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    Thread: Another members collection....
Post: Another members collection....

Im finally getting round to adding the images of my cars. First up is my 1981 Delorean vin - 6042. [Image: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/pmckay14/De.jpg] Next is my 1984 Pontiac Firebird AK...
Paul McKay Members Cars 4 4,158 07 Dec 2008, 23:35
    Thread: Failed MOT today...
Post: Re: Failed MOT today...

Car passed its MOT today!!! :D :D :D Many thanks again to Claire, Glen & Dan.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,873 17 Sep 2008, 21:51
    Thread: Failed MOT today...
Post: Re: Failed MOT today...

Hey Dan, got the ball joint just now. Many thanks to all again :D :D :D Dropped you a pm Dan.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,873 16 Sep 2008, 11:37
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak
Post: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak

I have had a leak of transmission fluid for a long time now (never had to top it up though?) but as its in the garage on Wednesday for an MOT re-test and oil change i was going to get this area looked...
Paul McKay 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 2 3,238 14 Sep 2008, 21:30
    Thread: Failed MOT today...
Post: Re: Failed MOT today...

Thanks again Glen :wink:
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,873 14 Sep 2008, 21:22
    Thread: Failed MOT today...
Post: Re: Failed MOT today...

It was good to speak to you yesterday too Claire, and the info was of great use. I called Glen who has kindly agreed to bring back the ball joint from Ed's. Many thanks Glen :D your a top bloke. Se...
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,873 14 Sep 2008, 10:59
    Thread: Failed MOT today...
Post: Failed MOT today...

Well having had the car laid up since last summer, decided to put it through the MOT this morning and it has failed :-(. 1) Headlamp Switch Faulty I notice the lights flicker on and off with a jigg...
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,873 13 Sep 2008, 11:07
    Thread: Where does this hose attach too?
Post: Re: Where does this hose attach too?

Thanks guys, and thanks for the diagram Mike.
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 2,427 25 Aug 2008, 18:56
    Thread: Tips on how to fix this please...
Post: Re: Tips on how to fix this please...

Thanks Paul, will give this a go. Oh and i would never drill :wink:
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 1,909 25 Aug 2008, 18:54
    Thread: Where does this hose attach too?
Post: Where does this hose attach too?

I had an auto electrician working on my car recently, installing a new stereo system etc.. and had noticed for the first time this piece of tubing being loose. Where does this connect? [Image: http:/...
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 2,427 25 Aug 2008, 17:38
    Thread: Tips on how to fix this please...
Post: Tips on how to fix this please...

On both sides of my car these arm rests are not fixed flush to plastic moulding. The clips have loosened over time. Apart from drilling a screw, how else can i fix this. [Image: http://i126.photobucke...
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 1,909 25 Aug 2008, 17:24
    Thread: I made a DeLorean website, take a look!
Post: Re: I made a DeLorean website, take a look!

Yeah great job! :)
Paul McKay Off topic talk, general chat etc 13 5,030 25 Aug 2008, 17:02
    Thread: Giving it some stick....
Post: Re: Giving it some stick....

I pamper my Delorean too much and never treat it rough lol, however my Firebird gets it!!!
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 6 3,458 25 Aug 2008, 17:01
    Thread: Back Online
Post: Re: Back Online

Great job with the forum Dan :D
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 7,170 25 Aug 2008, 16:57
    Thread: Sadly it must go
Post: Sorry to hear that mate.

Sorry to hear that mate.
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 34 16,185 10 Aug 2008, 17:03
    Thread: Newbie mistakes....
Post: Yep overfilled mine before too. Scary when you loo...

Yep overfilled mine before too. Scary when you look over to your Delorean whilst waiting in the queue to pay and see the fuel dripping out lol.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 3,483 10 Aug 2008, 16:56
    Thread: New owner and VIN6383
Post: Well done on your purchase!!!

Well done on your purchase!!!
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 29 12,206 16 Jul 2008, 17:07
    Thread: Mineral Oil
Post: Thanks for the replies, just wanted to double chec...

