My sliding door on my hiace is very noisy and I want to grease it. I thought i would spray it with wd40 first,give it a clean then grease it with some bearing grease which I already have on hand Would that be suitable to use in the tracks? Id appreciate your thoughts please.
Yuglamron said
05:02 PM Aug 11, 2018
Before someone shouts you out for a post they should be in the technical section. I'll give you my two bobs worth.
The bearings on the slides are sealed for life and unless they are damaged do not need greasing. The slides are a different matter.
Using any grease can and will collect sand and grit. It can build up and cause the bearings to stop rotating. I used to own a Mazda E200 with the sliding door. I always cleaned the slides with degreaser and wiped it after with a dry cloth then rubbed a candle along the tracks. It didn't seem to pick up as much grit as Silicone spray WD40 or other grease products.
I cannot remember the name of it but there is a stick of some stuff that also lubricates the tracks without greasy build up. Goss dry lubricant I think
There is another option Dry Teflon. It's actually designed for Motorbike chains to lubricate them and resist sand and grit so ideal for the slide tracks.
Maybe those backpacking vans can take that advice and fix up all the whizzbangers may be include a bit of sponge to stop the door banging as well
Jaahn said
08:40 AM Aug 12, 2018
Hi
I have had quite a few sliding doors. Do not grease them as it will just attract the dirt. I usually just spray them with WD or similar and keep the tracks clean and the dirt out of the bottom track. Possibly a dry lube spray would be better but I always have some WD in the van so it is good for lots of things that need a bit of instant lube.
Jaahn
Linzeelou said
05:16 PM Aug 12, 2018
Hi Desert dweller. The innox worked a treat. My neighbour had some. Now the door wizzez quietly but unfortunately still bangs loudly. Im going to buy some innox to have on hand. Do you reckon you could use it on the struts on the back door. They sound gritty and gratey as well. Thanks for all your replies. Cheers Linzee lou
laurieoz said
06:56 PM Aug 12, 2018
If the "gritty" was from the shaft, I guess you would loose pressure - gas leaking -
Maybe the noise is from the hing or some other area
Laurie
Before someone shouts you out for a post they should be in the technical section. I'll give you my two bobs worth.
The bearings on the slides are sealed for life and unless they are damaged do not need greasing. The slides are a different matter.
Using any grease can and will collect sand and grit. It can build up and cause the bearings to stop rotating. I used to own a Mazda E200 with the sliding door. I always cleaned the slides with degreaser and wiped it after with a dry cloth then rubbed a candle along the tracks. It didn't seem to pick up as much grit as Silicone spray WD40 or other grease products.
I cannot remember the name of it but there is a stick of some stuff that also lubricates the tracks without greasy build up. Goss dry lubricant I think
There is another option Dry Teflon. It's actually designed for Motorbike chains to lubricate them and resist sand and grit so ideal for the slide tracks.
This is a link to the Teflon product
http://www.wiggle.com.au/finish-line-dry-teflon-lubricant-120ml-bottle/?lang=au&curr=AUD&dest=27&sku=4000000074&utm_source=bing&utm_term=&utm_campaign=AU_Shopping_Low-Margin&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|p3BhhS0O_dc|pcrid|74835583946521|pkw||pmt|be|&pgrid=1197368497264311&ptaid=pla-4578435151316367
I'm sure someone will come up with more advice and solutions .
-- Edited by Yuglamron on Saturday 11th of August 2018 05:15:40 PM
www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx-3-lubricant/
Maybe those backpacking vans can take that advice and fix up all the whizzbangers may be include a bit of sponge to stop the door banging as well
Hi
I have had quite a few sliding doors. Do not grease them as it will just attract the dirt. I usually just spray them with WD or similar and keep the tracks clean and the dirt out of the bottom track. Possibly a dry lube spray would be better but I always have some WD in the van so it is good for lots of things that need a bit of instant lube.
Jaahn
Maybe the noise is from the hing or some other area
Laurie