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Lol no but I find it hilarious that you didn't realise he was joking. How the fuck would hoovie know the old guys exact age when he lost his license???
You're probably not gonna believe this,,,,,,,,,but I actually have a manual trans (from a Delorean) just a few miles from you, in Topeka. I bought it years ago from a crashed car to use on a GT40 replica project, but then I ended up using a Porsche transaxle instead. If you're interested, I'll sell it cheeeeap!
While this is possible to do. It requires alterations to the cars frame. As Manual and Auto DeLorean frames are different. DeLorean Industries I believe have most if not all the parts available to do it. The downside is it can devalue the car. Better to restore the car as is and then sell it and buy a manual.
@@nickhannaford3253 I agree with you, Nick. Converting the car is NOT a smart move. BUT, it seems pretty obvious to me that Tyler pretty much always makes the worst possible choices/decisions when it comes to resale value. (You know- like-putting an LS in a Porsche with a bazillion miles on it.) sooo I figured I'd help him out if he decides to repair it "the hard way" by offering him a deal on my manual trans. Don't really care if I sell it or not. Just happen to be located within two hours drive of his location and would've sold it to him cheap. Like less than 500 bucks-cheap.
Tyler is worth several million dollars I don’t think he’s worried about bankruptcy. Seriously the guys loaded despite how he may actually RU-vid videos.
These cars are a total mystery to everyone EXCEPT the DeLorean community. They know what the issues are, they know how to fix them, and they usually only ever need to be fixed once. Or they opt to fix the problems before they become problems. After more than 35 years, all the problems have been discovered. There really aren't that many, and they're not expensive to fix. Do the normal maintenance that a needs and it runs very reliably. There is one thing that owner's agree is the worst thing for your car-- letting it sit. If you run it at least 5 miles a week, you'll be in great shape. And the more you run it, the better. I am aware of cars with more than 500,000 miles on them-- unheard of in the early 80s. I can tell you from what I've seen that you got a great deal on this car. Spend a little more money and you'll profit nicely on the resale. The only dumb thing you can do as a DeLorean owner is to go it alone. Get involved in the community, do your homework, spend a little money wisely, and prepare for years of fun!
I've owned two of these things... and I gotta say... NO. For every grand under 35k you buy it for, you'll spend at least 1-2k to fix it. 14k on this car? He'll sink in around 20-25 in the next two years just to keep it going. And saying there aren't that many problems on these cars... SERIOUSLY? Just scrolling thru the video... the doors droop. As well as the headliner. I see he mentioned something about it stalling if he accelerates too fast. He's excited now... and that's great. But let's see his receipts in SIX MONTHS for maintenance and repairs and see how this 'they're not expensive to fix' theory holds.
I bought mine in 2014 for $4K non running. I put $3K into it in parts. I did the work myself. Pulled the engine, split the car in half and put it all back together with upgraded parts. Now I have a daily driver and all for $7K. I’ve been driving it for 3 years now and no major problems.
Better yet, be the first investor in bitcoin and then one day before the $19K peak sell off while people are still buying and never worry about finances again!
It was obvious to anyone who's been in advertizing what was gonna happen with bitcoin... Every ad you seen was trying to get you to buy some, and if they thought the coins would be worth a bazillion dollars, theyd be wanting the coins you already had. Bitcoin blocked me on facebook for telling people about this on their ads.
@@getchasome6230 Absolutely. Electronic coins are a fiat currency. They have no value outside of the perceived value held by society. Unfortunately, a barter system is the only way to distribute things of real "value" (to help you survive and thrive in life such as food/seeds, building materials etc.) really. Once the US got off the gold standard in '71, the USD became a true fiat currency holding no value except what is perceived by society. If you want to be able to survive a USD market crash, I highly recommend that you invest in storable goods that can help you live in a society (ideally off the grid) where production of goods stops and you are forced to adapt or die. Might I suggest a few AR (one for each family member able to wield a rifle) with 20+ 30rd. mags each and 10,000+ rounds of 5.56 being a good place to start! (In this case, both the rifle, mags and the ammunition will always have value in any society around the world)
lol @ "bitcoin blocked me" as if "bitcoin" is some sort of centralized thing that can block people. I love it when people have zero clue about crypto but feel the need to show off.