Thanks for the replies, just wanted to double check. EVerything is fine thanks Claire, could be better but could also be worse lol. How are you both? Got my hands full between the cars and my young l...
Paul McKay 1 - Engine 5 2,943 16 Jul 2008, 17:06
    Thread: Mineral Oil
Post: Mineral Oil

I have topped up the oil using a 10w-40. I know semi-synthetic is the one most use, but i used halfords brand mineral oil (didnt realise this until i done it). This is what i use in my Pontiac Firebir...
Paul McKay 1 - Engine 5 2,943 15 Jul 2008, 22:42
    Thread: making a bttf fan have a wish
Post: Thanks for sharing the story Glen.

Thanks for sharing the story Glen.
Paul McKay Off topic talk, general chat etc 9 4,143 23 Feb 2008, 00:38
    Thread: CUSTOM DELOREAN
Post: Great news mate, i have been following your progre...

Great news mate, i have been following your progress. Glad to hear things are going your way :D
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 421 152,060 23 Feb 2008, 00:35
    Thread: Interior Bolster
Post: Interior Bolster

My Nov 81 D has the seperate bolster section. Bit of a gap where it is coming away. Anyone have any tips on fixing this piece? The original owner tried to fix it with a screw!!!! 'The side bolstering...
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 1 1,258 31 Jan 2008, 22:47
    Thread: Sticking Solutions
Post: Thanks for the replies guys.

Thanks for the replies guys.
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 2,763 29 Jan 2008, 01:09
    Thread: Sticking Solutions
Post: Thanks for that. Can you tell me where to get i...

Thanks for that. Can you tell me where to get it please, and how is it applied? Does it just squeeze out of a tube, or more like silicone with a skeleton gun?
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 2,763 28 Jan 2008, 19:18
    Thread: doc in IRELAND
Post: Good work Glen. Keep me posted on those Flux Capac...

Good work Glen. Keep me posted on those Flux Capacitors.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 4,982 28 Jan 2008, 18:37
    Thread: Flopsy is home again :o)
Post: Car looks great Claire. I would love to get a regr...

Car looks great Claire. I would love to get a regrain.rebrush from the Grady guys, but too far away :cry:
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 50 23,325 28 Jan 2008, 18:36
    Thread: Sticking Solutions
Post: Sticking Solutions

The black plastic edging on the hood is starting to come away at one edge, i have tried re-fixing with impact adhesive, but its not sticking. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 2,763 28 Jan 2008, 18:34
    Thread: Car Cover
Post: Car Cover

Where is the best place to buy a car cover for my Delorean? It is garaged, so the cover doesnt need to be waterproof. More of a dust cover i guess.
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,243 05 Nov 2007, 21:14
    Thread: Dash Binnicle Repair
Post: Fantastic job!

Fantastic job!
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 3 2,662 29 Apr 2007, 16:42
    Thread: Rear Fascia Adjustment
Post: Rear Fascia Adjustment

My rear fascia does not sit flush with the rear quarter panel and needs to be moved in closer. It also needs to be raised slightly too. Any tips on how to do this please?
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 0 1,520 29 Apr 2007, 14:38
    Thread: A Little Present...
Post: I have pm'd you Dan, thanks.

I have pm'd you Dan, thanks.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 3 3,049 26 Apr 2007, 12:45
    Thread: sticky throttle
Post: A fellow Delorean owner in Scotland :D

A fellow Delorean owner in Scotland :D
Paul McKay 1 - Engine 8 5,544 24 Apr 2007, 18:16
    Thread: Help Please!!!!
Post: Thank God :D

Thank God :D
Paul McKay 3 - Electrical 12 6,913 05 Mar 2007, 15:35
    Thread: MOT
Post: Thanks Nick, i must start learning about these thi...

Thanks Nick, i must start learning about these things...you certainly know your stuff. I believe my Delorean has no cat.
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 11 7,580 05 Mar 2007, 15:34
    Thread: MOT
Post: MOT

My Delorean passed its MOT today on the first trip to the garage :D Initially though it failed on the emissions test, but passed when the guy ran it again. My car has not been driven since Sept 200...
Paul McKay General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 11 7,580 05 Mar 2007, 15:19
    Thread: Seal Fixing
Post: Thanks Dan, Tried it at the weekend, after taki...

