Did you spill a beer in it? Happened to me, errr my friend, and had to try
as mentioned above-pull from outside and tap it from inside. Then clean
seals. :-)

On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 7:03 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> I just use a really good penetrating synthetic spray grease.
> many great ones to choose from.
> one fine one  is 3M Multi-purpose spray lubricant .......
> penetrates nicely, lubes really nicely.
> makes a fine treatment for rubber too apparently.
> just spray *everything* that moves.
> even the ash tray and wiper arm pivots, and seat belt latches etc. etc.
>
> in the military they once said.......for new troops .........'if it moves,
> salute it, of it doesn't, paint it.'
>
> For us it's .................. 'If it moves, spray lube it, if it doesn't ,
> treat it for corrosion  repair and prevention."
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>  Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
>
>
> Re: lube. If you "get into it" and lube the tracks too, don't do what I
>> did.
>>
>> Use some kind of white or (?) grease on the upper/lower tracks around
>> opening. I used black WB grease. Kinda messy. Rooky mistake! Also
>> there are 2 or so screws holding the cover on the slider for the arm
>> if you lube that.
>>
>> As per the first thing Scott said, I'll bet it's the adjustment on the
>> cable. Probably was loosening over time.
>>
>> Best of luck!
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 1:04 PM, Matthew Snook <matt@snooksband.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Argh.
>>>
>>> My sliding door was balking yesterday, opening only hesitantly when I
>>> turned
>>> the handle. It seemed as if something wasn't releasing at the rear latch.
>>> This morning it refuses to open at all. And helpful hints as to what I
>>> should look for when I get in there? Maybe all it needs is some good
>>> lubricant, right? That's the sort of fix I enjoy. But at this point I
>>> can't even open it.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>

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Michael in San Antonio
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