While I can't wait to see The Wizard's reaction to this one, I think you done good this time. There's an '81 with automatic in California for $20K right now and it has body damage, suspension damage, and probably driveline damage based on the photos. You're miles ahead for five grand less.
Go to the Delorean motor company. The guy that bought all of the left over parts has lots of new old stock parts as well as used parts. Plus your fairly big on youtube. I'm thinking they would have you out to make a video as it helps advertise that someone bought it and still has the parts to make them. plus they also restore cars.
After briefly reading a few comments, I changed my mind about swapping out the drivetrain for something more modern. I thought it would be highly entertaining to see if you could perhaps upgrade to a more powerful Porche, Subaru, or even Chevy engine... there's also the electric idea that I've seen tossed around. In the end though, I think it would be best to have it restored, and filmed... like, " It cost me x amount of dollars to fix my Delorean " Keep it up Tyler. Love your work. Maybe if you are in the Memphis area you can come see my modest collection.
The whole drive-train/engine of the DeLorean was a derivative of the PRV (Peugeot Renault Volvo) partnership, founded in the 1980s to commonize parts for a V4 or V6 and manual/auto transmission in the 2.0-3.5 litre size, and hence through volume lower costs. The engine is a mix of all three partners products, mainly Peugeot-Renault. Starting with the transmission, its a Renault type 4141 - not common in the USA, but parts and a rebuild kit easily obtained in Europe (for instance, used on the Renualt 25). You or The Wizard should be able to find suppliers in either France or if searching in English the UK - drop me a PM if you need help. The engine problems on that engine are often derived down to the fuel injection system, often the pump (pressure) or control unit (Awful French electronics = Yuck! The DeLorean company do a great and reliable rebuild, that even you might be able to attempt). However, I'd start with The Wizard doing a fuel system flush. The biggest issue with collector cars is that they get poorly stored, and hence have square tyres, treacle-like oil and degraded fuel (I have bought enough "great" motorcycles to know the issues). I'd be very tempted to leave it in your storage unit till early spring (it certainly won't rot in the snow, but the underside will badly anodise), then after a transmission rebuild and fuel system flush, see what happens - you might be surprised! Good Luck!
@@adamlewellen5081 those might have trouble getting shoe-horned into the tight rear engine bay...a Pontiac Fiero engine & transmission might be a better fit, as long as it doesn't catch on fire, LOL!
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 the 2800 and 3800 are about the same size. It's a popular swap actually. Check out the smoking tire. Matt has one with that swap.
You can get transmission rebuild kits easily from Europe, that trans was used in so many vehicles over here, you just need to read the data plate on the trans to make sure you're getting exactly the right parts as there were probably hundreds of different specifications of the trans depending on what car it went in originally. The stalling issue is very well known with these engines, it's either fuel injection issues or tired or badly adjusted carbs depending on what set-up the car has. It strikes me that before you start spending money on it you REALLY need to have a good, long talk to the big DeLorean specialist in the US who should be able to point you in exactly the right directions and can probably supply nearly all the parts you're likely to need. I would say definitely do not buy a new-old stock transmission as there's a very good chance the clutch and drive band material will have degraded over the years so as soon as you put it in the car and try to drive it they'll all just tear themselves apart and leave you in the same position but $5000 lighter in the pocket...
The Wizard has it in his shop... had to use it in Tyler's BMW... t'was the only thing capable of making the M5 run since the engine is about to spin its bearings. :-/
hoov... if there is a submersed fuel pump, there is about a 1 or 2 inch piece of hose in there. that hose can get cracks and re-bleed pressure back into the tank. That can cause the stall when the car moves around like that. good luck!
I can assure you that is NOT the cheapest one in the US! I had the chance to buy one about a year ago for $3500. It was garage kept, but the fuel injection system was completely shot on it and needed to be completely redone on it. Other than that and a few cosmetic issues, it was fine.
