How to remove the rear fascia of a DeLorean DMC 12

Here is a visual guide explaining how to remove the the rear fascia off a DeLorean DMC 12. It is easier than the front fascia, but since there are a lot of bolts and nuts in the area, it’s good to know which are needed to be removed and which aren’t. This procedure removes the complete fascia still attached to the fiberglass support and the wire harness still connected. You can then further dismantle the fascia, once it is off the car.… Read More How to remove the rear fascia of a DeLorean DMC 12

How to repair and reinforce broken and brittle plastic with superglue: DeLorean escutcheon repair

I came across a youtube video on how to fix old and/or broken plastic details on a car. You can watch it below. It simply shows how to reinforce broken plastic with superglue and thin paper strips from  news paper. Since the escutcheons seem to break very easily and have been hard to come by,… Read More How to repair and reinforce broken and brittle plastic with superglue: DeLorean escutcheon repair

How to replace a DeLorean angle drive for the speedometer, and how to loosen the stuck hub nut.

My speedometer was not working at all when I bought the car.   There are several videos out there to help you fix this in different ways, and they really helped me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjZyc611BuE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITPF5SDM0Z0 The DeLorean speedometer works by a cable attached to an angle drive attached to the inside of the front left wheel,… Read More How to replace a DeLorean angle drive for the speedometer, and how to loosen the stuck hub nut.

How to do the DeLorean Fan Fail Unit, fused jumper fix

My 1983 DeLorean oddly enough had the original blue fan fail unit still in the relay compartment. From what I have understood, almost every owner, not concerned with concour, has replaced it with a jumper wire, it was even a service bulletin from DMC in the 80s applying this at the factory, and instructing owners… Read More How to do the DeLorean Fan Fail Unit, fused jumper fix