I may not be doing this right, but...I completely cleaned the lower track area with wd40 and then formula 409...down to the paint. I do not put any grease on the track itself....a roller bearing just rolls along there. I used a good teflon lubricant on the bearings themselves...and carefully wiped all extra lube away. With this set-up, the lower track stays clean...no sand and grit sticking to grease and turning into grime. The door rolls smoothly. The bearings need/get a shot of teflon lube about 3 times a year. I wipe the track down quickly with a paper towel and 409 several times a year too. I have maintained the door this way easily and without problems for 4 years now. steve Sam Scholten wrote: > Volks, > > My sliding door has been stubborn for some time now on my '84. There > is so much grime in there, I can't tell what kind of grease goes in > there. The door is not binding; it is just really sluggish, and has > been this way since I got the van. (it sat for awhile previously) > > So, what do I lube this beast with? > > Thanks in advance, > Sam > > == > "Punk's not dead (it just sucks right now)" > > | "I'm not Punk, I'm New-Wave!" > > ...quit whining... > http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/6507 > > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com |
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