You may also try traditional chain and cable lube, like what you would put
on a bike chain. It sticks to the surface and doesn't leave a white film
like lith grease.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Whittaker" <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't

> dear matthew
> scott suggested good lubricants in his post to you on this matter
> i would also add that any sort of lithium grease is good
> remember to cover all cloth items before commencing application
> yours
>
> On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:41 PM, Matthew Snook <matt@snooksband.com>
> wrote:
>
>>   Hey, I got it! Thanks for all the help, folks.
>>
>> Apparently the cable's adjustment locking nut and washer had worked
>> loose,
>> and that's why it opened hard on Monday. The entire cable mechanism was
>> off
>> of the front cable adjustment strut when I took it apart yesterday. When
>> I
>> put it back on, I did it incorrectly. I had the adjustment nut to the
>> right
>> of the strut, but the little round spacer was to the left of the strut
>> along
>> with the locking nut and washer. It almost worked, but when I put it back
>> together with the spacer to the right of the strut, so that there was no
>> play left in the cable housing, everything is working great.
>>
>> Some have suggested generous lubrication. Any recommendations on
>> type/brand? Is wd40 a lubricant, or is it a no-no and I'm showing my
>> ignorance by even suggesting it?. No worries. I love showing my ignorace
>> as long as somebody has a good idea for me! :-)
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> _____
>>
>> From: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com <wetwesties%40yahoogroups.com>
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>> Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
>>
>> On Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:04:16 -0700, Matthew Snook wrote
>> > Argh.
>> >
>> > My sliding door was balking yesterday.
>>
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