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Date:         Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:51:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
In-Reply-To:  <v04011700bded2050511c@[192.168.0.197]>
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Auto parts have a special grafite spray for locks. It will disappate the water,and lube the lock,but will not atract dirt like oils will.

Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004, Carl Hansen wrote:

> Any one else have this problem? Last nights rain soaks the mechanisms, > then the temperature drops below freezing and in the Morning...... I have > to yank on the door to get the door to release the seal.... and worse, the > lock mechanism freezes up and won't latch when I try shut it! > > Heat loosens the mechanism temporarily, but it takes sittin in the sun for > hours to make the phenomenon truly go away! > > Any ideas???? too much grease? not enough grease? kinda frustrating........ > > Ch > > Carl Hansen > > 609-268-8595 - home > 856-866-6387 - work > carl_hansen@ieee.org - personal > carl.hansen@lmco.com - work > > Absence of Evidence is not Evidence of Absence SETI > > We do not stop playing because we grow old; > we grow old because we stop playing. > Never Be The First To Grow Old! > I need a new tool dear! Ch > > If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, > would it? - Albert Einstein > > Scientific Doohickey Company. Proprietor, Kermit >


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