I Took Apart My DeLorean Engine & Found The "Valley Of Death!" What Would You Do Here?

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@LegitStreetCars 7 месяцев назад

I finished the DeLorean! Check this out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DsAxVt94sb8.html

@somphothbsiratsamy3748 2 месяца назад

Okay, I don’t care how many movies it’s been in, that is a horribly designed engine

@somphothbsiratsamy3748 2 месяца назад

Trash the motor and put a cheap is250 motor in it

@somphothbsiratsamy3748 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂 the radiator pipes run below the whole car. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 fukn fanatics

@jonmitchell9019 Месяц назад

@@somphothbsiratsamy3748 Look at me! Look at me! I'm the waterboy! Grrrrrr!

@jonmitchell9019 Месяц назад

I watch a guy years take the valley and had a pro fill that up with new weld and it lasted forever he still has that car. You should of least super pressure cleaned the area and painted it with high temp to protect it from farther on.

@SudosFTW 8 месяцев назад

A suggestion: while expensive, it might be pertinent to actually go and clean up ALL the corrosion in the valley and then coat it in a layer of Alodine like what would be done in aviation on aluminum, just as a peace of mind thing. You can't gain back the aluminum, but you can at least protect the aluminum you do have from corroding. Generally it's used for creating a surface for paint to stick to in airplanes but in your case, I'm wondering if a few coats of that won't hurt, and then some high temp engine paint in something a bit brighter so you can see any oil leakage in the future.

@paulnielsen8528 8 месяцев назад

I bet you just watched Rebuild Rescue 45 minutes ago.

@hamood1234fool 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking of filling it with carbon fiber and resin

@DillysADV 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking even cheaper.. fill the valley bottom with JB Weld. It would bond to reinforce the material that is still there. Either way,if it is going to fail and there ain't anything you can do about it, run it until it gives...

@kenstrain4366 8 месяцев назад

@@DillysADV That was my thoughts too.

@greggdalton4110 8 месяцев назад

Could you coat the top of the valley of life (thinking positive) with something like JB weld? And yes you are right I am not a car guy.I change oil and do brakes that is all. And I enjoy your all your videos. Good luck!

@1slow370 8 месяцев назад

Clean it and paint it with an ablative zinc paint. If it breaks get it glass beaded and welded. You could probably have it reamed and sleeved (coat a tight fighting tube with epoxy and press it into the passage) and drill out the connecting oil passages

@matthewcalifana488 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking J B weld , Worked 4 me on transmission line .

@dariocastro9079 8 месяцев назад

something like is what i was imagine before seeing it ... i think it can work if the damage is not terrible

@billpar 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking something similar

@1slow370 8 месяцев назад

@@matthewcalifana488 I would typically go for araldite 2014 but same concept

@skylinefever 8 месяцев назад

@@matthewcalifana488 I heard Belzona is a good replacement for JB Weld.

@ScottAPetty 8 месяцев назад

You should look into doing dry ice blasting for the entire underneath!! It’s way cleaner and does a great job.

@larrysorenson4789 8 месяцев назад

The Ice guys charge a ton for their process. Imagine if some guy had a mobile unit so that the zillion in- progress projects could get a bit cleaner during the project.

@HastyRhombus760 8 месяцев назад

I would consider using block fill to just fill in the valley up to just over the top of the oil passage. Block fill is designed to withstand a lot more pressure than this engine will ever see and would seal off the block from any outside material. Once cured the block fill would restore and increase any strength loss the engine block might have experienced. Just a thought.

@Mikefngarage 7 месяцев назад

LS conversion. would get things sorted. I would not keep that engine in there. make it run good then.

@aominelaw981 6 месяцев назад

I was thinking something similar. Like clean the rusty parts and then cover it with new aluminium, let it cure. But your idea is probably more future proof.

@jmaxim80 8 месяцев назад

The engine valley is fine brother, i think the biggest thing is keeping all that junk out of that valley. Like any other kind of metal, wet dirt is really great at deteriorating it. I'd probably spray it with some fluid film at the very least to try and protect the aluminum for as long as possible. Anyway shes gonna be one nice set of wheels to enjoy yourself in.

@williamrogge6268 8 месяцев назад

Coolant on your hair? Does the DeLorean know you might become a hot-head?