@@joshtice7783 On the off. Janice you're reading the comments Hoovies i watched a documentary. Not that long ago there is still a DeLorean dealership in the US, which I can't believe I'm saying whether straight face. They've bought all the remaining new stock parts they could get their hands on. And they've done a little bit of hunting around, picking up the Lorient and such. They are repairable and Rebuild and restore. I'm trying not to be a total wiener because the DeLorean is one of the bucket list Cars I'll never have.but the trick is I've seen them numerous times in Canada for 10 and 12,000 in reasonably good shape running and driving without any major issues. It's not a joke. Look in the Canadian auto trader. From time to time or Canadian classic car websites they pop up every so often. I know 14,000 doesn't sound like much to some a you most vehicles iPhone were around the thousand and 1500 I'm pretty low on the food chain. I'm not got a hate though I love the DeLorean . I think your best bet is to bite the bullet and go to the Gloria dealership and see about procuring a new transmission. They've might be able to do a rebuild job for you, but I think at the end of the day your best option is just putting a new one in. I'm assuming you can afford 5000 for the transmission given you spent 14,000 on the vehicle. that's stalling issue is what's really got me a little shaky. Dear Jesus only knows what it could be with a computerized vehicle like that. I'm thinking something to do with fuel injection issue but that could be any one of 100 things causing it. from what you said about the tires. It's probably been sitting a long time but I don't think dirty gas would cause that problem. I don't know if this would be something to ask the Wizard or talk to the boys over at DeLorean America somebody mentioned earlier, they are in taxes. I forget which state they are in but they've got a nice big dealership and work on a lot of these cards for people. Maybe you could do a video and work out some sort of deal with them, or it just throwing it out there. I figure there's somebody out there that can do something with that headliner issue besides putting thumbtacks in it
There is a major DMC Shop here in my home town of Humble, Texas, just outside of Houston. The History Channel even filmed a special here years ago. I went there 3 or 4 years ago when I was considering buying one as a build project for my dad and I. The guys there are AMAZING and literally second to none when it comes to Deloreans. They can answer any question you can or can't think of and have just about anything you need within arms reach. I would definitely reach out to them for help.
@@caseytodd7632 And that is why they're trying to get the proper government licensing to build BRAND NEW DELOREANS!!! Last I read on their website, still waiting for lawmakers to cross the I's and dot the T's... If you're interested: www.newdelorean.com/blog/
@@WhiskeyTango68 Kinda stupid to build a car of super expensive stainless and then skimp on the frame. The car was an overpriced under powered piece of crap. Hell some were painted because if any part of that super expensive stainless gets dented or damaged its almost impossible to fix it.
I just detailed a Delorean owned by John Delorean himself with a manual. It was found in the basement of his estate when someone purchased his estate it only had 2800 miles on it. Unfortunately the reverse gearing doesn’t work. They used a puegot or however you say it transmission. we had to hand polish the entire vehicle with metal polish. My favorite vehicle I’ve ever detailed.
Suq Madiq he was set up by America’s big 3 he didn’t have anything on him when he was arrested. The big 3 didn’t want to have another American competition for vehicles so they set him up.
This is a De Hooptie! I really hope you're able to get this thing back to its former glory! Sounds like an air/fuel mixture problem or the fuel pump is going bad?
These PRV motors run on Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, find someone with a pressure gauge and check the control pressure and system pressure, your stalling issue could be high control pressure (the pressure regulators can stick closed and cause high control pressure which makes the motor lean right out). Also check warm up regulator. I've set up a Delorean over here in the UK that had almost exactly the same symptoms as well as difficult starting and a lumpy idle, I'll see if I can dig some K-Jet parts out and knock a video together if you don't have a K-Jet guy near you. The good news is this fuel injection was used for years across TONS of companies so parts aren't too hard to come by! Good luck, gorgeous Delorean!
Cutting out will be trivial. Parts for this common engine/gearbox (in Europe at any rate) should be easy too. Best car I’ve seen Hoovie buy yet. It’s brilliant! Love it.
