Date:         Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:54:35 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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I use graphite (brand called "Lockease"), despite being told by some locksmiths to never lube a lock.  But, it has worked for me.  Just keep it off of anything you don't want really dirty.  mcneely

---- Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I have long had trouble with getting the key to turn in the rear
> hatch cylinder.  It takes a lot of jiggling and moving in and out and
> sometimes I have just given up.  So I decided to take a look at that
> problem tonight.  Got the assembly out of the hatch and used some
> carb cleaner on it.  Moved the key in and out a lot, sprayed some
> more cleaner, repeat, etc.  Now I can't get it to turn at all.  It
> did seem to feel crisper in there after this treatment, like the
> tumblers were moving more freely.  I was thinking about taking the
> cylinder out of the assembly that moves into the hatch and hits the
> release.  Oh Vanagon lock experts, what say you?  Am I going in the
> right direction?
> Edward

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David McNeely