InoX wrote:Martin, the fuel tank plate has a bend in it on the leading edge where those nuts are (to accommodate sliding above the frame lip in that area.) so it wouldn't be a straight cut job, i suppose.
Well, officially, but it's only a very slight kink, and assuming you're not using boiler plate, it'll bend itself to shape when you fit it. Seeng your photo on the dark side, I think you need to drop the tank and check out the state of the chassis there mate, it looks very bad. There's an enclosed tubular section at the top which has to be solid for the car to be safe.
No intention of going stainless for the tubes - why wouldn't you, though? is it that electrolysis people talk about
Yes, the effect being in direct proportion to the surface area in contact with the coolant. A coolant bottle is arguable, but even Toby P weighted in at the suggestion of using stainless pipework. The Alpine guys have steel pipework and the coolant is always brown no matter how well kept the car. On the other hand, a 28 year old DeLorean that has never been touched will drop beautifully clean green anti-freeze when opened. Stick to Ally, and look after the coolant is my advice.
I sent you an e-mail regarding fuel lines and brake set-up in July (i didn't respond to your response, though - i think i went out on the piss, instead - i do apologise). I'l take a set of those lovely fuel lines off you. paypal?
Thanks! got the order - I will send out tomorrow. I can also do the full engine bay set for £199 - hoping Andy Snell will post a photo or two of his set which I supplied this week.
I think i also asked about front brake disks and why i couldn't use capri front rotors
Don't remember that Q
But the answer is because the DeLorean discs are unique.
any ideas on front vented disks? Can't afford a full kit ATM, thoughI'm reassembling the front suspension and need the front rotors before everything else....
Ed still does vented front discs, but IMO what's the point if you don't also fit vented discs to the rear, where the car can safely use a large part of its braking?
Front discs from Powerstop, but I can prolly save you a few bob cos I get a discount.
Ignoring my 4-pot kit (more details soon), the best setup by far is rebuilt original calipers, original solid discs, a 50/50 master cylinder and EBC redstuff pads (that use the heat generated by the solid discs). You won't regret it. This setup easily out-brakes an Alpine GTA - I had both on the MOT rollers a day apart.
TT