@andrewp4258 8 месяцев назад

I agree with Mike. That level of corrosion is quite normal. I’ve seen plenty worse. My DeLorean engine was similar to that and by now most are likely like that. Doing a great job!

@jw4620 8 месяцев назад

I'm 77. I've said every word you said many times over. But you still kept it civil. Great channel and keep up the good work. When I started wrenching, all you had to be able to do was set points and valves, and you were golden.

@yukoncornelius6078 7 месяцев назад

Pro tip - forget about that metal pipe in the valley (not the Y pipe, the foot long one leading to the heater core). Just run a long silicone or rubber heater hose out of the valley. Eliminates 2 seams that could leak that are impossible to get to without removing the manifold again.

@MrSychnant 5 месяцев назад

Good idea.

@xSupermanstightsx 8 месяцев назад

Have you considered flooding the valley with high temp epoxy? The liquid epoxy would fill in all of the voids and be held in by them. And it'll resist heat while sealing it off from further damage, and prevent further deterioration? Not JB Weld, actual high temp epoxy. As long as the surface is prepped properly it would be an effective preventative. Just a thought to help that original engine last long into THE FUTURE!!!!

@revolutionday1 8 месяцев назад

I once repaired the entire inside of a pot metal thermostat housing with JB Weld, and as far as I know, it's still going!

@ryanehlis426 8 месяцев назад

JB weld is stable up to 500 degrees F, The engine valley should never get close to that hot.

@SabotageGarageUSA 8 месяцев назад

I have ported aluminum intakes and added aluminum to the outside to keep thickness. Tig welding works better but I only have used mig

@DRV-mt5dd 8 месяцев назад

Just depends on the normal operating temp of that surface. And as another person commented would be good to surgically clean and then alodine that aluminum.

@JamesHalfHorse 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking that. Something strong but still have some flex to it so it won't crack or seperate with the constant heat cycles. Just flood it on and let it fill in everything. If it was further gone or already starting to leak if it was mine I would try it. Not much to lose. Even in the shape it's in I would consider something like it that protects what he has left from getting worse as it seems under the best conditions it's a place where dirt and chemicals like to build up and not easy to clean. Having basically a clay shield over it the last 30 something years might have caused the damage you see but prevented far worse from getting to it.

@chicagomodzz 8 месяцев назад

Mix up about a half gallon of JB weld and give the whole valley a good coating to protect it.

@backyardgarage 8 месяцев назад

Exactly what I'd be doing.

@theelectricmonk3909 8 месяцев назад

I thought the same too - I'm not sure if JB Weld could handle the thermal cycling though, it'll be pretty hot in there. I wonder if thoroughly cleaning it with brake cleaner, then painting it with a heavy coat of high temperature BBQ/header paint might at least stop any future degradation.

@lancenutter1067 8 месяцев назад

Yes, my thoughts are similar, to at least stop the corrosion.

@saulns7159 8 месяцев назад

Had the same thought lol

@jimkalfakis9893 8 месяцев назад

I agree 100%! You cast a whole new block.

@EdwardM104 8 месяцев назад

Idk if you've already ordered them, but I highly suggest replacing the fuel injector lines. Also, if the engine goes, a common swap is the Eagle 3.0L PRV engine. Decent bit more power and easier to work on. Do the manual as well at the same time.

@myrmeko 8 месяцев назад

I personally think you should clean the valley as best as you can, then coat it in Alodine. I'd go as far as reinforcing all of the deeper pockets with aluminium weld, coat the whole thing in Alodine, then fill up the valley with JB-Weld to also make it slanted towards the front, so it could drip out of the valley, if there would be any more leaks.

@SaraMorgan-ym6ue 7 месяцев назад

that smoke is just the engine puking out the last of the crap that built up in the engine over those 30 years of sitting

@myrmeko 7 месяцев назад

@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue I didn't say anything about smoke tho.

@victorthecarguy3126 8 месяцев назад

Emissions stuff from the 70s and 80s always fun and different. Why not paint the valley with JB weld. Never have a problem with corrosion when it's epoxy coated.

@christaylor93 8 месяцев назад

Personally, on the valley issue, I would have definitely tried to clean it better to get the dirt off, not necessarily blend out any damage, just get as much of the dirt off as possible, then applied alodine and a primer, then corban 35.

