I Got My DeLorean To Run On Its OWN POWER! Cleaning Out NASTY 30-Year-Old Gas & Fuel System Rebuild!
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In this video, I got my DeLorean to run on its own power by cleaning out nasty 30-Year-Old Gas and rebuilding the fuel system! This was so much fun and I can't tell you how excited I am that my car runs on its own now. Hope you guys enjoy and here's the last video where I finish the 120-Hour Cosmetic restoration!
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The triangle shaped piece stuck to the bottom of the tank was probably a buffer between the tank and skid plate, would prevent tank from rubbing, and vibration tapping due to such close tolerance between the tank and skid plate... Definitely re-apply. Best replacement would be the adhesive backed sound deadening mat used in interiors
Maybe prevents static as well...?
Proper material for the job....Not just sound deadener.
@@jspaulding4106 You wont need a static conducting matt/strap on this because it uses an internal static dissipating conductor inside the fuel tank.
You can see it later in the video.
Hope he read this
When Alex says he cleaned everything he means EVERYTHING.
Well done.
Best mechanical content on UA-cam.
OCD is a good thing in some instances.
Couldn’t agree more, he really never half asses his jobs and actually shows us the process and bloopers and keeps it entertaining, I literally enjoy watching the episode because of his charisma
If you like mechanics who don't half ass a job, M539 restorations is amazing. Sreten is a legend.
@@archechmeI was just about to mention him. The only guy that's more attention detailed than Alex. Funny too
You forgot Sreten as well. Both are top notch!
Hey Alex, I’m from Brazil and for the last couple years, it has been a such pleasure to wake up Saturday morning knowing it’s gonna have a new video. Just thank you! UA-cam changed your life so you did mine.
Thanks brother!
I legit panicked when your arm got stuck
Haha. Still hurts but totally worth it!
Bro me too it was hard to watch
Imagine if the fire department had to come and hack the Delorean apart to get his arm out
I had to skip past that part. My chest was getting tight.😂
I'm glad I discovered this channel. I'm not even a car guy but his excitement and enthusiasm for his projects gets to me. I'm living vicariously through him to restore my own imaginary Delorean. 🙂
You're a car guy now 😉
46:40 - you're a winner! 🤣
Fuckin preach my dude. That's why I subbed too!
Loving this series Alex! I've worked on a LOT of CIS injection back in the day when it was pretty popular on VW Rabbits, Jettas, Volvos, etc. and it actually was a pretty bullet-proof system, as long as you didn't let them sit around too long. Fuel pumps seemed to be the main failure point, since they were relatively high pressure, and aftermarket pumps NEVER worked as well as the original Bosch units, even though the originals were 3 times the price.😝 Reman injectors were pretty cheap, and would often fix multiple problems just by replacing them. No one, except the dealers, had access to any kind of injector cleaners, so we were stuck with just trying to clean them with compressed air, if anything.
The old V6 sounded pretty good after it ran for a bit and got all the cobwebs out. I think once you get the plug drilled out for the mixture compensation screw, and you can fine tune it, it will be golden! If you have a simple CO meter to stick in the exhaust, and just keep it a little on the rich side of the recommended CO settings, it will run well and have plenty of power. If the cat is clogged, you can get universal replacement converters on Ebay for 50-70 bucks. Looking forward to the next installment!😉
Good German engineering getting a boost in this video with the Bosch pump and the Sonic wire tools.
That mixture screw will help, best set with a gas analyzer. CO meter.
Rule is not to mess with the adjustment screw unless you know and have the equipment to measure and tune it.
Same is for the mechanical weighing plate, don't mess with the set factory settings!
I would advise converting this to coal & water.
both are easy access. ,,and they can climb mountains.
Cleaner environment. A Study by fake college experts agree.
The black triangle is to absorb rubbing between two surfaces. It might have a static electricity purpose also.
Nvh was what I was thinking too
In addition, it could absorb vibrations so that metal plate does not sing.
I was kinda surprised he didn't say that after pointing out the leather wedged in between the chassis/frame (or something) earlier.
Anti-slap material.
