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Date:         Sat, 12 Jul 1997 16:13:10 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Stuart Redford" <scr@pacifier.com>
Subject:      Weekender Sunroof Lube

A month ago I posted a message requesting info about a lubricant for the
biggie sunroof in my '85 Weekender. The roof mechanism worked fine, but
knowing replacement of the mechanism is a major project, I wanted to do
whatever preventive stuff I could. 


Who needs a sudden broken cable with the roof open miles from shelter?!


Mark Skidmore, a former Audi technician responded with a recommendation of
3M Silicone Lubricant, "Wet Type", P/N 051135-0887.


$6 a can.


I called 3M's 800-number and they got me connected with a can of the stuff.


What a difference it makes in a reduction of sliding resistance of the
roof! It may have prevented some failure in the future.


So, I thought I post this for those with sunroofs.


It also made the (2) sliding windows move easier. No more squeel.


scr
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