@bartolomeothesatyr 8 месяцев назад

^^^ This.

@timmoles9259 8 месяцев назад

After a much better mechanical cleaning follow-up with Alumprep before alodine.

@mikeygandalf3335 8 месяцев назад

I think this and it may sound kinda junky but put some jb weld on it, at least that will keep any more dirt off the oil passage

@EdwardM104 8 месяцев назад

I'd be careful with any coatings on the block. I spent probably 15 hours cleaning the block on a DeLorean and sealed it according to a forum post and the first time I had to remove the intake again, there was unavoidable fuel spills into the valley and all of the coating came right off. I did have a much much worse block than this one and anticipate having to replace it at some point so I used an aluminum epoxy on the worst looking bits and that is probably better than any coating. About hard as the other aluminum and really well bonded. Pointless? Maybe, but it was my friend's car and he wanted to experiment instead of proactively replacing the block.

@bertram-raven 8 месяцев назад

Aluminium "Cancer" is worse than rust. It snakes its way into the ali and makes it friable.

@CharlesDeMar 8 месяцев назад

What a great project. As always your optimism, determination and knowledge make these huge projects possible. It’s encouragement to everyone watching.

@smartsoap9614 8 месяцев назад

Dude you are a legend. Love this channel love your work. You can even feel the emotion through the screen. Incredible, watch every Saturday for the past year pissed I didn’t find ya sooner!

@petetofani4896 8 месяцев назад

Dry ice blaster would work great to clean things back to new under the car and in the engine compartment.

@timtimtimmay4654 8 месяцев назад

Dry ice blast, Cerakote, and as an additional safety measure add an easy to access zinc electrode from a boating supply store for sacrificial anode to absorb ions that you can routinely clean and replace to prevent any further corrosion. That should last well enough to prevent any further degradation.

@ducko2424 8 месяцев назад

I'm loving these DeLorean restoration videos. Great Job Alex! 👍

@Seenoevilspeaknoevilhearnoevil 8 месяцев назад

Wow that engine almost looks exactly the same as the Peugeot 604 V6 my Dad had in the late 80's. Yes,it was very difficult to get it serviced once all the Peugeot dealers closed down in Puerto-Rico. We ended up going to the Volvo dealer for spare parts and they where the only mechanics that knew how to work on them. Impressive that your DeLorean seems to run ok! Keeping your DeLorean original is super.

@Knaeckebrotsaege 8 месяцев назад

the PRV V6 was used all the way till 1998 in some form or another, with the last few vehicles being the Renault Espace people carrier, Laguna family car and Safrane executive car, all with a 3 liter variant of it

@LegitStreetCars 8 месяцев назад

What would you guys do? Run it until it blows up, replace the engine or ????

@cardude8996 8 месяцев назад

Replace with original motor

@orange2352 8 месяцев назад

Blow it up then replace!

@AlexKingstone 8 месяцев назад

I would run until it goes bad

@foxysausage6091 8 месяцев назад

Go see Mr Wynne for a NOS replacement / rebuild.

@alvaroalfaro8979 8 месяцев назад

LS swap with a Porsche transmission. Or EV and do all lighting with Led and panels with screens, so you came back to the future it

@capicolaspicy 8 месяцев назад

So agree with your plan to go ahead and pressure wash the entire underside. It's the closest you can get to a full restoration without dismantling the entire car! Absolutely loving watching your progress!

@baliessong7081 8 месяцев назад

NO! get rid of that pile of shit motor!!!

@markmitchell457 5 месяцев назад

GOOD, REAL GOOD! I really enjoy this series. Thanks for great insite into DMC.

@stevealan2289 8 месяцев назад

Clean the valley, use JB weld or similar epoxy to fill concerning areas. Lastly, apply a good engine paint to the valley to inhibit future corrosion.

@SkypowerwithKarl 8 месяцев назад

I can’t believe you didn’t protect those open ports when you were digging and flipping dirt in the valley.

@ahalstead40 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad I'm not the only one who winced seeing that

@aydaenlynch2088 8 месяцев назад

Oof I know. I was wincing while the cut off wheel sparks shot up around the open manifold ports. 😬

@ianwheeler683 8 месяцев назад

First thing l thought, bit amateur hour to be honest.

