Re: [DML] Re: door latch adjustments?`

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 2/18/01 9:21:26 AM Central Standard Time, 
jtrealty@xxxx writes:


> Try to follow the adjustment procedures in the manual. Make sure the 
> car is on level ground and engages both latches evenly and the latches 
> are centered in the lock as the door swings closed. This is an area 
> where you need specific expert advice from a mechanic who has adjusted 
> Delorean doors before. Your best bet if you have trouble with this is 
> to call one of the major Delorean venders who can talk you through it. 
> If you are a member of a local club maybe someone can help or go to an 
> event where someone with some experience can help. This can be a 
> serious problem because you could jam the door so it won't open or it 
> could open unexpectedly. You could also damage the lock module or 
> solenoids by trying to lock or unlock the door if it is jammed. 
> Sometimes a little lubrication is all that is needed but if the door 
> was forced it could have been knocked out of adjustment.
> David Teitelbaum
> 

thanks for the advice David. i think i will try to lubricate everything up 
really well and see if that helps. this has not been a chronic problem, just 
when it's been below zero in my storage garage. i suspect the car is just 
'acting up'. i will not try to adjust my latches until i have some qualified 
people in my presence!

Andy



Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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