Frozen knobs and ideas to in freeze them
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Racer
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On the contrary, I love WD40! Just not as a penetrating oil when there are better options. It doesn’t have the oils and solvents that others contain. It is better as a protector and lubricant. WD stands for water displacement and it works well for that purpose, but makes some compromises as a penetrant in order to do everything else well.
Excellent news on the birdcage!
Excellent news on the birdcage!
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It appears that your car has been stored out-in-the-open....or under water...for an extended period of time. Your best option is to disassemble the interior and all the components under the shift plate, inspect them, use penetrant (and time) to loosen/free the working pieces, then test them for proper function. If you notice significant corrosion & damage on such components, it would be advisable to replace them. You should remove the center gauge console, as well, and test the gauges for proper function and free action. The HVAC vacuum actuation cans and their linkages need inspection, testing, & repair also. Check and fix it all while you have the interior opened up. Do it right ONCE and you won't have to do it AGAIN.
You have a big job ahead of you; but this is something that YOU can do without having to hire outside help. It requires patience, diligence, and attention to details if you want good results. You bought a 'low dollar' car....the downside is having to fix all the problems it has. This is do-able. You just have to get after it and STAY on it till it has been repaired.
You have a big job ahead of you; but this is something that YOU can do without having to hire outside help. It requires patience, diligence, and attention to details if you want good results. You bought a 'low dollar' car....the downside is having to fix all the problems it has. This is do-able. You just have to get after it and STAY on it till it has been repaired.
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Racer
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It appears that your car has been stored out-in-the-open....or under water...for an extended period of time. Your best option is to disassemble the interior and all the components under the shift plate, inspect them, use penetrant (and time) to loosen/free the working pieces, then test them for proper function. If you notice significant corrosion & damage on such components, it would be advisable to replace them. You should remove the center gauge console, as well, and test the gauges for proper function and free action. The HVAC vacuum actuation cans and their linkages need inspection, testing, & repair also. Check and fix it all while you have the interior opened up. Do it right ONCE and you won't have to do it AGAIN.
You have a big job ahead of you; but this is something that YOU can do without having to hire outside help. It requires patience, diligence, and attention to details if you want good results. You bought a 'low dollar' car....the downside is having to fix all the problems it has. This is do-able. You just have to get after it and STAY on it till it has been repaired.
You have a big job ahead of you; but this is something that YOU can do without having to hire outside help. It requires patience, diligence, and attention to details if you want good results. You bought a 'low dollar' car....the downside is having to fix all the problems it has. This is do-able. You just have to get after it and STAY on it till it has been repaired.
The car was living out side under a tarp for 15 years. all the center console wheels and levers were fine the doors were frozen up but I got those moving and the one cable from the pass vent was bent so I corrected it. I’m gonna pull the dash a part and clean it up ( buff off the rust , neutralize and paint over) one section at a time. The pictures look worse than it actually is.
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A little late but they make special sprays to clean and lubricate electrical components. Pretty much called contact cleaners.
They are probably not very good at penetrating but oils and electrical switches are not a good thing. Fire!!!
Perhaps now that you have the electrical switches moving get some intact cleaner and flush out the penetrating oils.
Ike
They are probably not very good at penetrating but oils and electrical switches are not a good thing. Fire!!!
Perhaps now that you have the electrical switches moving get some intact cleaner and flush out the penetrating oils.
Ike