Thanks Dan, Tried it at the weekend, after taking the majority of the old stuff off the hood and the rubber. Its trying to stick, but still coming away. I will retry after i have both surfaces totall...
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 3,252 05 Mar 2007, 15:12
    Thread: Help Please!!!!
Post: Thanks for all the tips guys. Turns out after a...

Thanks for all the tips guys. Turns out after all the tests we done, it was the automatic transmission switch. We went to bypass it, and noticed someone had already had a wire in place to bypass the ...
Paul McKay 3 - Electrical 12 6,913 05 Mar 2007, 15:10
    Thread: Seal Fixing
Post: Seal Fixing

Anyone know which type of adhesive would be best to re-fix the rubber seal which goes around on the interior side of the hood?
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 5 3,252 02 Mar 2007, 01:06
    Thread: Help Please!!!!
Post: Hi Chris, I had the battery on charge for a few...

Hi Chris, I had the battery on charge for a few days, and another which was fully charged and getting the same problems. I done some checks when trying to start the car like putting all the lights o...
Paul McKay 3 - Electrical 12 6,913 01 Mar 2007, 11:14
    Thread: Help Please!!!!
Post: Help Please!!!!

Typical, Car was booked in for an MOT this morning, and it wont start. Over the winter, i have periodically started the car, and it has always started on the button. Now all i am getting is a clicki...
Paul McKay 3 - Electrical 12 6,913 01 Mar 2007, 10:24
    Thread: Drive Belts
Post: Drive Belts

Hi all, My a/c drive belt is fraying so i better replace it, might as well replace the alternator one too. Can i pick these up from local suppliers? Does anyone know of a cross reference part number?...
Paul McKay 1 - Engine 1 2,021 14 Feb 2007, 09:16
    Thread: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly
Post: Yes sure.

Yes sure.
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 5,527 01 Feb 2007, 14:55
    Thread: Delorean Project
Post: Excellent...well done!!!

Excellent...well done!!!
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 40 25,008 01 Feb 2007, 12:55
    Thread: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly
Post: YES apologies!!!! I type to fast, i will amend my ...

YES apologies!!!! I type to fast, i will amend my posting.
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 5,527 01 Feb 2007, 12:54
    Thread: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly
Post: Reply i got back tonight: I'm nearly sure I was...

Reply i got back tonight: I'm nearly sure I was told €7,000 it was actually a friend of mine had told me about it and it was for sale somewhere around Malahide North Co Dublin.. I'll catch-up with t...
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 5,527 31 Jan 2007, 22:32
    Thread: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly
Post: Im pretty sure you will be right Alistair. I ha...

Im pretty sure you will be right Alistair. I have relayed your response back and asked where the guy saw the Delorean advertised. But yes im sure at that money, you guys would certainly have heard a...
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 5,527 31 Jan 2007, 22:07
    Thread: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly
Post: Delorean for sale in Dublin...allegedly

I am a member of the Pontiac Owners Club Forum and according to a fellow member on there, he says that a Delorean was up for sale less than a month ago in Dublin for 7,000 Euros!!!! He doesnt say in ...
Paul McKay DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 5,527 31 Jan 2007, 20:23
    Thread: DeLorean News issue 35
Post: Got my club mag this morning. Well done and great ...

Got my club mag this morning. Well done and great work guys.
Paul McKay Latest DOC News 36 25,450 18 Jan 2007, 13:27
    Thread: Exhaust tips
Post: Good idea Mike, i think i will just paint the tail...

Good idea Mike, i think i will just paint the tailpipes too. The stainless-exhaust would be fantastic, but after recently buying a Trans Am, the wife would go mental.
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 3,979 14 Dec 2006, 11:48
    Thread: Exhaust tips
Post: Thanks Mike, Do you have to modify your existin...

Thanks Mike, Do you have to modify your existing tips to accomodate these do you know?
Paul McKay 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 6 3,979 13 Dec 2006, 18:30