I have never used fluid film for this, though it is a great product.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't

> 'Fluid Film' is the best lube I have found for the slider.  My '84 glides
> like Dixie's used to, Dixie's is like buttah!   :-)
>
> I installed some peel 'n' stick under the track cover and now its really
> quiet too....
>
> On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Roger Whittaker
> <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> 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
>> >
>> > _____
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>> > 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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