time working. With this in mind I am waiting on samples of a few... |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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20 Apr 2009, 21:29 |
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Thread: front upper wishbone bushes??
Post: Re: front upper wishbone bushes??
| Here is what I have on bushes
Code Description Where Quantity Price
100774 Front Sway Bar http://www.delorean-parts.com 1 kit (2) $99.95
105843 LH Rack Mtg http://www.delorean.com 1 $15... |
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mnickels |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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20 Apr 2009, 20:53 |
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Thread: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
Post: Re: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
| The plan is to take the engine out into the workshop area in the rear of the garage and mount it on a stand so shouldn't be too much of a problem I hope. |
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mnickels |
Members Cars |
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20 Apr 2009, 06:53 |
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Thread: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
Post: Re: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
| Here are pictures from today.
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0124.jpg]
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0125.jpg]
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/album... |
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mnickels |
Members Cars |
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8,415 |
19 Apr 2009, 21:42 |
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Thread: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC currently stored
Post: Re: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC curr...
| Here is where my D lives and the current condition of it
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0132.jpg]
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0128.jpg]
[Image: http:/... |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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19 Apr 2009, 21:38 |
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Thread: Delorean dimensions
Post: Re: Delorean dimensions
| Your worried about opening doors! I'm doing a frame off in mine...
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0132.jpg]
[Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...to0129.jpg]
[Ima... |
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mnickels |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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19 Apr 2009, 21:36 |
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Thread: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
Post: Re: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
| After a soak in WD40, I got a friend to hold a block of wood on top of the caliper to stop the play while I battered the bottom of the bolt. Sorted it right out. The body is 3 blocks high now. I had a... |
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mnickels |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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5,072 |
19 Apr 2009, 16:12 |
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Thread: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
Post: Re: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
| Just need a bit of brute force and ignorance then. Better crack open a can of spinich. A-gah-gah-gah-gah-gah-gah!
Best popeye laugh I could type.
Yes bozzy the handbrake is off. There is slack in th... |
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mnickels |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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5,072 |
19 Apr 2009, 13:03 |
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Thread: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
Post: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cables
| Having a little difficulty removing these today. What is the way to go about it in case I am doing it wrong?
I thought removing nut 9 on this diagram and slacking off the large nuts on the cables wou... |
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mnickels |
6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres |
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5,072 |
19 Apr 2009, 12:27 |
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Thread: Facia Paint
Post: Re: Facia Paint
| Sikkens code 353E3 is supposed to be an excellent match |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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19 Apr 2009, 11:51 |
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Thread: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th June 2010!
Post: Re: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th Ju...
| Me and the mrs booked in again. Looking forward to hopefully showing off 2456 at this one |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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18 Apr 2009, 18:15 |
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Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...
| Just to give the opinion of a long distance traveller on this. For me crossing the water is the most expensive part. The drive to and from the event is special as I love getting out in my car. Most of... |
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mnickels |
Events Archive |
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144,509 |
17 Apr 2009, 22:02 |
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Thread: Chassis weight
Post: Re: Chassis weight
| Is that 2 cubic metres as in volumetric weight. My reason is to try to get the frame to Prostrip if it was cost effective as local guys seem reluctant when you mention "epoxy". |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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15 Apr 2009, 20:10 |
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Thread: Chassis weight
Post: Chassis weight
| Any of you knowledgable folk know what one of these weighs without all the brakes, suspension etc? |
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mnickels |
8 - Frame / Body / Interior |
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1,792 |
15 Apr 2009, 19:09 |
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Thread: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
Post: Re: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
| Darren C Wrote:Hi Matt,
Good to hear from you on the Furum again.
You gotta tell me more about the garage in the photo's
There's some interesting cars in there.
356, Xk150, E-types, MG, Early SL, ... |
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mnickels |
Members Cars |
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8,415 |
13 Apr 2009, 20:25 |
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Thread: Windscreen washer pump
Post: Re: Windscreen washer pump
| Forgot to add link lol
http://www.delorean.com/store/c-282-3-6 ... shers.aspx |
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mnickels |
3 - Electrical |
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7,636 |
13 Apr 2009, 18:43 |
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Thread: Windscreen washer pump
Post: Re: Windscreen washer pump
| arranj Wrote:How many (rusty) screws? and where are they? I can see 2 on the very bottom of the housing I think.
The motor is number 10 and the housing number 8 on this. I can only see 2 sides of min... |
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mnickels |
3 - Electrical |
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13 Apr 2009, 18:33 |
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Thread: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
Post: Re: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
| That is my target at the minute Dan |
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mnickels |
Members Cars |
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8,415 |
13 Apr 2009, 18:12 |
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Thread: Windscreen washer pump
Post: Re: Windscreen washer pump
| Front drivers side. You drop the housing for the resevoir down then the pump is attached to this resevoir |
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mnickels |
3 - Electrical |
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13 Apr 2009, 16:17 |
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Thread: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
Post: Re: Project VIN 2456 and Sold VIN 2835
| Now my house is back together and I am back at home I have made a start on 2456. Today Thomas called round and we disconnected the rest from the chassis ready for lifting the body off. Once the blocks... |
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mnickels |
Members Cars |
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13 Apr 2009, 16:14 |
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Thread: DeLorean News Issue 44
Post: Re: DeLorean News Issue 44
| Thanks to the latest issue I checked my tyres to find them manufactured week 2 of 1995. Maybe time for new ones |
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mnickels |
Latest DOC News |
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13 Apr 2009, 15:53 |
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Thread: Running problem when restarted from hot
Post: Re: Running problem when restarted from hot
| I think it is 2.5 or 3 isn't it? |
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mnickels |
2 - Emission / Fuel Systems |
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12 Apr 2009, 19:58 |
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Thread: coyote rally
Post: Re: coyote rally
| This will bring up the album for browsing
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff94/tysonkdk |
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mnickels |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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12 Apr 2009, 15:21 |
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Thread: Urgent sale of 2835
Post: Re: Urgent sale of 2835
| Ed is flying over to collect the car after christmas. The car went for cheap but all parties are happy as my problems are eased and I still have a Delorean to work on, as well as Ed getting a good dea... |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Dec 2008, 23:26 |
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Thread: Urgent sale of 2835
Post: Re: Urgent sale of 2835
| Just to let you guys know, 2835 will be winging it's way to Delorean Europe in the next few weeks |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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4,961 |
18 Dec 2008, 10:58 |
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Thread: Urgent sale of 2835
Post: Re: Urgent sale of 2835
| Anyone got a high res camera and a really bright light? lol |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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17 Dec 2008, 21:20 |
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Thread: Urgent sale of 2835
Post: Re: Urgent sale of 2835
| I have a buyer for less than that but I need as much as I can get |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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4,961 |
17 Dec 2008, 20:33 |
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Thread: Urgent sale of 2835
Post: Re: Urgent sale of 2835
| Car is on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0316586054
Reserve is £9,000. I have offers just below this and will accept the offer from whoever can get the money to me quickest. |
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mnickels |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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17 Dec 2008, 20:16 |
