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MPx Member Since: 29 Jul 2011 Location: South Somerset Posts: 601 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes exactly, all the points where a spindle turns in a bracket - there's loads of them! Mike - MPx
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160dmb Member Since: 16 Dec 2012 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 455 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Software update: If they did one it has made no difference - suspect I will be underneath it tomorrow lubricating the mechanism!
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MPx Member Since: 29 Jul 2011 Location: South Somerset Posts: 601 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
C-T-C says he uses white grease...I use 3in1 High Performance Lubricant with PTFE which I stumbled across by accident, but seems to work well and for much longer than other stuff I've tried. Mike - MPx
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Charles89 Member Since: 11 Nov 2018 Location: Leicester Posts: 268 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Quick update, this now works perfectly following a heavy lubing. Now have an issue of the car locking the passenger in |
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GGDR Member Since: 26 Nov 2016 Location: London Posts: 3550 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
For every moment of joy these things will keep you busy, that's for sure. Totally worth it. . Cheers, Greg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway |
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fin Member Since: 20 Oct 2010 Location: South East London Posts: 54 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alright gents,
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TJH1985 Member Since: 11 Feb 2015 Location: Nottingham Posts: 664 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Our drivers one has also started to play up a little over the last few day’s, a good soaking in penetrating moisture dispersal oil followed by some white lithium grease and they are smooth as silk once again!
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35482 ![]() ![]() |
I'm sure they would grease them if you asked.....and of course they would charge you silly money for doing the job... ... - .- -.
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