I tried this years ago with moly grease - found that it will make the seat
move around a little when you brake or gas it.  After many miles, the seat
tracks wear and slop builds up.  I would not use anything too slippery at
all.

Randy Bergum
1990 Carat

> [Original Message]
> From: Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: 9/10/2004 10:41:14 AM
> Subject: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
>
> Hey All,
> I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83.  I�m going to
clean
> up all the rails on the van and the seats before the install, and I�m
> wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails.  I�m
not a
> WD-40 fan so I was thinking of white lithium grease, but then I thought
this
> might end up attracting crud.  Anyone with any experience in this
> department?
>
> Dave