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ManFromNapa
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 Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: Clean and lubricate door lock mechanism |
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Everyone -
I just got new keys for my 67. Having trouble locking and unlocking the doors. I removed the handles and they are in good shape. When I check the internal lock, it has 50 years of crud on it.
When I push and pull the door lock on the door it is very sticky. What's the best way to clean and lubricate the internal lock mechanism back into shape? I was thinking brake part cleaner to break up the crud, and then WD-40 or white lithium grease to lubricate.
Thoughts?
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bugheadred
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Clean and lubricate door lock mechanism |
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| ManFromNapa wrote: |
Everyone -
I just got new keys for my 67. Having trouble locking and unlocking the doors. I removed the handles and they are in good shape. When I check the internal lock, it has 50 years of crud on it.
When I push and pull the door lock on the door it is very sticky. What's the best way to clean and lubricate the internal lock mechanism back into shape? I was thinking brake part cleaner to break up the crud, and then WD-40 or white lithium grease to lubricate.
Thoughts? |
wd 40 wont lubricate anything its not a lubracant |
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KTPhil 
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Clean and lubricate door lock mechanism |
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VW recommends engine oil on the lock assembly in the door.
I'd take the handle apart, clean and deburr it, then lube with a synthetic oil that won't get thick when cold. There are threads that detail this process for years around that time... may not be 100% the same but you'll get the idea. |
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Tim Donahoe
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| Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:45 am Post subject: Re: Clean and lubricate door lock mechanism |
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Try removing the screw-on lock pull. You’ll see a threaded rod. Oil the rod. Use a decent amount of oil so that it gets down in there. Also, oil in the hole the other poster showed.
Tim
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