You've stumbled on Lesson #1 in car restoration.
You MUST love the car/truck in order to be able to have the endurance required to fix it completely and correctly.
I really like how knowledgeable, prepared and PATIENT! you are.
Watching you diagnose calmly while the world fills up with smoke is the difference between a professional and an enthusiastic - but relatively clueless - DIY'er like myself. I would have automatically assumed the worst, shut it down immediately and then shut the garage for 6 weeks until I'd googled up the courage to try again. Love your work!
Man, you're like the whole package. Great host, entertainer, mechanic, etc. I wish you the best, my dude.
Remember alex, its not an oil leak its just sweating horsepower! This delorean is such a sweet rebuild, mad props!
It’s not an oil leak, it’s time released weight reduction
Also, rust prevention.
Deloreans didn't have any horsepower to start with dude!
It's just a continuous oil change 😂
It's a legit street car
My father has a Delorean here in the UK, it was fully restored about 8 years ago and the underside of his looks like new. Every bit of the suspension, every joint, everything is all new to look at and there is absolutely zero rust to see. That's what you need to do to yours Alex!!!
That DeLorean looks literally like it rolled off the factory floor. You have done such an amazing job with restoring this thing. John himself wouldn't have been prouder of the work you've done had he still been alive today.
So just a couple of questions - what were the parts of the restoration you liked the most? what were the parts of the restoration you liked the least?
It looks better than the factory. I bet some of the (against grain) scratches were there from the factory.
Hey Alex!!!
Nice work progress going on.
I would like to suggest you to upgrade the fuel lines to the injectors to steel braided ones to avoid any future fires as many Delorean owners came across.
Keep it up!!!
Good Luck & Looking forward to seeing your next video very soon.
This comment needs to be higher up. Absolutely do this. The 42 year old injector hoses are an accident waiting to happen.
This is such a fun series. You asked about ethanol in ND during 1981-1991. Definitely possible. I grew up in DeKalb, IL in the 1980's, and it was already available. I remember putting "gasahol" as it was called in my 1987 Ford Mustang. Being the Midwest and farm country, the Farm Bureau was pushing its usage, and I definitely could imagine an agriculture heavy state like ND having it available from the mid 1980's onward.
I'd agree. I live in MN, and there were definitely stations that had ethanol fuel starting sometime in the mid 80s or so. I remember my father complaining about it.
So given ND also produces a lot of corn, it wouldn't surprise me if they also had stations that sold fuel with ethanol in it. So there's no guarantees.
A little tip about crush washers everywhere on your car.... After torquing the bolt down that has a crush washer(s), hit the head of the bolt once with a hammer (brass if ignition is a concern) and re-torque . This sets the crush washer to sit absolutely flush for a leakproof seal. Do this especially on your brake line to caliper banjo bolts.
Cool tip. Now I need a brass hammer.
I've got a little brass head jewelers hammer somewhere, is that heavy enough?
@@marknelson8724
Minor problem, Mark, just build a beefy CNC Router (cheaper than buying) and use it to carve out a master pattern of the hammer's head...and a few graphite crucibles. Then build yourself a drain-oil-heated melting furnace using a junk oil furnace blower/burner and a cut off propane tank lined with refractory cement mixed with long-fiber fiberglass matt. (note: flywheel from a '38 Dodge pickup is perfect for the lid) Use the CNC Router to finish the appropriate areas of the cast hammer head and create a custom Mountain Ash handle. Now test-fit the handle just to be sure. Next, lay the head on a folded towel, on your most rugged bench or table, and beat the stuffin's out of it with a good, 24-ounce nailing hammer and the ball end of a much smaller ball-peen hammer to give it character. Then de-burr by lightly filing with the required shapes of very fine files and give it a good going-over with a palm sander and 320 grit, moving to 600 grit. Finally, apply a compound to achieve a patina of your choice and buff it out so the high spots are less affected, implying age and heavy use...apply diesel drain oil to the handle, quickly wiping it off the handgrip area...wire-brush the handgrip area...apply a honey-colored log cabin finish...sand the whole handle to cut the gloss...insert and seat the handle to the head...smack home the wedges trim the excess handle, dip the whole thing in drain oil, drop it in your half-full shop vac's can...wipe it off while deeply distracted by the neighbor lady prancing around her back yard in a scandalously-cut maillot swimsuit.
