In a message dated 98-04-14 11:52:48 EDT, you write:

> I had a kink in one of the heater cables,

Hey folks--

For those who suffer from bent heater cables:
You might also want to check the heater core valve under the bus in the spare
tire compartment. It's at the other end of the heater cable.

My heater cable bent this summer somewhere in Iowa after seeing the world's
largest coffee pot in Stocton. When I got home I was able to straighten and
use the same cable. The problem wasn't the cable but the heater valve which is
under the bus above the spare tire. It was sticky and tough to move. I had to
drop the spare tire to access the valve, then lay under the bus and pack the
valve with wheel grease. Between packing I moved the valve lever back and
forth till it moved freely. Then I straightened the cable and the action was
really smooth.

In fact I figured out the valve, prior to greasing, was sticking open slightly
pumping ever-so-little heat into the cabin--but still too much in summer.
Since the bus was new to me at the time I thought the ehat was just the heat
from the radiator sneaking in.

I personally stay away from lubes like WD-40 in favor of grease. I've found
the WD-40's lubricating qualities don't last as long grease. And WD-40 breaks
down any grease that may be still lubricating.

While WD-40 is great for loosening, I'm not to keen on it's long-term results
as a lube. If I have to use WD-40 to loosen something like a cable I will.
Then I'll clean it up and grease it well.

That's my $.02 on WD-40. If the WD-40 works for you, I have no problem with
that.

Happy motoring
Jeff
83.5 Westy
NY