Greg, The handle to cable latch system is common in many cars. The OEM plastic handle was a bad idea, fortunately the after market aluminum unit is an excellent substitute and is readily available from all of the DeLorean parts suppliers. "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Linstad <gregl@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 7:07 PM Subject: [DML] Door Handles from Hell! > Attention Group! > I have always known that both door handles are molded plastic, but never > thought about their reliability. > I've since got one replacement from our resident parts guy (Darryl at Specialty Automotive) that is die cast aluminum and will last forever (sound of crossing fingers). > The rather complicated handle assembly only pulls a bicycle type cable just > like the hood and trunk release and (rhetorically speaking of course) could > have been much simpler and more reliable. Oh well, FWIW. > Be advised, > > Greg Linstad > Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club > VIN# 3507 118,000+ miles > Washington plate "RUSTLSS"