Delorean motor car company in Texas has all the parts. Maybe a manual conversion but I think its difficult on delorean as the frames are different auto to manual
There was a guy here in the PNW that drove a Delorean every day! I saw it on nice days, rainy days, and even driving in the snow! Pretty cool when a guy in a Delorean (and also a Rolls Royce Corniche!) Give you the thumbs up for my '66 Corvair Corsa!
Johnny Deville are you in Seattle area? I think that guy lived in my building for a few months, the car was always parked in the building’s parking lot!
Perfect! Hoovie, so proud of you! Built in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Badly, i'll admit). Hello from Belfast btw. Also as an EV owner I totally think you should go for an electric drive conversion 😁 A wrecked Tesla would be a great donor but even a Leaf as underpowered as it is wouldn't be much less power than what that engine is putting out now. Ps, parts ain't scarce, huge Delorean community out there so help and parts is no problem. Theres a warehouse in Texas has all the old factory stock, enough to build hundreds more. Best of luck 😁
So, just a few non-factory items on your car: Chrome exhaust tips over the stainless pipes - Stainless metal inserts in the embossed DeLorean rear bumper - you're missing the cover over the wiring under the hood right rear against the fire wall - the aftermarket CD player, car originally came with Crown cassette player - the beltline DMC sticker.
There’s a place in Houston that bought all of the DMC parts and brought them to the US to revamp the brand. So they have parts to rebuilt the car from the ground up. Not sure of the pricing, but the inventory they have is impressive. Transmissions and everything. Even all the bolts and screws to completely build a new Delorean.
Screw that crappy engine and transmission. Go ahead and slap a Corvette LS engine in there. Parts are widely available and it will go the speed we imagined it would back in the 80’s.
The transaxles that the delorean comes with can’t handle the amount of torque an LS puts out; the Regular Car Reviews drove an LS swapped Delorean and the owner explicitly stated to NOT floor it in 5th gear. From what the video said, it shears the input shaft in half.
Kevin Smith So that video just popped up on my recommended. As I watched it I realized wait I’ve seen this before. So obviously the LS in the Delorean is not a new idea and my memory is sh’t.
Kevin Smith yeah the LS Delorean they reviewed still had the Renault UN-1 transaxle in it, and I went back and watched it again and it turns out that the input shaft is actually a 2 piece design that has a splined collar linking them together; and it’s that splined collar that strips out from the torque.
The McLaren has a grrrrreat warranty on it and he won't pay shit for the repairs it needs. The delorean can be sold as is, and he'll break even. ...now, the m5...
Victor the Kid he did buy the M5 cheap enough to break even as well, it will be well sorted for $13k and a lot of people would buy it for that price with the list of repairs bills he will have to go with it.
In order to change the transmission from an automatic to manual you would to have cut into the frame member and weld in a new plate where the shifter is located. The mounting plate holding the shifter in place is either higher or lower depending on if the frame was designed for the three speed automatic or five speed manual transmission. And you would also need to change a coolant metal pipe that feeds coolant to the automatic transmission. It would be more trouble than it’s worth. Just buy a DeLorean with a manual transmission if that is what you desire. I bought my July 1981 DeLorean in February 2001 and seventeen years and ten months later I’m still driving the D occasionally.
@@markvanyo4302 Oh right, yeah I forgot that auto boxes are part of the cooling loop (it's how the dreaded strawberry milkshake happens on the Benz boxes). I hadn't thought about needing a new panel but I suppose it makes sense cuz the box is in the back. Also have fun with your Delorean.
I am so freaking jealous!!!! I actually waited to watch this video because I want a Delorean sooooooo bad. But E4 pay... lol. I seriously hope you take good care of it and are able to fix everything it needs. One of these days i will find one that needs a lot of work and I too will have a faulty Delorean xD.
Quick tip from a DeLorean owner use Wendex instead of metal polish to clean the stainless it works really well. Nice purchase I like the pinstriping on the side however I would highly consider dropping a manual transmission in it the three speed automatic is such a dog.