And, you're done!
I'm only as far as building the Router, but I have hope! (7 videos on my channel)
That is some old school good shit man. That`s what my teacher told me in school in the early 80s. Mr Rogers. He was a mechanic on planes in the 2ed WW. Good stuff man.
Somebody give this guy a medal for being Mechanic of the year. 🙂
It's because he has severe OCD issues. Most mechanics don't care about cleanliness.
@@dragnet53I mean it’s his car, and he has as much time as he want to work on it. Why wouldn’t you make it as clean as possible
@@carnifex2173 Yes. It is "his" car. He's going the extra mile.
awesome video series.......you have no idea how much you are helping and inspiring me as a 23 year Delorean owner to learn and work on some of my own stuff on my Delorean. Please do a series on all the inner workings and repairs and replacements for this car. You will help so many of us!
The worst part about watching these videos is that they end, and then having to wait days for a new one. 😭 Keep up the good work, Alex. Saturday morning updates are my favorite.
Sounds great Alex! MY fingers are crossed for your oil passage to be in good shape. Loved your little fuel injector test. It was very cleaver. I truly enjoy your channel. I also enjoy the fact that you are very thorough with everything. Not just the cleaning which you spend a lot of time doing, but the checking and re-checking those little things that could come back to haunt you later. You have an excellent work ethic, and it really shows. You also explain what you're doing in a way that anyone can understand. I thank you for that. I have this sudden urge to listen to Huey Lewis for some reason. HA HA! Keep up the good work Bro.
You were giving me an anxiety attack when you had your arm stuck .
Smart thinking Alex , so glad you always have a cell or buddy close .
Really great series. Such excellent production quality.
Well, the cameraman was there the whole time, obviously.
From the guy that brought you "Stuck in Space van" comes... "Arm stuck in fuel tank!"
Alex, it's been a real treat to watch you do this project. Again, I am so very proud of you. For taking pride in your work and the good spirits you are maintaining.
As far as the car "only having 16,000 miles" I agree with you. Based on the condition of the underside. The oil build up. The torn CV boot and so on. There is NO WAY that car only has 16,000 miles on it. I think it is safe to say it's very likely at least 116,000 miles or more. As an example. We just got a 1990 International 4700 diesel in. It only has 45,000 original miles. The dead give away was not only car fax, one owner. The motor it self is still shiny and blue. No oil build up. Sorry, I don't mean to ramble. I was simply sharing. Again, I do enjoy your videos. Ron
The best thing about this channel is seeing Alex's enthusiasm and jubilance for each of his "dream" cars!! Love it!! 👍
The bottle flip was 👌. One of the best mechanical content creators on UA-cam. Love this series.
Before messing with the mixture adjustment screw on the CIS distributor, make sure the following is checked and fixed first:
-Find and fix all vacuum leaks, since K-Jet can't compensate for them well. Metering plate not moving down enough is a classic sign of this.
-Make sure the oxygen sensor system is working and entering closed loop. There should be a 2-pin plug dangling somewhere in the engine compartment. This is where you plug in a duty cycle meter and check that it is hovering in the correct range. Shop manual will have all the details. K-Jetronic was 100% mechanical, except on US cars where an O2 sensor and "frequency valve" was bolted on for emissions.
Excellent instructional video for anyone who hasn’t worked on mechanical fuel injection and very entertaining as well. Thanks Alex GREAT job.
I'm loving watching this Alex. I resurrected a delorean I found in someone's back yard back in 2008 and went through many of things you're currently going through. This is big time nostalgia for me. Keep up the great work!
I am making through a rough time right now and seeing you working on the Delorean is absolutly what i needed to keep me going 💪🏽🙂
hope things get better for you✨
Alex, THIS is the kind of work this channel is built on! I am not a fan of the "space van" and I really hope you'll sell it to the CEO right away and continue with this type of work. But, even if you don't, I'll still stick with you as I think this is one of the best automotive channel out there.
