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How do you stop locks freezing up.
Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 19:37
by Sven
The door locks seem to freeze solid at the slightest hint of frost. I had to get in via the tailgate recently.....wasnt in the mood for that at 5.45 am in the morn.
The door seals seem to suffer the same fate...
Any suggestions guys???????????
Sven and the frozen Machine of Joy
Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 19:43
by T'Onion
squirt so wd40 into the lock that should sort the lock
now a frozen door seal, well that's a differant matter
Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 20:07
by TD
use petroleum jelly for the seals, a light smear of course.
hope it does bu**er them.
make sure they are dry before any frost?
a hotted up key will melt lock ice too
Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 23:27
by Hacksawbob
you could try and dismantel and regrease the door lock, only need to do the drivers door for now. Its fiddly but you sould be able to get the sliders to move more freely I used copper grease, but I have heard mention of graphite grease for door locks? Also Simon Baxter at brick yard does a refurb service.
Just saw it was you Sven if your down this way I could have a go at it I've done about 6 now! If you want to send it to brick yard I could loan you a spare handle whilst its away.
Posted: 17 Dec 2005, 07:10
by Russel
Move to a warm climate.
Posted: 17 Dec 2005, 09:05
by Hacksawbob
didn't follow your own advice there Russell!
Posted: 17 Dec 2005, 10:37
by tonytech
WD 40 causes more problems than it cures.
It attracts dust and dirt and gums the lock up.
Graphite is the stuff for locks.
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