@youtubevoyeur4104 8 месяцев назад

Came here for these comments, I was horrified watching the grinder sparks going everywhere with the ports open and the vacuum poking around!

@jamesemcclure 8 месяцев назад

If Alex is thinking of replacing the engine then it doesn't matter

@johnrowe9653 8 месяцев назад

Looking good! Keep it coming!

@DeadKoby 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate the care and attentiveness you give the car. Cool stuff.

@TheGhungFu 8 месяцев назад

You can re-anneal those copper washers. Just heat them until they just start to glow. Let them cool and clean with fine sand paper. Good to go. Annealing all copper seals was standard procedure on submarines.

@markkoranjr6426 8 месяцев назад

Really shocked that you didn’t cover the intake ports before more tear down 😉

@Copperpot8898 8 месяцев назад

Looking great so far. Are you planning on coating the underside with a bed liner or at least some rust proof paint? Keep up the great content, looking forward to seeing the car fully restored.

@ivodesaedeleir5860 8 месяцев назад

Wonderfull episode of this car thank you Alex for sharing

@racerboy2212 8 месяцев назад

Every episode ends, almost as a cliffhanger! I so am looking forward to the next one! Great series, Alex!

@gavinmeyer8937 8 месяцев назад

Hijacking this comment to say you should swap in a supercharged 3800. bulletproof v6 thats not nearly as gutless

@adrianmejia1256 8 месяцев назад

You should walnut blast the valley to clean up as much of the corrosion as possible, then put some anti-corrosion coating (Alodine?) and then fill the valley up to the webbing with JB Weld epoxy.

@73Bugman 8 месяцев назад

I totally agree with your thoughts. Seems to be a no brainier. Why did the experts not suggest this?

@shanewilson5248 8 месяцев назад

i concur, but suggest you look at products from Chesterton they offer epoxy metal putty which has alluminum particles that aid expansion contraction eqaulity ,which is what you required- eqaul exspanion is critical to maintain seal

@jwalster9412 8 месяцев назад

Hire a. Welder and reinforced the valley.

@adrianmejia1256 8 месяцев назад

You could very well burn a hole through that corrosion, also having no idea how thick it is. Probably not a good idea at this point…

@YungEagle3k 8 месяцев назад

i thought the same thing

@erikg4512 8 месяцев назад

Such a great video. At what point do you just pull the body off the frame and save yourself some frustration? It's not too hard to do. Keep the videos coming! I love this series.

@MMMX38 8 месяцев назад

You should definitely check out dry ice blasting. It makes literally everything look brand new.

@viatronmac 8 месяцев назад

Looks like a prime candidate for treating with Devcon, give them a call I’ll guarantee they have a coating that will seal all that up and will also put some structural strength back into it.

@hgsnotes 8 месяцев назад

For the AC you don't need to change to 134, just get the duracool or 12a refrigerant with an adapter for the fill connection. Don't have to change anything in the system. Works better than 134. My 71 buick riviera still had pressure in the original system so I was able to recharge and it works great.

@benjaminmclaughlin4746 8 месяцев назад

May be worthwhile having a look into dry ice media blasting to clean it up properly, as for the block. I'd honestly have a go at either tig welding more material on top or brazing will be a good alternative to scrapping the block.

@tstoneami 8 месяцев назад

My fav series in a while.

@ravennexusmh 8 месяцев назад

wonder how easy it would be to get a B280E from europe in there. keep it PRV for a nice bump to 170hp, and maybe some renautl 25 turbo manifolds from france and turbo that

@antonczerwinske5910 8 месяцев назад

If you replace the engine, please dont put in another delorean engine. Its a car ahead of its time, it deserves an engine from current time

@silverghini2629 8 месяцев назад

Go EV!

@MidwestMotor 8 месяцев назад

Love following along with this project! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

@KurisuDE 8 месяцев назад

The outtakes at the end are a great adddition to the videos!

@notreallyhere1136 8 месяцев назад

It’s crazy how glued to this series I am. I have no interest in deloreans but I love cars and the whole process you are going through

@harriettanthony7352 8 месяцев назад

This writer agrees with your View.

