Funkster 0 Posted January 14, 2006 'lo all, I'm halfway through replacing my heater matrix (oh joy) and I'm going to split the heater box in half so I can wash the coolant off the foam parts inside. I would like to make the flaps easier to operate so that the heater controls don't smash themselves to bits every time I try to turn them - the worst is the face / screen flap which has an idler in between the lever and the gear on the flap - everything tips and binds! So, what can I use to lubricate the crappy plastic bearings? I know I can't use ordinary oils and greases as they'll make the plastic swell. Butter perhaps? ;o) Cheers for any hints, -- Olly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted January 14, 2006 I'll ask my missus when she gets home, she had this problem the other week.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted January 14, 2006 I'll ask my missus when she gets home, she had this problem the other week.. :rofl: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted January 15, 2006 I can't be serious about this one really as you asked for it. :lol: Local motor shop - silicon oil spray is the serious answer. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funkster 0 Posted January 15, 2006 I'll ask my missus when she gets home, she had this problem the other week.. I couldn't expect anything less really could I ;o) Cheers RW, silicon spray seems to have done the trick nicely. I didn't split the halves in the end 'cos those plastic clips looked like they wouldn't let go without breaking. Muchas gracias ) -- Olly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
