I may not be doing this right, but...I completely cleaned the lower
track area with wd40 and then formula 409...down to the paint.  I do not
put any grease on the track itself....a roller bearing just rolls along
there.  I used a good teflon lubricant on the bearings themselves...and
carefully wiped all extra lube away.

With this set-up, the lower track stays clean...no sand and grit
sticking to grease and turning into grime.  The door rolls smoothly.
The bearings need/get a shot of teflon lube about 3 times a year.  I
wipe the track down quickly with a paper towel and 409 several times a
year too.  I have maintained the door this way easily and without
problems for 4 years now.
 steve

Sam Scholten wrote:

> Volks,
>
> My sliding door has been stubborn for some time now on my '84. There
> is so much grime in there, I can't tell what kind of grease goes in
> there. The door is not binding; it is just really sluggish, and has
> been this way since I got the van. (it sat for awhile previously)
>
> So, what do I lube this beast with?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sam
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