Lock cylinder lubrication?
Jan 24, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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Lock cylinder lubrication?
The door lock cylinders on my '84 are really hard to turn. What do I use to free them up? TIA
Jan 24, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (buzzbomb)
I've used the powder graphite (sp) in the past. It won't gum up the mechanism.
Jan 24, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (ittlfly)
Thanks, I found some out in the garage, works great, I can't believe the difference!
Jan 25, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (ittlfly)
Quote:
I've used the powder graphite (sp) in the past. It won't gum up the mechanism.
the only stuff to use.... :thumbs:
Jan 25, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (buzzbomb)
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Thanks, I found some out in the garage, works great, I can't believe the difference!
:cheers:
Jan 26, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (buzzbomb)
gm book uses wd40
Jan 26, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (uralman)
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gm book uses wd40 Paul
Graphite is better, like the old saying goes........sheeyat attracts flies :lol:
Jan 26, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (buzzbomb)
I agree with graphite. Works like a charm!
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Jan 26, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (Caboboy)
WD40 is okay since it evaporates. Graphite is the preferred stuff. I would not use oil or grease since it will attract dirt.
Re: Lock cylinder lubrication? (ittlfly)
