I Got My DeLorean To Run On Its OWN POWER! Cleaning Out NASTY 30-Year-Old Gas & Fuel System Rebuild!

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LegitStreetCars

LegitStreetCars

9 ай бұрын

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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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@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 7 ай бұрын
I finished the DeLorean! Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqSkqYmqbpmmmJo
@tavarish
@tavarish 9 ай бұрын
I legit panicked when your arm got stuck
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 9 ай бұрын
Haha. Still hurts but totally worth it!
@prestige_w0rldwide
@prestige_w0rldwide 9 ай бұрын
Bro me too it was hard to watch
@pgr0104
@pgr0104 8 ай бұрын
Imagine if the fire department had to come and hack the Delorean apart to get his arm out
@1963c10
@1963c10 7 ай бұрын
I had to skip past that part. My chest was getting tight.😂
@toguro1009
@toguro1009 9 ай бұрын
When Alex says he cleaned everything he means EVERYTHING. Well done. Best mechanical content on KZbin.
@WeChallenge
@WeChallenge 9 ай бұрын
OCD is a good thing in some instances.
@AAA-gd1od
@AAA-gd1od 9 ай бұрын
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
@archechme
@archechme 9 ай бұрын
If you like mechanics who don't half ass a job, M539 restorations is amazing. Sreten is a legend.
@p-townshankzilla2654
@p-townshankzilla2654 9 ай бұрын
​@@archechmeI was just about to mention him. The only guy that's more attention detailed than Alex. Funny too
@kamata93
@kamata93 9 ай бұрын
You forgot Sreten as well. Both are top notch!
@danandyong6653
@danandyong6653 9 ай бұрын
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
@jspaulding4106
@jspaulding4106 9 ай бұрын
Maybe prevents static as well...?
@ovlov245
@ovlov245 9 ай бұрын
Proper material for the job....Not just sound deadener.
@TravisFabel
@TravisFabel 9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@PaulBeetge
@PaulBeetge 2 ай бұрын
Hope he read this
@RatKindler
@RatKindler 9 ай бұрын
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. 🙂
@BudzyFoxMX5
@BudzyFoxMX5 9 ай бұрын
You're a car guy now 😉
@ashokreddy2640
@ashokreddy2640 9 ай бұрын
46:40 - you're a winner! 🤣
@Paladinus_de_Sancta_Luce
@Paladinus_de_Sancta_Luce 9 ай бұрын
Fuckin preach my dude. That's why I subbed too!
@ChurchClown7
@ChurchClown7 9 ай бұрын
The black triangle is to absorb rubbing between two surfaces. It might have a static electricity purpose also.
@TWRSHO
@TWRSHO 9 ай бұрын
Nvh was what I was thinking too
@Stepclimb
@Stepclimb 9 ай бұрын
In addition, it could absorb vibrations so that metal plate does not sing.
@edherdman9973
@edherdman9973 9 ай бұрын
I was kinda surprised he didn't say that after pointing out the leather wedged in between the chassis/frame (or something) earlier.
@firesurfer
@firesurfer 9 ай бұрын
Anti-slap material.
@toastysgarage
@toastysgarage 9 ай бұрын
Remember alex, its not an oil leak its just sweating horsepower! This delorean is such a sweet rebuild, mad props!
@xigosu
@xigosu 9 ай бұрын
It’s not an oil leak, it’s time released weight reduction
@soberlife
@soberlife 9 ай бұрын
Also, rust prevention.
@buggerlugz6753
@buggerlugz6753 9 ай бұрын
Deloreans didn't have any horsepower to start with dude!
@cyberbalrog
@cyberbalrog 9 ай бұрын
It's just a continuous oil change 😂
@calvinsallee
@calvinsallee 9 ай бұрын
It's a legit street car
@LatersOnTheMenjay.
@LatersOnTheMenjay. 9 ай бұрын
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!
@r.de.andrade
@r.de.andrade 9 ай бұрын
Man, you're like the whole package. Great host, entertainer, mechanic, etc. I wish you the best, my dude.
