Closer

So we finally got to work on the DeLorean today. It still isn't running, but after a bit of diagnostic work, we figured out that it is either the pick up hose or the pick up screen. I also discovered that the fuel pump boot is deteriorating. I decided I didn't want to mess with it, and just ordered all new parts. The fuel pump is new, so I ordered a new fuel pump boot, new stainless return line, new return hose, new stainless support bracket, new pick up hose and a new pick-up screen. We found some new fuel hose in a box of parts that came with the car, so we can replace the hoses coming off the fuel pump. I am considering replacing the metal lines as well, since they are starting to look pretty rusty. I'm not sure how big a job it is to replace those, but they're pretty cheap, so I'll probably just replace those too so I don't have to worry about them in the future. I'm also probably going to replace the wires and connector to the fuel pump, since they're almost 30 years old, a bit brittle, and I don't really trust them. So everything except the tank itself will be brand new all the way to the fuel distributor. It'll be nice to not have to worry about it anymore. Hopefully the parts get here before my next days off. (And yes, the tank will be completely cleaned before everything is put back in.)



Everything here is going to be replaced except the fuel pump.


Today I got my new LED lights from DMCH installed in the doors, dome lights and engine compartment. I also found some brand new LEDs that the previous owner had bought. Apparently, he had planned to change out all of the dash lights with LEDs, but never got around to it. I was planning the same thing, so that saves me some money whenever I get around to taking the dash apart! I found out today that my front dome light is broken, so I'll have to buy a new one. Oh well, not a big deal. When I was testing the light in the engine compartment, I realized that it's pretty worthless in terms of lighting. Luckily, I also found an extra engine compartment light in the box of parts from the PO, so I decided I want to add it to the driver side of the compartment. I may even buy a third and mount it towards the back of the compartment, so that there will actually be adequate lighting in there when I need it.

Today in the mail I received my remote trunk release kit! Since I bought the car it has been a fear of mine that the trunk release cable would break. Since I have a non gas flap hood, it would be a huge pain to have to open it if that happened. I've heard of it happening to others, and it certainly doesn't sound like much fun. When I found out about the remote release last week, I immediately bought one. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks pretty simple to hook up. Mount it in two existing holes, hook up the mechanism, run some wire to the relay compartment and release button and that's it! No more fear of getting locked out of the trunk! I may try to install that in the morning.

So that's about all at this point. Hopefully in a few days I'll have a video of it actually starting up!