Hood Latch Grease

[IndianaVX]

ive started using the cable lube on alot of things,.....i think it has graphite in it and really gets in there. kinda messy, but i just spray, then wipe everything else off..
put a paper towl behind what your spraying to prevent over spray

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks guys, where can I get these products? Home Depot? AutoZone? Wal*mart?

Thanks,

Bart

[VehiGAZ]

Probably at any of the three. I don't remember specifically where I bought the Li grease, though.

[Cobrajet]

If the grease doesn't stop the squeaking, try wrapping some tape around the D-shaped catch where the secondary latch rubs it. I used self-vulcanizing tape on mine to quiet the squeak. An aftermarket bushing that fits snuggly might be better.

[nfpgasmask]

What is self-vucanizing tape and where can I get some? Does this mean that the tape kind of melts together after you stick it on? I was thinking of using some gaffer tape...

Bart

If the grease doesn't stop the squeaking, try wrapping some tape around the D-shaped catch where the secondary latch rubs it. I used self-vulcanizing tape on mine to quiet the squeak. An aftermarket bushing that fits snuggly might be better.

[Cobrajet]

What is self-vucanizing tape and where can I get some? Does this mean that the tape kind of melts together after you stick it on? I was thinking of using some gaffer tape...

It's great stuff. Stretch it a little and it sticks to itself. I bought it to wrap the wiring harness in my Torino, and it's way better than electrical tape. I think I bought it at The Eastwood Company. It's been about 15 years since I bought it, so who knows anymore. It was personally delivered by Spock.

[rowhard]

Here's the Eastwood link, called 'Cold Shrink Tape'

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

[PHO2GR4]

I used self-vulcanizing tape on mine to quiet the squeak.

If you use Vulcanizing tape, will your VX live longer? Will it prosper?

[IndianaVX]

hey bart,
cable lube......Ace hardware, or motorcycle shop, not sure about lowe's, etc....

vulcanizing tape, Lowes, ace, home depot, etc....should be around the electrical tape

dave

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks!

Bart

hey bart,
cable lube......Ace hardware, or motorcycle shop, not sure about lowe's, etc....

vulcanizing tape, Lowes, ace, home depot, etc....should be around the electrical tape

dave