@d.f.9064
@d.f.9064 9 ай бұрын
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.
@TheDutchPathFinder1
@TheDutchPathFinder1 9 ай бұрын
Somebody give this guy a medal for being Mechanic of the year. 🙂
@dragnet53
@dragnet53 9 ай бұрын
It's because he has severe OCD issues. Most mechanics don't care about cleanliness.
@carnifex2173
@carnifex2173 9 ай бұрын
@@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
@Rhaspun
@Rhaspun 8 ай бұрын
@@carnifex2173 Yes. It is "his" car. He's going the extra mile.
@mendozahugoalberto
@mendozahugoalberto 9 ай бұрын
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.
@nath1774
@nath1774 9 ай бұрын
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.
@stevesether
@stevesether 8 ай бұрын
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.
@LeonardoBenine
@LeonardoBenine 9 ай бұрын
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! KZbin changed your life so you did mine.
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 9 ай бұрын
Thanks brother!
@danw1955
@danw1955 9 ай бұрын
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!😉
@edherdman9973
@edherdman9973 9 ай бұрын
Good German engineering getting a boost in this video with the Bosch pump and the Sonic wire tools.
@jonleyton7905
@jonleyton7905 9 ай бұрын
That mixture screw will help, best set with a gas analyzer. CO meter.
@mstar501
@mstar501 9 ай бұрын
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!
@sandraclowdus6549
@sandraclowdus6549 9 ай бұрын
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.
@user-dn2fh8ni9c
@user-dn2fh8ni9c 9 ай бұрын
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.
@TheBTFish
@TheBTFish 9 ай бұрын
This comment needs to be higher up. Absolutely do this. The 42 year old injector hoses are an accident waiting to happen.
@billmorrell4048
@billmorrell4048 9 ай бұрын
The bottle flip was 👌. One of the best mechanical content creators on KZbin. Love this series.
@In_memory_of_Dad
@In_memory_of_Dad 9 ай бұрын
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!!!
@Robsav-yx6vi
@Robsav-yx6vi 9 ай бұрын
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.
@axi0matic
@axi0matic 9 ай бұрын
Well, the cameraman was there the whole time, obviously.
@TravisFabel
@TravisFabel 9 ай бұрын
From the guy that brought you "Stuck in Space van" comes... "Arm stuck in fuel tank!"
@brucephelps678
@brucephelps678 9 ай бұрын
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.
@mathewfullerton8577
@mathewfullerton8577 9 ай бұрын
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.
@michaelwarner5277
@michaelwarner5277 9 ай бұрын
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?
@jwalster9412
@jwalster9412 9 ай бұрын
It looks better than the factory. I bet some of the (against grain) scratches were there from the factory.
@martinmiller8275
@martinmiller8275 9 ай бұрын
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!
@FutureSystem738
@FutureSystem738 9 ай бұрын
OMG, that stuck elbow would have freaked me out. Loving this, brilliant work!
@alfies98
@alfies98 9 ай бұрын
LSC and Mat Armstrong are the only car channels worth watching. keep smashing it
@dbfcrell8300
@dbfcrell8300 9 ай бұрын
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.
@marknelson8724
@marknelson8724 9 ай бұрын
Cool tip. Now I need a brass hammer.
@srboromir452
@srboromir452 9 ай бұрын
I've got a little brass head jewelers hammer somewhere, is that heavy enough?
@Bluswede
@Bluswede 9 ай бұрын
​@@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)
@willemp6432
@willemp6432 9 ай бұрын
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.
@patallen5095
@patallen5095 9 ай бұрын
The best thing about this channel is seeing Alex's enthusiasm and jubilance for each of his "dream" cars!! Love it!! 👍
@ian_ford
@ian_ford 9 ай бұрын
Yes, the resurrection of a previously dead car is something special. 👌 This was very satisfying!
@PetrolHeadBrasil
@PetrolHeadBrasil 9 ай бұрын
The BEST series in your channel, BY FAR! Can't wait for the next episode!
