Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:15:29 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         vw@gulbransen.com (Vw)
Subject:      RE: "DRY" DOOR LOCKS

> >> WD-40 was designed, formulated, manufactured, made, constructed,
> >> perfected, and maybe blessed by the Lord Himself for this application.
> >
> >Not to poo-poo any recommendations from "the man" :), but I'd highly
> >recommend
> >sticking with the earlier posts of the graphite powder. Liquid lubricants,
> >such
> >as WD-40, tend to collect dust and grime and gum up over the long haul.


I hate to disagree with Steve, but WD40 also evaporates, leaving
things dryer (but cleaner) than before. I have a good friend who does
locks and speedometers. He says that you should NEVER EVER use
graphite on a speedometer cable. Apparently most of his business
comes from people who put graphite in the cable. Use oil instead--but
not too much if it is a Volkswagen, because if you use too much it
will get into the left front wheel bearing and dilute the grease
causing the bearing to squeak then sieze.

I put a little 3-in-one oil on my locks, including the ignition locks,
about once a year. BTW, I keyed all of my VW locks to the same key.
That way I only have to carry one key.


Bob and Penny Lee   vw@gulbransen.com   San Diego, CA
'71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie          
'71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof  '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof

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