Peter,� least intrusive/involved ; short of pulling the assemblies for a thorough, bench top tooth brush and dental pick cleaning [btdt] - get a can of brake parts cleaner. you may have to swap the nozzle for one that will accept a straw [a la WD]. poke the tube into the keyway and shoot, remove tube, insert key, lock and unlock a few times. switch back to tube for another shot or 2. operate key a few more times. the best lube for key ways to prevent recurring gunk up is powdered graphite. lock de-icers that are basically that and alcohol work great.�short of that, LiquidWrench makes a foaming spray lube with good capillary action. PB Blaster tends to last longer. german lock mechanisms are nearly swiss art in motion.����� h t h�������������������������� mike

 

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 From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: door lock service
  
I sure wouldn't remove the latch assemblies and try to take them apart.
I might remove the door panel for more access

It's wonderful when a mechansim starts moving smoothly again.

I'd try not to take things too far apart though.

scott

On 12/18/2012 7:59 PM, Peter Krogh wrote:
> I did a bit of searching the archives and did not see what I was looking for.

> Anyone care to weigh in on the recommended maintenance for 85 westy door locks?��