[Vwdiesel] Cold problems (door)

[Weasel]

I use engine coolant in my lock cylinders.  It seems to be the only thing
that will prevent them from freezing.  Everything else I have tried doesn't
work.

Derek

----- Original Message -----
From: "William A. Thompson" <twogreek at hotmail.com>
To: "Mark Laplante" <laplante at mac.com>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 4:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Cold problems (door)


> Every winter I use graphited Lockease and spray anti-freeze on all "likely
> to get frozen stuck" items on all my cars.  I carry anti-freeze in a spray
> bottle with me in the car for those cold winter run fishing trips too. The
> door handles (the parts your fingers squeeze and move to open the door)
and
> the door post latching mechanism on these cars are very likely to get
frozen
> closed or open ... if it gets frozen shut don't make the mistake of
pulling
> on the door handle to hard ... they break easy ... been there and done
that
> so I know ...
>
> Bill
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