@Rene_ROwdyy
@Rene_ROwdyy 9 ай бұрын
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 💪🏽🙂
@bryanpaulgilbert7308
@bryanpaulgilbert7308 9 ай бұрын
hope things get better for you✨
@moughliabdeldjalil4365
@moughliabdeldjalil4365 9 ай бұрын
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
@dalehatton6965
@dalehatton6965 9 ай бұрын
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.
@renguney
@renguney 9 ай бұрын
RIP Aussie Deloreans
@pauldaulby1062
@pauldaulby1062 9 ай бұрын
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.
@JACB006
@JACB006 9 ай бұрын
Excellent instructional video for anyone who hasn’t worked on mechanical fuel injection and very entertaining as well. Thanks Alex GREAT job.
@ronhannink1968
@ronhannink1968 9 ай бұрын
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
@Flies2FLL
@Flies2FLL 9 ай бұрын
-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!
@philiphannum4211
@philiphannum4211 9 ай бұрын
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.
@Athomespices
@Athomespices 9 ай бұрын
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!
@beatingyou01
@beatingyou01 9 ай бұрын
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!
@S2NAZ
@S2NAZ 9 ай бұрын
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 🫵🏻👍🏻♥️
@kentmckean6795
@kentmckean6795 9 ай бұрын
A little movie trivia for you Alex. The speedo in the Delorean only goes to 85. In the movie, they faked the speedo with one that maxed out at 95.
@Alfa_davo
@Alfa_davo 9 ай бұрын
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!
@That_Stealth_Guy
@That_Stealth_Guy 9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting this iconic automobile running again under it's own power. While De Loreans are not a personal favorite for many reason, mainly due to the lackluster performance and stereotypical 80's build quality issues. There is NO denying that even without Back to the Future they are a automotive milestone. Especially the rare gold plated ones, or those that have been properly painted(ie powder coated) in red. IDK about anyone else, but with all those Sonic tools Alex has. What possesses him to NOT ( 24:31) use a flare nut wrench to disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filler. Using regular open ended wrenches is a sure fire way to round over the nuts on basically irreplaceable OEM tubing on the DeLorean . It's disappointing to think someone with a BUTT load of sponsored tools and a former MB mechanic wouldn't choose the correct tools for the job, especially on something like the De Lorean.
@SchmoopsAdventures
@SchmoopsAdventures 9 ай бұрын
We love the Delorean content. Mercedes owner here. Started watching your first C63 build.
@planesandbikes7353
@planesandbikes7353 9 ай бұрын
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.
@painedinks
@painedinks 9 ай бұрын
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!😊
@debuller8421
@debuller8421 9 ай бұрын
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!
@brianlassiter5302
@brianlassiter5302 9 ай бұрын
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.
@NJRoadfan
@NJRoadfan 9 ай бұрын
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.
@mk500
@mk500 9 ай бұрын
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.
@p.k.7111
@p.k.7111 9 ай бұрын
Great sense of humor, perfect restoration. This is the best series on yt!
@ClayL-cu3fs
@ClayL-cu3fs 9 ай бұрын
I found myself letting out a big "YES" for you when it started running for you. Great job!!
@CLCIII
@CLCIII 9 ай бұрын
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! 😇
@ianmankersen
@ianmankersen 9 ай бұрын
Alex please do a dry ice blast under this thing. I’d love to see this process on your channel
@geraldlafleur7776
@geraldlafleur7776 9 ай бұрын
Like Sarah N Tuned does
@CLCIII
@CLCIII 9 ай бұрын
Dry ice than spray bomb restoration would surely complete the amazing job Alex has been doing.
@boboso7238
@boboso7238 9 ай бұрын
@@geraldlafleur7776 like many more before her.
@travisfabel8040
@travisfabel8040 9 ай бұрын
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.
@DaddyWarlocks
@DaddyWarlocks 9 ай бұрын
So satisfying to see the Delorean run on its own. I cant wait to see the next episode! Awesome job, alex.
@boboso7238
@boboso7238 9 ай бұрын
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.
@chefred7204
@chefred7204 9 ай бұрын
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!