I love the fast up load.. Projects like this take time to get done. Im suprised about how u maneged to do it in this time frame
I am so glad I found your channel. I am not a mechanic, or a "car" guy, but I appreciate the way that you go through so much detail in your videos. I started watching on the crazy Electric Van, and then started following the DeLorean restoration, who doesn't love Back to the Future :-)... You are great to watch, funny, and your videos are well put together. Thank you for sharing your passion with the world!!! You truly Rock!
Great work, Alex. Really enjoying the restoration! You explain everything so well and I have learnt so much from your videos. Keep up the fantastic work and look forward to seeing it all finished!
OMG, that stuck elbow would have freaked me out. Loving this, brilliant work!
The BEST series in your channel, BY FAR! Can't wait for the next episode!
Love the videos Alex. Currently working on my 93 Firebird thanks to watching your videos. I have missed Peter, wondering where he has been or if he is even still working with you on the channel? Keep up the great videos! Thank you for the entertainment and thank you for encouraging people to work on their cars with passion like you have!
Alex, there is nothing better then getting up early and rushing to get my weekend responsibilities done as quick as possible so I can sit down and relax while I watch your newest video! I appreciate you making all of these glorious videos. They are so well shot and put together (including editing=shout out to Max!). Thank you! And the DeLorean looks out of this time...I mean world!😊
The work on the fuel system was actually quite interesting and especially the testing of the injectors and retoring them to 100%. Your commentary was spot on and hilarious. Initial examination and diagnosis shows Injector # 2 looks like it has a possible UTI, # 6 a kidney stone or other obstruction. 😂 Glad it all worked out and flows so well! Things are looking better mechanically. Fingers crossed. 🤞🏻 As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Amazing explanation of the fuel system of this engine! I used to have a version of this V6 in my old Volvo wagon, but it died on me 30 years ago. And just think this Irish supercar will be running with its full 130hp soon lol.
From Chicago, back when it was good. When the tower was Sears.
Loved the city, sorry to see how bad it has become. So many good memories from there.
I’m so pleased you didn’t have to sacrifice your arm to the tank cleanup. It’s pretty cool that you have that second aperture into the tank where the sender would have been; very useful for future inspections.
Did you guys see the final cosmetic restoration video? ua-cam.com/video/O0SEi4MiTLc/v-deo.html Here you go!
Just watched it before this one haha
I did! It was a great length and bridged my airport delay from San Diego to London. Thank you especially! Brilliant video too. 😁
I say put a K series and a manual in it?
One of Dennis Hopper's last films, The Last Ride
Please.. Kitt From Night Rider
Great sense of humor, perfect restoration. This is the best series on yt!
I’ve been “in” to watch’n different channels with video series but I admit I really love watching this series. So much enthusiasm and real desire to give it life again. You really show how much you love this car 👍🏻 I know that feeling. You just don’t wanna stop no matter how early or how late. So far to date this my absolute favorite series. Thanks Alex 🫵🏻👍🏻♥️
Fellow DeLorean owner (VIN 04228) and huge fan of your channel! Solid work on this rebuild and restoration! One suggestion regarding the fuel system. My DeLorean only has 14K miles and also was garage kept for 27 years and required a complete fuel system rebuild front to back. I have been to a great deal of DeLorean car shows and was told those CIS systems operate much better on non ethanol fuel so I found several gas stations that carry it. Just a suggestion since that Bosch CIS distributor has such tight tolerances and can be a headache. Keep up the good work! Very excited for this new project You have going.
What's your favorite movie/TV show car?
Christine is my favorite movie car
BTTF
storm chasers /tiv2
Christine!♥️♥️♥️👍🏼
'92 Ford Explorer XLT from Jurassic Park...
Congrats, Alex! Must be so satisfying to get that car running! Props for getting this video out so quickly after recording it 28:57.
So satisfying to see the Delorean run on its own. I cant wait to see the next episode! Awesome job, alex.
