Re: [DML] Door alignment

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

The DeLorean door alignment procedure is extremely critical and labor
intensive even when performed by factory trained technicians. Most latching
problems can be corrected by adjusting the latch pins. The door hinges
should never be adjusted unless you are absolutely sure that the door is out
of alignment.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Delorean17@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 11:41 AM
Subject: [DML] Door alignment


> Hello,
> I finally got my door handles adjusted but now I need to align the
doors
> so they hit the striker pins acurately. They close and shut now but
> sometimes the front latch catches because the striker pink isnt long enoug
> and its gets caught up on the latch. I am reading the tech manual and it
> talks about adding and removing shims.
>
> The latch seems to be coming down in the right spot but it hits the
end
> of the pin. I think If I moved the rear of the door up it may fix this.
The
> bolts are in the lowest position and I think they should be up somewhat.
> does anyone know how far? the ss panel is so close to the roof I can not
put
> the T-panel back on until I get this fixed.
>
> The passenger side door seems to be open a few inches high than the
drivers
> side. I layed a 2x4 across the doors and it is very noticeable. I think
if I
> loosend the 4 bolts and slid the door up a little it may fix the problem.
Do
> you have to removed the gas strut when doing this? I just tried it with
it
> on and I couldnt move it very far. I wish I would ave done this before I
put
> the torsion bat back in but oh well. If that doesnt work where can I buy
the
> hinge shims? If any of you have done this procedure please let me know
how
> it went.
>
> Thank you
> David
> #2496