@jimmyvaught 8 месяцев назад

One of the best series to date! I opt for running the engine till it dies and doing some sort of engine swap. You can’t have this being one of the slowest vehicles in your fleet.

@ike_of_the_greil_mercenari465 8 месяцев назад

I agree. A DeLorean custom engine would be cool.

@douglasburnside 8 месяцев назад

I disagree. The value of this car is not in how fast it will go. It will _never_ be a fast car. It's value is the original condition it is in. An engine swap will instantly cut the resale value in half.

@andrewward4246 8 месяцев назад

just keep the old engine if he ever decides to sell, he said he is keeping it forever so who cares about resale, Enjoy the car Alex!@@douglasburnside

@Sami-lx7mf 8 месяцев назад

The viewing of REAL work in a step by step jurney of discovery is pritty special. Thanks.

@Mr.AF94 8 месяцев назад

Hey Alex, just a suggestion. Why you don’t use a dry ice machine and clean the underneath properly, no mess.? Pressure washer will do it yes but the results will not be the same plus the entire process and transformation is wonderful. 💪🏻👍🏻

@danielwillliams9669 8 месяцев назад

Man, this is awesome. I am so glad you are doing it right. It is a complete thrill when I hear - "Yup, that's getting replaced and yup that too and yeah we need to clean this all up"! Then I hear " I am going blast this bottom and powder coat this and replace this over hear"! This the best restoration video ever! Thx for sharing! One other note - wise to go ahead and order the engine - it's not if the engine will fail - it's going to fail!

@BobBasshead 8 месяцев назад

I've used this method with outstanding results. Cleaning that valley I'd use a Dremel Tool with the extension shaft and a cup style wire brush, it's easy to control the pressure without gouging any more holes, gotta use a little finesse while doing this, and all the while using your shop vacuum sucking up any accumulated debris. Then follow up sealing up the valley with the many suggested materials from your viewers. BUT no more poking around in there with screwdrivers and other sharp metal tools!

@JRBRestorations 8 месяцев назад

Great video! It will be fabulous when it’s done!

@aDaWaN 8 месяцев назад

I think that block can live for a long time. I would attack the corrosion on top and seal it with some anodizing coat or epoxy. Once sealed by epoxy it should not further detoriate; so not leaks today will mean no leaks for a long time. As usual you guys are doing a great job, thanks for the video!

@davidt3563 8 месяцев назад

The only bad thing about these videos is they end! Seriously I could watch you work on this car all damn day. 3 hour videos plz!

@elieboudreaux7085 8 месяцев назад

Can’t wait till you’re finished with the Delorean. This is a great project keep up the great videos.

@atrociousliar3314 8 месяцев назад

I'm so pleased there are people on this planet who like doing this stuff. It looks like he'll on earth to me. By 5 minutes in I would have stripped something and lost something else. I would then not have the correct tool for something and then forget what went where. God bless you.

@LegitStreetCars 8 месяцев назад

Here are all the other DeLorean videos in one place! Abandoned Delorean Rescue!: ru-vid.com/group/PLCPhBTbpYs4IyNoPoSMYDRQZFmq5T6Jb2

@taurota1554 8 месяцев назад

Awesome

@m4rvinmartian 8 месяцев назад

When trying to show height in video or photo, use a light source not concurrent with the lens, ie, at an angle to the camera. If using video, move the light to accentuate the valleys.

@monoskier2112 8 месяцев назад

This has to be the greatest Delorean Restoration series on RU-vid ever!!!!!!!!! You are doing a fantastic job on this car. I really can see this Delorean worth six figures easy when your completed. 😎🇨🇦

@CrankAddict 8 месяцев назад

Excellent investigative work. Can you blast that valley area and seal it with Glyptol or another similar compound? Maybe an epoxy primer would seal that aluminum also.

@malikliaqat4131 8 месяцев назад

The outtakes were funny 😂 nice addition ❤

@ingnadal 8 месяцев назад

The sensor that you find with the vaccum lines to the coolant pipe is for cold start high idle. They are connected to a diaphram valve.

@billvanderpol2066 8 месяцев назад

Wonder if it would work to just pour the whole valley full of some super strong epoxy so that it will seal? There is also corrosion inhibitors in the airplane world that might keep what is there and make sure it doesn’t get worse. Alodine might be a good option.