Alex that is complete new fuel system. You have installed. That covers 99% of the parts, and make the fuel system as good as when it came off the production line. Good job done.
Yes, the resurrection of a previously dead car is something special. 👌 This was very satisfying!
Really enjoying this series, glad thus far your car hasn't had any devastating issues. I can't wait to see the finished product, however thoroughly enjoying these long episodes of getting to the finish line.
Alex please do a dry ice blast under this thing. I’d love to see this process on your channel
Like Sarah N Tuned does
Dry ice than spray bomb restoration would surely complete the amazing job Alex has been doing.
@@geraldlafleur7776 like many more before her.
I can't explain how excited I am for this series, I love every episode and can't wait for the next one at the end.
Dude, this is an epic project! First time I’ve binged a channel. Top quality work and great tips.
Hey Alex, just talking to my friend who has a Delorean, he said replace the injector lines asap with braided lines, the original are prone to split and as you could imagine spray fuel everywhere.
Everyone needs to pause for a minute in respect for the 6 Deloreans that meet their end in Australia today, a truck rolled down a hill through a workshop destroying everything in there.
RIP Aussie Deloreans
Just for future project, do not use aceton on plastic, aceton melts many types of plastic,we actually use Aceton for fusing 3d printed ABS parts!
Your fuel distributor was probably okay. If the other injectors were getting fuel, that one should have it too. There are small screens down in the holes where the lines attach and one was plugged. There is a metal diaphram in the fuel distributor that covers the holes going to the injectors. When you press down on that air flapper, it allows more fuel pressure to be on the top side of that diaphram pushing the plate down and allowing more fuel to flow out to the injectors. It is a pretty simple system.
Never miss an episode. My son and I love your channel. Do you plan on doing any upgrades to the engine or rebuild it. I’ve seen some people put small turbos on. Just wondering. Thanks for the channel. A real channel that gives us great content not just 10 or 15 minutes of content. Keep it up! God bless!
Those engines were used in Alpine a310, either N/A or turbo, up to 200hp iirc. Or even 250 to 280 in the a610.
They might be hard to find in America though.
These engines went to more than 400 in Venturis, with special heads (I think Lotus had a hand in it), but these are rare and most likely very pricey.
@@pbe6965 got ya. I think the one I saw wasn’t the original engine but one they put it. Thanks for the info. I’m not up to date on the DeLorean.
-This whole video should have been titled "Bosch K-Jetronic 101". I've owned three cars with this system, and as long as it is kept clean and sees NO moisture, it works great.
GREAT video!
Best video I have seen for a long time! Someone who truly loves what he is doing and excited. I learned so much too! What a genuine person and not typical YT acting BS for clicks! Funny too! You are the Jimmy's World of cars! Thank you for this!!!
Awesome video Alex, hope your congestion clears up! lol Can't wait for more videos on this!
The only thing I that looks a bit sketchy (at least from the video is you should be careful of the heat shield around the muffler. Looks like it could be asbestos from back in the day. Use a respirator when removing this to protect your lungs. Do a bit of research on any heat shield material. Other than that, I'm looking forward to the remainder of the video!!
I was thinking the same about those braided fuel lines, no real reason to use asbestos on these but you never know.
The heat shields are asbestos. I think he'll be getting rid of the OG exhaust and going with the newer upgrade that is available. Most of us go with the upgrade because it allows the engine to produce more power.
There's nothing better like watching Alex on Saturday mornings 😌👌🏽 now thats legit
LSC and Mat Armstrong are the only car channels worth watching. keep smashing it
I'm not from Chicago, but visiting Chicago this weekend for work... It would be awesome to see the DeLorean driving around in person but, I'm here for work. Lol
Thank you for the hour of entertainment while I'm stuck in a hotel room.
"First man to ever get his arm stuck in a DeLorean gas tank" - Achievement Unlocked
Thrill packed episode! In this chapter we see Alex successfully mate with and become one with the DeLorean as his arm is ingested into the fuel deliverance storage device. You made me laugh.
