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VW T4 "Eurovans" => Exterior => Topic started by: Suthernvanman on March 14, 2017, 08:06:23 am

Title: Sticky Door Latch Lube Blues
Post by: Suthernvanman on March 14, 2017, 08:06:23 am

So when it gets cold down here - a least two weeks of the year - my front doors (2003 MV) don't like to shut.  The latch "locks up" and one must repeat door closing cycle 5-20 times to catch.

I initially went with lithium grease but think it's too thick.  Now using C-656 (kinda of a marine grade WD40) but think it's too thin.

What do you guys in northern climes use on this latch?

Title: Re: Sticky Door Latch Lube Blues
Post by: gabner on March 20, 2017, 04:09:57 am

I've tried a motorcycle chain lube and it worked fine.

Title: Re: Sticky Door Latch Lube Blues
Post by: Suthernvanman on March 25, 2017, 06:25:25 am

I like the MC chain lube idea - and have some on hand 👍