@c.a.nixiii4650
@c.a.nixiii4650 9 ай бұрын
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!!!
@xxBlazinBobxx
@xxBlazinBobxx 9 ай бұрын
Congrats, Alex! Must be so satisfying to get that car running! Props for getting this video out so quickly after recording it 28:57.
@ThaShaydeeSaint
@ThaShaydeeSaint 9 ай бұрын
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.
@lawrencetate5026
@lawrencetate5026 9 ай бұрын
Dude, this is an epic project! First time I’ve binged a channel. Top quality work and great tips.
@carlyeremian
@carlyeremian 9 ай бұрын
Love this rebuild!!! I look forward to every episode!
@MnPaul1
@MnPaul1 9 ай бұрын
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.
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 9 ай бұрын
What's your favorite movie/TV show car?
@adamhonda98
@adamhonda98 9 ай бұрын
Christine is my favorite movie car
@theaveragegameyt
@theaveragegameyt 9 ай бұрын
BTTF
@retrocompaq5212
@retrocompaq5212 9 ай бұрын
storm chasers /tiv2
@stevebeck57
@stevebeck57 9 ай бұрын
Christine!♥️♥️♥️👍🏼
@alsardari892
@alsardari892 9 ай бұрын
'92 Ford Explorer XLT from Jurassic Park...
@randallsavage3795
@randallsavage3795 9 ай бұрын
I have no love for the Delorean but watching u bring it back to life is fantastic. Keep up the great work.
@emiller7040
@emiller7040 9 ай бұрын
Shout out to Max! Getting into the proper position for the close-up shots has to be challenging.
@dez7726
@dez7726 9 ай бұрын
I learned new things today. That fuel injection system is crazy, also grease to the elbow.
@Scrimy2013
@Scrimy2013 9 ай бұрын
Love the videos Alex, I just started my 1955 oval beetle after 40 years in a barn, so I know the feeling of resurrection of an old classic, keep up the good work.
@myers546
@myers546 9 ай бұрын
I am restoring a '82 BMW E21 that sat for 25 years and had my fun with a CIS fuel system! Pro tip: if the fuel distributor plunger is stuck open and you fill your cylinders with fuel, remember to disconnect the coil when you pull the plugs to blow out the fuel.... you'll find a quick way to trim your beard with fire 😉
@josephbooth8431
@josephbooth8431 6 ай бұрын
This Delorean project is my dream lol from finding it in the garage to the restoration. Absolutely awesome. Great work man!
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 9 ай бұрын
Did you guys see the final cosmetic restoration video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWG2dpxqgs6HgsU Here you go!
@Blakenwhyte
@Blakenwhyte 9 ай бұрын
Just watched it before this one haha
@aston-martin-internationalist
@aston-martin-internationalist 9 ай бұрын
I did! It was a great length and bridged my airport delay from San Diego to London. Thank you especially! Brilliant video too. 😁
@Bob39965
@Bob39965 9 ай бұрын
I say put a K series and a manual in it?
@indieauthorjasonblayne7511
@indieauthorjasonblayne7511 9 ай бұрын
One of Dennis Hopper's last films, The Last Ride
@spartanedw
@spartanedw 9 ай бұрын
Please.. Kitt From Night Rider
@richardhickman813
@richardhickman813 9 ай бұрын
Awesome work! Every step closer even I'm excited! Fair play for all the effort inc filming and editing. Love it 😎
@adamlewis6597
@adamlewis6597 9 ай бұрын
Alex, I’d love to see a dry ice cleaning on this car. So worth it!!
@emillundin4078
@emillundin4078 6 ай бұрын
Why does watching your videos remind me of hangingout with my dad working on cars when i was younger, good memories.
@robgreenstein5917
@robgreenstein5917 9 ай бұрын
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!!
@pbe6965
@pbe6965 9 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same about those braided fuel lines, no real reason to use asbestos on these but you never know.
@davidbublitz6571
@davidbublitz6571 9 ай бұрын
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.
