Date:         Wed, 12 Apr 1995 07:37:47 -0500 (CDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Martin Garramone <marting@austin.cc.tx.us>
Subject:      Re: Sliding Door Silencer?


On Wed, 12 Apr 1995, Jack Agnew wrote:

> I need to redirect this question - I asked about what type of lubricant 
> might make the sliding door quieter and it got focused on the wrong 
> problem. 
>                              <snip>
> 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? 
> 
I should think wheel bearing grease would work.  Anyone know what would 
work better?

Also, cleaning the tracks and rollers really thoroughly would quiet a 
little of the rumble.

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