Hey Tyler! I ran into you at the auction, it was great to meet you! We briefly talked about your recent McLaren purchase, the green viper and the black s2000 I was looking into bidding on. As we spoke in the back of my mind I considered asking you about a Prelude that I had seen in previous videos in the background. That silver Prelude is also in this video. If that's your car please make a video about it!!
While you may know this already, as a Columbus, Ohio native, it was always an amusing anecdote told to me by my father that the owner of Big Lots, a Mr. Shenk, purchased all the new, unused parts when the Dumurry factory closed in '83 and built some remaining cars with them before placing the rest in long term storage. These were eventually told to 'DeLorean Motor Corporation' in Texas in the late 90s, which still builds new cars from the new old stock parts. I have to believe that between a bunch of old junkers sitting around in Columbus yards and the Texas company, you can find rebuild parts for the automatic transmission. Alternatively, the group in Texas does an electric motor conversion which, to me, seems only one step down on the awesome scale from a working Mr. Fusion.
I remember seeing these in Auto Trader as a kid around 2003-4 for the same price. I think the most expensive one I ever saw listed was $5k and it had like 40k miles on it. I would've bought one for the prices back then but now they're just ridiculous and in much worse shape.
“Delorean intermittent stalling fuel problem.” Having owned two deloreans for years now, try this: inside passenger compartment, drivers side, on the floor under the pedals, over to the extreme left, is a rubber footrest. Under that is a single wire with a spade connector that comes loose. Double check it, slide it on all the way, and secure it with a black zip tie or tape. Good luck, let me know!
Bosch K Jetronic. As most cars in Europe had in the 80s. The fuel flow plate has just got stuck. Needs a good cleaning that's all. The pin in the Fuel metering head will be gummed up as well.
Bought mine in July 2000 for about $10,000. $5K into it since then and still runs like a champ. Delivered pizza with it for a few years. The key is actually driving it, changing the fluids, and not letting it rot...like any car. Good luck bud!
Merry Christmas Tyler and family Listen in the future that car will Be worth a fortune. The wizard Can get it sorted in no time. Congratulations on the Wedding Wishing you excellent health and Joyful happiness.
Your stalling issue is most likely the fuel accumulator located inside the chassis center underneath. Change the fuel filter while you're under there. Also, change the distributor cap. If the car has sat for any amount of time the terminals on the cap have corroded on the inside. It's located INSIDE the engine under the INTAKE in the back of the engine by the firewall. You can "kind of" feel it if you reach back there but you can't get it out without taking the intake off. ENJOY!
Even if you find the parts, it will still for ever break down. It might be sacrilege in most cases but in this one, an engine and gear box swap would do wonders. Many thanks for your videos !!
Great video!, I thought your car was present in Manila when i was filming hahaha. I comment on your Delorean on my manila video! @supermetcars. Your vids have an impact, well done and keep up the work.
@@FalloutEpic --> I could never figure out why so many people think the E60 is ugly. I think the Bangle 5-series is a great looking car! Especially the the M5 E60!
I knew a guy that bought a DeLorean new, about 38 years ago, the car looked incredible. But it broke down often, even when NEW, and it was slower than a slug. On the good side, they are flammable. Goooooood Luck!
This car has a 2.7 Peugeot-Renault-Volvo engine that is contained for example in Renault 25. The Renault 25 was also sold in the USA under name of Eagle Premier and it’s cheaper version, Dodge Monaco. So if you need some spare parts, try to look on cars (like I said it’s from PRV) which had this engine (and yes, they were many). Literarly, this engine motorised the whole France from 70’s to 90’s.
The odds of that where they're at in Kansas is pretty nil. The Wizard has been working on several Lambos. If you pay attention to the other shots of this video, you can tell it's the Wizards shop.
Another thing I've heard about auctions is that dealers will often bid up against non-dealers to discourage the idea that there are bargains to be had at auctions. This appeared to match my Dad's experience when he got his car a couple of thousand above what similar were going for.