@TheNightstalker80 8 месяцев назад

In the interest of preserving such an iconic car, I would disassemble the entire engine and everything that goes with it. I would clean the block, perhaps by dry ice blasting, and then look for a suitable coating such as Alodin (which is not really a coating but more of an etchant) as someone has already mentioned. This car deserves it!

@EdwardTilley 8 месяцев назад

A ton of work. Great video!

@charliegivilancz6412 8 месяцев назад

I've used POR15 Engine Enamel on snowmobile engines to keep them from deteriorating. 10 years with no issues. Good up to 350F. Lots of salty roads in IL where I would ride my snowmobiles. Cheap at $32.00 and would cover an entire small engine.

@JS_Precision 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting video, but I was scared some rust and crap might get into the intake ports. Best to cover those up when cleaning next to them.

@michaelgregorio1896 8 месяцев назад

All of the best for the rest of the restoration.

@barryhomes1 8 месяцев назад

Regarding the valley of death. I would coat it with something. Perhaps epoxy. I think it would fill in the rough areas, seal and protect it from future corrosion. I've used it for restoring old motorcycle-tanks. Also I notice someone suggested Alodine. I'm not familiar with it, but I would look into it as well. Fun videos. Thx. Barry :-)

@allandenman9387 8 месяцев назад

I am no genious, but before I read the comments, I was also thinking about epoxy coating that valley to prevent further deterioration. Great minds think alike. Keep up the great work. Kind regards Allan.

@andyroid5028 8 месяцев назад

*_That 1980s coolant reminded me of Predator's blood. "Get to the choppa!" LOL_*

@walkermediaworx 8 месяцев назад

The outtakes at the end are 💯👍

@danhard8440 8 месяцев назад

funny at 15:23 using the grinding cutter with the intake holes wide open so the grinding material and ground metal goes right in the combustion and valve area🤣

@jimcabezola3051 8 месяцев назад

Really excited for more restoration footage! Continued success to you!

@00DUCK 8 месяцев назад

I'm surprised this wasn't an engine pull. That was a lot of dirt! And there's lots of crusty's in there too. I'm looking forward to seeing you restore this beauty!

@Brandon_Brown 2 месяца назад

I swear this is the best automotive RU-vid channel out there.

@lkchild 8 месяцев назад

Ask a radiator rebuild company about liquid metal. I had similar corrosion on a 1940s tank radiator - they were able to build up the metal and replace some of the lost material. It would probably work for the valley there as well.

@Glenngabriel1 8 месяцев назад

Great work Alex, I love watching all your videos. Your an inspiration! Keep on doing what your doing!

@hiluxmatt1 8 месяцев назад

Hi Alex Enjoying this series. I can see what you mean about the valley. There has been some corrosion going on there. But it’s not currently leaking which is really good. If I was you I would look to prevent any further corrosion. I would clean it up 100 % and paint it with clear coat prevent it getting worse. Then inspect on a regular basis to ensure it’s still good. If you can find an engine in better condition for a good price might be worth having a spare. However I think that having a working original numbers matching engine would be more important to a purchaser than a perfect valley.

@nevrstopdrivin 8 месяцев назад

you dodged a bullet, Alex. can't wait to see the new episode. so good.

@maxw5156 8 месяцев назад

You should look into doing “cold spray aluminum” for that engine block, I think this is a good application.

@mr.wallbangr9896 8 месяцев назад

kind of new here but i respect the amount of work that goes in to your videos.. thank you sir!

@stevesomers7366 8 месяцев назад

I noticed the previous comment about using a sealer in the valley that's used in aviation; however, my thought is to research high temperature epoxies that you could poor into the valley and let harden. This would not only protect it, but disallow any debris from collecting in the valley in the future. Good luck.

@SheriffJackCarter 6 месяцев назад

I came here for the Space Van, and stayed for the DeLorean. Awesome work!

@PeterHinkle 8 месяцев назад

Alex, I hope life is finding you and your family well. We love the channel. I’ve seen every single episode at least twice. I’ve been with you since I found the E55 Dino battle video several years ago. I can’t remember how many but at least 6 or 7 years ago. Anyway, I just cannot begin to understand how so much dirt and debris ended up on top of your block. That is just astounding.

