I clean the tracks with Varsol, and then use White Lithium Grease on all the tracks. I do a grease change twice a year like this. The door stays quiet and very smooth. I don't have any problems with dirt, etc. Harry. > One more time folks - what kind of lube works best to quiet the sliding > door? One thought of rubber wheels was interesting, but I don't think > anyone has made that work - have they? > --------------------------------------------------------- Harry Yates Internet: hyates@BCIT.BC.CA Burnaby, BC '90 Syncro Westfalia '87 Golf Diesel
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