Dear Gus, I had a similar proble with my D. From the factory the rear striker would not fully engage the door lock. My guess is that it was not set in the fiberglass correctly. I did drill the striker plate 1/4" larger to move the bolt. It solved the problem. I investigate realigning the sheet metal but their did not appear to be sufficient adjustment in those holes to make everything fit. Bob Brandys 97 DeLorean with the Time Machine Option.