I'd be Really interested in the Cost of doing these repairs so far, AND when you finish
Hard to say what the actual cost is if DeLorean MW was doing some of the labor for free and Alex probably has 200 hr in, including the trip to ND and time in Minnesota.
Love this rebuild!!! I look forward to every episode!
We love the Delorean content. Mercedes owner here. Started watching your first C63 build.
Not gonna lie, I was having some major PTSD when Alex's arm was stuck in the fuel tank. A few years ago I was trapped in a medical scanner that had a fault. I was not able to get out for over half an hour and I couldn't breathe. I hate situations involving being stuck and needing help to get out!
Oh man that's brutal
I had trouble breathing myself. Could not watch & had to look away, hoping it would end soon. That was terrible. Thankful he was not alone in the shop.
@@sleepyhollow783 For sure!
@@LegitStreetCars Thanks Alex, glad you got out in one piece!
SAME
Schaumburg IL Checking in.. Have to say, I am learning so much about injectors here and love it... Great content on the DeLorean!
As a long time Chicago resident living out west, your channel reminds me of home! Also, hands down the best production quality of ANY car channel, (sorry Freddy) Keep up the amazing work and long live the DeLorean!
I found myself letting out a big "YES" for you when it started running for you. Great job!!
This Delorean project is my dream lol from finding it in the garage to the restoration. Absolutely awesome. Great work man!
I have no love for the Delorean but watching u bring it back to life is fantastic. Keep up the great work.
Dude! You got it running! That's so fantastic! I love this DeLorean series...
I love all your videos!
CIS was a pretty robust technology for its day.
I owned two VW Rabbits with CIS. Never any problems with CIS (save fried and crusty o-rings).
I was under the impression that the injectors stay closed under pressure until they see vacuum which allows them to open.
Well...however it works...Not a bad analog mechanical system.
Keep the great videos coming!
Looking good! You have the Midwest guys who are brilliant, but I'm just going to share my $0.02 bit of advice. PLEASE replace the fuel lines!
You should still drop the gas tank for two reasons. 1. easier to clean the tank, 2. easier to remove the coolant lines which you need to do. You can check to see if there's any rust damage from the brake booster which likely leaked (common failure) and you'll know it when if the inside of the metal tank cover is rusted. When you had it in the air I think I could see where it was rusted. You can look behind the drive-side front tire between the frame and the gas tank cover.
The DeLorean fuel PSI is incredibly high, much higher than regular cars because of the mechanical fuel injection. So I suspect the additional check valve is needed for that high pressure.
I'd recommend you most definitely replace the fuel accumulator which is located in the center of the frames spine dead center of the car.
Don't drill out the hole for the fuel adjustment, they sealed that up for a reason.
1) Thank you for the rapid fire updates, you guys are awesome. 2) I was stationed at Chanute AFB twice for two different tech schools. 3) my dream car would be to rebuild a Karom Ghia, but I can't afford to do so.
This episode brought back wonderful Volvo 240 Turbo wrenching memories. Different engine, but same Bosch CIS K-jet. Great job!
Awesome ALEX...I´m happy for you to...congrats for this ressurection...I´ve never did this kind of REBIRTH...again...happy for you men...
That was pretty cool that you were able to use the fuel injector tester from Kent Bergsma’s Mercedessource 👍
Glad this resurrection is going so well.👍
Working on an '81 DeLorean now that has been sitting for 27 years so I'm right there with you.
Need to finish new fuel distributor lines, fuel filter and accumulator and then it may be time to start it :)
Great series Alex! We can tell just how excited you are with the time, money, blood, sweat and well happy tears (when its completed) you have put into this. Besides anything to do with Pontiacs this series is one my favs! 😊
Love this series! I have to say though, it was almost more satisfying to hear that you finally got your throat cleared out!
