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| burton73 |
 Oct 31 2009, 06:29 PM
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My driver’s door has this problem where you can lock it or turn it with the key to the right fine but it does not want to come back to the left clean all the time. The keys work in all the locks and are in good shape. I have tried two different sets the red one and the black. A new set and an original set from the car.
I was on the phone with Eric Shea for something different and he thought because it was sticking to spray brake cleaner in the key slot. I did put the red nosel in deep and gave the lock a lot of cleaning. I know I did a good job as there was a bit of black grease that came out. I did this 3 times. It stills will not work like the right door. I have to turn it to the right then left a few times to get it to unlock. It seems to lock fine but does not want to unlock at this tumbler. Do you think if I take an extra tumbler from a different lock to a locksmith to match to my key this will work as my pins may be warn or the lock may be screwed. Any ideas. Bob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| underthetire |
Nov 2 2009, 12:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I was told to use powdered graphite as a lube, not oil. I dunno what is correct though.
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Nov 2 2009, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,444 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
NO GRAPHITE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
QUOTE(underthetire @ Nov 2 2009, 01:59 PM)  I was told to use powdered graphite as a lube, not oil. I dunno what is correct though. |
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| DBCooper |
Dec 22 2009, 05:52 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Nov 2 2009, 11:41 AM) NO GRAPHITE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) QUOTE(underthetire @ Nov 2 2009, 01:59 PM) I was told to use powdered graphite as a lube, not oil. I dunno what is correct though. Why not? I was taught to never use anything but graphite or a drying molybdenum spray in any tumbler lock. Any lubricant that's wet will attract and hold dust and grime, gumming up the mechanism so it won't work any more. Graphite won't go stiff in sub-freezing temperatures the way wet lubricant will, either. So why not graphite? |
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Posts in this topic
burton73 Door lock issues Oct 31 2009, 06:29 PM
Pat Garvey
My driver’s door has this problem where you can... Oct 31 2009, 07:17 PM Phoenix-MN First make sure the lock tunblers are really clean... Oct 31 2009, 07:17 PM markb You may also need to clean the actual door mechani... Oct 31 2009, 07:27 PM kenshapiro2002 Just did mine...took the lock cylinder all the way... Oct 31 2009, 07:34 PM Jerry75914 I had the same problem. As several folks have alr... Oct 31 2009, 08:08 PM
orange914 i'm not clear if you can turn the key both way... Nov 1 2009, 04:18 PM burton73
i'm not clear if you can turn the key both wa... Nov 2 2009, 12:55 PM burton73 I just had the right handle off today, as the plas... Oct 31 2009, 08:59 PM underthetire Geez, you don't need to scream. :hissyfit: :l... Nov 2 2009, 01:57 PM jetboy
[size=7]NO GRAPHITE! :blink:
[quote name='... Dec 22 2009, 04:59 AM campbellcj AFAIK graphite is the lube of choice and has alway... Dec 22 2009, 03:29 PM koozy works well for me too.
Dec 22 2009, 03:56 PM Rob-O 1167 I've always used white lithium grease. They w... Dec 22 2009, 04:36 PM Drums66
I've always used white lithium grease. They ... Dec 23 2009, 01:27 PM sendjonathanmail Wurth makes a great lube that sprays a similar con... Dec 22 2009, 05:39 PM kconway I've always been told you never use an oil in ... Dec 22 2009, 07:12 PM Cap'n Krusty I know a locksmith who is related to the guy who i... Dec 22 2009, 07:30 PM koozy Tri-Flow is good too. It's basically Teflon an... Dec 22 2009, 09:22 PM P.Rocket :agree:
I've used Tri-flo for my whole care... Dec 22 2009, 09:29 PM mojorisen914 When I re-did my locks back in November, I used br... Dec 23 2009, 10:26 AM |
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