@u.p.tinkering
@u.p.tinkering 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video Alex, hope your congestion clears up! lol Can't wait for more videos on this!
@jamessturrock6802
@jamessturrock6802 9 ай бұрын
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.
@K20XRL
@K20XRL 9 ай бұрын
Alex just a quick tip, if your ever cleaning a fuel tank out again with rags try this, stick a rag in the tank and use some compressed air in the tank to blow the rag around and clean the tank out for you makes it easier to get in to the hard to reach areas to and it’s faster obviously I’d advise covering the top of the tank with another rag first so it doesn’t get all over you
@davidt3563
@davidt3563 9 ай бұрын
Another absolute banger of an episode! Man this has been such an awesome restoration!
@frodestillingen
@frodestillingen 9 ай бұрын
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!
@MrHamlet
@MrHamlet 9 ай бұрын
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.
@danieltubbs5422
@danieltubbs5422 9 ай бұрын
The Delorean build quality reminds me of how I fixed cars in high school. I still have my old FJ40 LandCruiser but I continue to discover things from my youth where I say to myself "How did this not burn to the ground".
@rogerbradley7509
@rogerbradley7509 9 ай бұрын
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!
@pbe6965
@pbe6965 9 ай бұрын
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.
@rogerbradley7509
@rogerbradley7509 9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@pdennis93
@pdennis93 9 ай бұрын
"First man to ever get his arm stuck in a DeLorean gas tank" - Achievement Unlocked
@carlomyburgh5657
@carlomyburgh5657 9 ай бұрын
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
@TillrockART
@TillrockART 9 ай бұрын
Dude! You got it running! That's so fantastic! I love this DeLorean series...
@rhodesm6683
@rhodesm6683 9 ай бұрын
Love this series Alex! Is there any way to check that the fuel pressure regulator is working properly? I assume since the injector tests show approximately 60psi opening pressure, that the minimum pressure should be the same? Thanks for taking us along on your journey through this DeLorean rehabilitation. Cheers from Guam USA 👍
@willmatic84
@willmatic84 9 ай бұрын
There's nothing better like watching Alex on Saturday mornings 😌👌🏽 now thats legit
@tsummers122
@tsummers122 9 ай бұрын
I’m sure it’s been said before to change the injector lines. They are plastic and can split. Fire usually follows.
@dieterlange7581
@dieterlange7581 9 ай бұрын
You are truly dedicated to this DeLorean more than I ever would be keep up the good work I hope this thing will at least do a burn out😂
@Neicoman
@Neicoman 9 ай бұрын
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.
@fahrfromrunnin
@fahrfromrunnin 9 ай бұрын
I'd be Really interested in the Cost of doing these repairs so far, AND when you finish
@NealD
@NealD 9 ай бұрын
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.
@robertwright1376
@robertwright1376 9 ай бұрын
Schaumburg IL Checking in.. Have to say, I am learning so much about injectors here and love it... Great content on the DeLorean!
@zx1100a1
@zx1100a1 9 ай бұрын
Truer words have not been spoken. "Never go past the elbow" 😳
@andoletube
@andoletube 9 ай бұрын
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!
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 9 ай бұрын
Oh man that's brutal
@sleepyhollow783
@sleepyhollow783 9 ай бұрын
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.
@andoletube
@andoletube 9 ай бұрын
@@sleepyhollow783 For sure!
@andoletube
@andoletube 9 ай бұрын
@@LegitStreetCars Thanks Alex, glad you got out in one piece!
@TonyLasagna
@TonyLasagna 9 ай бұрын
SAME
@kevinjibba
@kevinjibba 9 ай бұрын
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! 😊
@dgb56bgd
@dgb56bgd 9 ай бұрын
Great content…and great neighbors. I enjoy watching your recoveries. Blessings.
@thomaspencak5811
@thomaspencak5811 4 ай бұрын
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.
@vorsprungdurchtech
@vorsprungdurchtech 9 ай бұрын
That was pretty cool that you were able to use the fuel injector tester from Kent Bergsma’s Mercedessource 👍
Just try to use a cool gadget 😍
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