Hi. Carlo here from South Africa. I purchased a 1947 Chev Thriftmaster and was planning to preserve it but unfortunately had to sell it because of financial reasons. I wish I could have kept it. It was a proper barn find. Was a one owner car from 1948. Was standing from 1973 and got it running again. Was so satisfying. wish I could have kept it. Was one of my biggest dreams. Enjoy your channel. Cheers from Cape Town. Carlo
PvR engines in the old Volvos was exactly the same with all the same issues! I just used to swap them with the B230ft turbo inter cooled 4 cylinder and you had reliable power ! That bolts in 😁👍🏻
When is the BRAKES episode? Running good, stopping even better! Great video series. My dream car is teh 1973 Dodge Charger SE Brougham. Had one back in the early 90's, ex made me sell it. Finally after 30 years I got another in better condition. She was hit by the EF4 tornado in Rolling Fork, but she lived. Got a lot of work to bring her back to the beautiful lines, but she's a rolling running car that I love and enjoy. Thank you for your enthusiasm and videos. This is what car culture is all about.
Great episode!. As cool as the cosmetic restoration was, getting to the engine is relly the heart of the restoration in my view. Looking forward to the next installement.
This is one of your more exciting series! I look forward to each update. Congratulations on your progress and I hope you get to feeling better.
It LIVES!! At least for now until that valley inspection. If you ever need to replace the engine, I vote you do a Honda J-series swap! A gorgeous Delorean like that with the reliability of a Honda engine, oof (Chef's kiss). The car looks amazing, man. Can't wait to see it driving! Getting a Delorean has always been a dream car of mine as well as many other people from our generation, I'm sure, lol. We're all living vicariously through you right now, haha.
I have not finished this video series yet, but wanted to make a comment on the frame channel intersections with rust compromising strength. I wanted to suggest another option to explore, which could be very economical compared to a frame off repair. I believe that you should consider using precision blocking made of an aluminum alloy material. If you could have precision blocks made to dimension that could be inserted into those intersections. they could be tapped and then holes could be drilled into the channels to secure them to be one extremely strong joint. You could employ shims if necessary to create the rigidity that would be required for a strong structural joint. This proposed idea would be stronger than the factory hollow welded joint at the assembly line. This would possibly withstand a junk yard crush machine. During assembly, a butyl or some other sealant material could cover the internal surfaces first. That will also prevent galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Then after bolting in and curing, a never harden rust preventive coating could be applied to the outside to further seal the joint from oxidation. After that, an annual inspection on al intersections which may prompt another quick coating of rust preventive coating. A mechanical engineer would be the one to consult. Not all automotive technicians would be able to grasp this concept and strength potential. Thank you for this amazing video series.
One of the best shows on YT, thanks Alex. You reminded me: back years ago (2002 or so) I got a 1984 Porsche 944, had a frickin blast with it for 32 miles, but then it jumped time and smoked the engine. Got a few mechanic opinions and it was far outside my price range to fix. Not even a week after I found that out my mechanic out in the country called me and said there was an identical Porsche 944 in his buddys garage right down the road. I ended up buying it for $1500 as it had been setting for 13 years. Towed it to his shop (good friend/mechanic) and proceeded to give it an oil change, drain the fuel, clean the intake tubes and airfilter system (good thing as it had a mouse nest) refilled with 5 gallons of recreational fuel with 3 bottles of Cyclo fuel injection cleaner, new battery and sanded terminals: Fired up on the 3rd turn and ran like a top for the next 70,000 miles. I was so frickin happy like you were with the Delorean-instant reminder of this story as the 1984 Porsche 944 na, and the 1983 Mazda RX7 were my 2 favorite sportscars ive owned (the only ones, but I've driven many) Thanks again for great videos
Awesome progress Alex! Chicagoan here, like I actually live in the city. Specifically North Park only a few neighborhoods away from your hood which I won't share. I'm always on the lookout for you in one of your LSC rides. I'll definitely cruise by once you "yard" the DeLorean.
No not from Chicago, from the Netherlands. Big fan of your channel. Love to see the Delorean's work in progress.
Congratulations! Glad to see it runs. Looking forward to seeing the next video.
So satisfying to see a throughout cleaning like this. Great job!
Incredible series. I saw a DeLorean once at a Silverstone open day, I was drooling all over it. And yes I had my wife take a photo of me standing with it.