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imb1987

10-25-2006 05:36 PM

Lube

Hey guys! I have a 89 vette and was wondering what to use to lube the hydrolic arms for the hatch? I know it has the defogger wires running trough it so I didn't want to do something wrong.

THANKS!

mech259

10-26-2006 12:50 AM

RE: Lube

You don't lube them. They are gas charged shocks and any lube will make the seals leak and you will loose the gas charge, if not already. Does the hatch open on its own or do you have to help it?[8D]

gorichb

10-26-2006 01:14 PM

RE: Lube

Ya bro
don't lube those things, you'll just have to buy new ones when they wear out.

imb1987

10-26-2006 04:41 PM

RE: Lube

Sometimes they open up on there own other times I have to help. They acte like there stuck.

Superdzzz

10-26-2006 05:12 PM

RE: Lube

I agree my brother;)

Using a lube on them also attracks dust which aides in the destruction of the seals[8D]

Sounds like they are already shot. Go ahead and replace them.

Good luck and keep the wave alive!

gorichb

10-26-2006 05:12 PM

RE: Lube

Yep
you need some new ones sorry to say. Like Mech259 said they are gas charged, really no service you can do to them.

imb1987

10-30-2006 03:22 AM

RE: Lube

damn, that sucks, oh well all part of being a vette owner!

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