Noisy AFT

TerryG · Post by **TerryG** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:35 am

What's the recommended lubricant for stopping the dinosaur-like groans when the top raises? I was just going to use WD40 but is there something more effective/permanent?

Post by **Doone** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:53 am

We regularly lubricate ours, many use white lithium grease, see THIS LINK for ideas.

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:49 am

Also lubricate both sides of the bottom runners on both sides of the van.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:21 pm

francophile1947 wrote:Also lubricate both sides of the bottom runners on both sides of the van.

But don't do what someone attempted in the London Marathon yesterday, which was to lubricate the bottoms of the runners on either side of the van. That only produced a lot of groaning noises

TerryG · Post by **TerryG** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:19 pm

Thanks - the link was very useful. Still don't know whether or not to grease the struts but I'll try the runners first to see if that cures it.

Post by **g8dhe** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:43 pm

Its mainly the struts on ours, I just carry some some silicon spray in the vehicle and squirt when it dries out either side.

technophobe · Post by **technophobe** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:20 pm

Squirt the stuts regularly. Also keep an eye on the runners

Mattylad · Post by **Mattylad** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:49 pm

Hello,

Well I use silicon spray on all the runners, then have the roof up and down a few times.

I have been advised not to use spray on the struts as the seals clean the struts when the extend and retract and the spray could damage the seals. Saying that its similar to my suspension forks on my mountain bilke and i do ensure the struts are clean on that.

HHmm

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:59 pm

Mattylad wrote:Hello,

Well I use silicon spray on all the runners, then have the roof up and down a few times.

I have been advised not to use spray on the struts as the seals clean the struts when the extend and retract and the spray could damage the seals. Saying that its similar to my suspension forks on my mountain bilke and i do ensure the struts are clean on that.

HHmm

I've heard this one too, but you pays yer money etc.

I can't see how it is possible to generalise about what might damage the seals - maybe research a bit more about what is best, but they need a wipe with something (did I read somone on here sayig they used marge?)

Yes, I guess she could clean my struts OK

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