RE: [Fun Q] now...Frozen locks

[Ellen Northam <n3745n@yahoo.com>]

--- Ron Pieper <rapieper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Another question:
> > my driver's side lock tumbler has frozen. I can
> > still
> > lock and unlock on the pax side and the central
> > locking locks/unlocks the driver door. I have
> heard
> > that it is not good to use lock de-icers.  Is this
> > true, and if so what should I use to free the
> > tumbler.
> >  
> 
> How worn is your key? Also, define "frozen"...key
> won't turn tumbler, or key turns tumbler and nothing
> happens?

the key will not even get into the lock entirely.  It
is pretty worn, but I don't think that has any bearing
on this particular problem.
> 
> I reckon de-icers are also purty good de-greasers. 
> I
> use a little silicon spray, the kind with the little
> red tube that fits in the nozzle.  Place tube in
> keyhole, give it a light squirt, and you may be OK. 
> Be sure to wipe your key off.  Seems to hold up in
> the
> very cold, too.
> 
> On the rest of the lock mechanisms...well, really,
> about everything that moves...I'm the Spray Lithium
> Grease King.  I'm convinced that that's the VW
> longlife tonic. 

Now is this stuff I can get at Wal-Mart, or do I have
to goto the parts store?  
> 
> I'm such a high-tech guy.  Simple solutions for
> simple
> minds.

Hey  -- that sounds pretty high tech to me! 

Ellen Northam

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