Ron Gallimore wrote:
>
> I have a '92 sport with sticking door locks. I have to use the key and
> push on the lock to lock the door and very carefully, but forcefully
> unlock it with the key. I have to lube them every couple of months. I
> have tried everything including WD-40 (which I later found out was a
> mistake), silicone, and lithium. Everytime I relube them I find that
> they have rusted up. I spray rust off on them, use a brush to get the
> rust off, blow them dry with an air compressor and let them dry for 30
> minutes before I spray them with lube. What am I doing wrong? Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Ron Gallimore - KC8JFK
> ICQ#: 2522310
Have you tried graphite lube? I believe this is what you are supposed to
use. To get down in the mechanism get the graphite and mix it w/ some
rubbing alchohol and spray it on, the alchohol will evaporate and all
that is left behind is the graphite
Erich 98 ext. cab v8 5spd.
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