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Title: What to lube?
Post by: estaszew on 11 March 2008, 19:17:10
What should be lubricated regularly (specifically with every oil change)?  Everything seems sealed so it's hard for me to tell.  I was considering giving the shocks a little Gibbs penetrant/lubricant, but I don't know if it is advisable or necessary.
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: The Doctor on 11 March 2008, 19:35:14
If your keen, Door check strap, exterior lock barrels, hinges inc boot and bonnet, bonnet release catch and lock mech in the engine bay.

my first thoughts.
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Gaffers on 11 March 2008, 20:54:22
Normally just the shaft but if the housing is too tight it might need a bit too....   ::) ::) ::) ::)

Sorry couldent resist   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Gaffers on 12 March 2008, 11:50:40
I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 March 2008, 13:03:28
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I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  :-[ :-[

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  :-X
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Gaffers on 12 March 2008, 13:10:11
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I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  :-[ :-[

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  :-X

not that im an expert but I thought it had more to do with age than milage....   :y
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 12 March 2008, 15:33:51
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Normally just the shaft but if the housing is too tight it might need a bit too....   ::) ::) ::) ::)

Sorry couldent resist   ;D ;D ;D ;D

I see little late ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 March 2008, 17:37:58
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I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  :-[ :-[

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  :-X

not that im an expert but I thought it had more to do with age than milage....   :y

Probably true. Infrequent use and short journeys don't help either.

So I'm told.  ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: perfferle on 12 March 2008, 19:33:44
I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors :(.

P.
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 March 2008, 00:01:36
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I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors :(.

P.

Could be a door locking motor on its' way out. I have the same problem at the moment. >:(

Kevin
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: HerefordElite on 13 March 2008, 00:13:10
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I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors :(.

P.

same here they freeze up so you can't get in :D, then when you can open them they bounce and won't shut :D, then when i get to work i can't open again and have to climb out 'Dukes of Hazzard' styleee ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: humbucker on 13 March 2008, 22:19:32
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same here they freeze up so you can't get in :D, then when you can open them they bounce and won't shut :D, then when i get to work i can't open again and have to climb out 'Dukes of Hazzard' styleee ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: What to lube?
Post by: perfferle on 13 March 2008, 22:32:55
Ok Ok,
That's a funny as hell ;D ;D :y