Date:         Thu, 8 Jul 2004 17:24:46 -0600
Reply-To:     Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: balky shift question
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Thanks for that tip, I'll try it. On my sliding door too. After we have a
sandstorm it's phenomenal how hard to move the windows and door get.

-- Gnarlie


Entity Bob Stevens spoke thus:

> As strange as this may sound, and I haven't tried it on my van, I use a
> product called White Lightening, which is a wax/parafin based chain lube for
> bicycles. Works exceptionally well at lubing chains when used in
> desert/sandy conditions. The wax is "transported" by an alcohol base, which
> then dries/evaporates, leaving the wax to lube the chain, and does not
> attract the sand. I bet this would work very well on the linkage joint we're
> discussing here.
> The way I use it is to completely clean the chain, leaving it to dry, then
> apply the WL lube.
>
> Bob Stevens
>
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