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@SamwiseGamgy47 8 месяцев назад

TWIN TURBO LS SWAP!!

@Private011 8 месяцев назад

So, get it really clean and then spray it with some type of sealant. Something that can resist chemicals and fluids.

@A30MinuteBan 8 месяцев назад

Probably always been that way

@stevendirk333 8 месяцев назад

Run it till it explodes

@dylanmartinez8669 8 месяцев назад

Grand National swap that you wanted to do

@deetroitdario 8 месяцев назад

From a dude in Downers Grove, I can't wait to see it!

@altrin100 8 месяцев назад

Love your videos ❤❤❤❤

@rast4man 8 месяцев назад

I totally believe you're going to have this done well before Halloween. You're WAY too in love with this project and it's awesome to watch! Can't wait to see this on whatever spooky display you come up with!

@t0n4us 8 месяцев назад

Might want to use a dry ice blaster to clean the valley. Also the rest of the engine, while you're at it. Would look close to new with minimal erosion. 😉

@Robsav-yx6vi 8 месяцев назад

Yes . Excellent advice

@vanillagarilla965 8 месяцев назад

I used to work at a shop where we took in deloreans and got them running up in mass , I didn’t enjoy it then and watching you do it I don’t think I would enjoy it now either. I am having fun watching you go through everything I did with these things though.

@JoseInsenser 8 месяцев назад

Keep going!

@user-en7zu2ho7e 8 месяцев назад

Why don’t you coat the valley with some type of sealant and maybe fill with an epoxy or silicone to prevent further deterioration. We use a product called Alodine that attaches to aluminum and acts like an anodized coating. Good luck, great content!!!! Tim

@petebeatminister 8 месяцев назад

Its astonishing to see how they improvised when they build the car. The rubber mats held with zip ties - hilarious.

@mattus1gig 8 месяцев назад

The thing is, it lasted. I bet anything made today won’t be around after 40 years.

@petebeatminister 8 месяцев назад

@@mattus1gig Well, in general, cars from the 80s and earlier were pretty terrible compared to those today. The DeLorian is a exception because it is partly made of stainless steel - and was parked in a shed for over 30 years.

@pclayton5063 8 месяцев назад

The aluminum valley problem is caused by corrosion from the outside on the top surface. I think some sort of coating, maybe an epoxy sealer for aluminum, would give some added protection from outside elements. Maybe JB Weld has something that might work. I would definitely clean it up more and use some kind of coating.

@christopherbusch1933 8 месяцев назад

I've used JBWeld on motorcycle engines and it still holds 25 years later.

@HRIC74 8 месяцев назад

Great project

@tone7560 8 месяцев назад

What an entertaining video. Keep up the great work!

@urgolf1974 8 месяцев назад

I think, you need to search for a company that does "laser deposition welding". After proper research, and practicing on a ruined delorean part, they could laser weld layers on your "valley of death" out of metal powder or metal wire. It might be very well possible, but probably the most expensive approach, and an adventure for itself, i guess.

@srboromir452 8 месяцев назад

I was thinking of those old machines that were basically a paint gun filled with metal powder hooked to a blow torch, this is an even better idea, less "over spray"

@chrispompano 8 месяцев назад

Spray Welding......!

@Stricklinator 8 месяцев назад

Could you clean it really well and use some sort of epoxy to seal and protect that area? Also, an LS swap in these are pretty cool!

@ryanabitter 8 месяцев назад

Agreed, kind of like what the Honda guys use to fill around the outside of the cylinder walls

@Battlefresh 8 месяцев назад

I would use Devcon F aluminum epoxy. It pours thick and will seal and protect that aluminum underneath and once it sets, it's basically solid aluminum.

@Ratkill9000 8 месяцев назад

LS will wreck that transaxle.

@johncowie3092 8 месяцев назад

Ls would defeat the point no

@apacheandy 8 месяцев назад

Randomly came up in my feed (thanks algo!) and...a youtube mechanic I can watch more than 20 seconds of! Great work, and hope to see more.

@MatthewScur 8 месяцев назад

I'd suggest coating it in a marine epoxy paint. Stuff is self levelling, supposed to resist water/humidity intrusion, and should help keep the block from corroding further.