The sun was out today, and so it was time for the DeLorean to do the same. With recent work, she's been on axle stands for a while. Today, I dropped her down and wheeled her out for some work. Without brake calipers, she moved very smoothly (I just had to be careful I could stop the momentum!).
Outside:
Delorean_work_180415_001 by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Some interesting stuff today. First off, I have really only had access to one side. I got the passenger door open today and was going to replace the gas strut, but discovered this:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
That'll be an expensive fix! Oh well, when she finally gets to have her cosmetics done, it'll be on the list for Chris to fix
This door also had a piece of trim hanging off. But, by a screw and not a clip. I have no idea why people own these cars and feel it's easier to do this sort of thing, but since the interior is being retrimmed at some point, I guess it'll be okay.
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Headliner off and more.. writing of sorts:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Some pics of the poorly interior. Very much sun-damaged, along with the smashed windscreen and broken rear-view mirror. Again, all known about and I'm not bothered much. It'll all get fixed/replaced as and when it's time to do so.
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Today was, in fact, all about seeing if I could turn the engine. I took out the plugs, and disconnected what was left of the fuel system at the engine-end. Nothing worries me here, but most of the hoses are going in the bin - they are cracked or broken in places and there are few seals.
I popped off the leads and this one wasn't attached:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Luckily it's only the top:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
The rest are okay but the tips are far from consistent. This'll be an interesting build:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
Flickr has a ton of pics of plugs and rats nest wiring I need to look in to - feel free to browse.
But, attach a battery, I did:
DeLorean work by
willisit, on Flickr
A turn of the key and we had lights! All door lights worked, even the headlights and indicators. The wipers moved.. so all in all, it could have been worse. Then, of course, it was...
Without brakes, I used the gearbox to keep the car still. I turned the key and the bloody thing shot off! Turning off did nothing - the starter kept on going. Luckily I got it out of gear and got the battery disconnected - and when reconnected it was okay. Odd. Anyway, the engine turns quite happily (not exactly planned that way, but still).
There are electrical gremlins here - a starter that won't quit is an interesting one. It might be barrel, fuse or even relay related but I'm not looking in to that just yet.
A pretty constructive day all in. More dismantling to come as I've found a partner to get the frame off and stripped/re-coated, so it's going to be an interesting summer!