Vin 5823 arrived in The Netherlands today.

[Delta Delorean]

If you can find the correct bulkhead connector, you could hotwire the sensor and see if the temp gauge moves. If it doesn't you may want to inspect the console connector, but that would mean you have to remove the binnacle, not a quick job (which is mine is sitting with only 2 screws instead of 6 (or 4))

Bulkhead connectors: http://www.dmc12.info/DeLorean%20Bulkhe ... ectors.pdf

Thanks Rob,
I did that yesterday, my brother suggested the same thing. I had the binnacle removed one month ago and everyting tested out ok, but it just did not want to work. No that I have moved the needle things seem to start working!

[RobvdVeer]

You said the needle doesn't return when you turn of the iignition. That's normal, wait until the car cools down, then turn the key again to see it jump back.

[Delta Delorean]

Got the stainless injector lines installed last weekend. Got them from Ed. Happy with how it turned out.
I never did get a replacement return fuel line from the club or hell for the one that did not fit.
Anyone has an update on that? Bandit maybe?

[Delta Delorean]

Took the D for a 100 mile round trip to get it checked out for a licenceplate& registration.
The guy there told me the car was in great condition and he had not seen a better one in a long time. So i got the registration no problem.
But the steering on the highway is horrible. You feel resistance in the steering wheel and then when you turn the wheel more it goes but a bit to much. So i had to hold the wheel with 2 hands and did no drive faster then 60 mph.
Not a very nice drive!
The front suspension was tested today on moving plates. There is no play in the suspension or steering parts.
The balljoints are greased and not worn. The steeringshaft yokes are also in good condition. The firewall bushing was replaced and lubed. With both front wheels of the ground the wheels can be turned easy and i do not feel any "heavy " points.
So what is left? Do I need a rebuild steering rack?

[Admin-bloke]

I'd personally get the geometry measured on the car first to rule out any excessive toe angle first and take it from there. The extra drag from excessive steering alignment might only be felt at high speeds that you're experiencing.

With regards answering if you need a new steering rack or not is a bit hard without actually looking at it. The geometry (steering alignment) check is the quickest. Don't forget the tech note that the chassis need to be 145mm from the floor, the note advising to weigh the front until the height is achieved. With oem springs go with a full tank of fuel. With lowered 'lotus' ride height springs go for half a task of fuel.

The choice is yours, Good luck, I hope it's simple to sort

[Delta Delorean]

Thanks Admin-bloke,
That seems like the best thing to do, can't find any worn parts. Just messured the chassis, it is 140mm from the floor, half tank of fuel at the moment. Not sure what springs my D has, could be the originals but made shorter.
Here is a pic of the car with the temporary tag on it. Need to find a way to get the new plate on the front. I am getting the Usa style (size) plates. Don't want to make any holes in the bumper. Who has a good picture on how to put the licence plate on the front?

[arranj]

http://www.deloreanclub.uk/stainless-fr ... acket.html

This ingeniously designed, stainless steel, bracket mounts between the rock screen and fascia using the existing bolts that hold the top of the rock screen to the fascia.

Supports all sizes of plate, with no changes to the car. It is mounted in a way so that the plate is in the "normal" position of on the black bumper, just below the "dmc"

[Delta Delorean]

Ordered!
Seen it before on a car in the Usa. Had no idea it came from the club. Maybe a good idea to have the stainless parts together in one section like Ed has on his website?

[jamesrguk]

Also self adhesive black Velcro is perfect for the front plate, easy to remove if needs be and no holes drilled.

Done ok for the past 16years on my car

James

[RobvdVeer]

If i recall correctly, Velcro was designed by NASA during the Apollo era (probably Gemini project). I absolutely trust the velcro, but not the glue that sticks the velcro to the plate, which is probably some Chinese 3M ripoff.