I am surprised at your lock smith, WD40 is probably one of the worst products to put in any lock. Liquid or powdered graphite is the only thing to use. Don
On 10/25/05, Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Tom, > You wrote: > > Does the key not turn the lock? If you cannot turn the key, the tumbler > > mechanism may be broken. You might try some graphite lock lubricant. It > > is a fine powder in a tube that you can blow into the keyhole. > > Can you press the button in? > > Thomas E. Potter > > Telephone: (713) 215-2877 > > Fax: (713) 215-2551 > > Mobile: (832) 794-0536 > > The key won't turn the lock. The best locksmith in the county worked on it > for 20 minutes this morning and gave up; sent me to a Mercedes shop where > the owner said he didn't understand it and couldn't suggest anything > besides > drilling out the lock. I've put WD-40 in it twice at the locksmiths > suggestion, and he put some sort spray in as well. The button can be > pushed > in with no binding or resistance. I'm going to a Mercedes restorer who was > a dealer mechanic shortly. > He may have a suggestion. > > If he or someone on this list can't help, I guess I'll have to drill out > the > lock and then hope I can find another for this 22 year old car. > > Thanks for your suggestions, Tom, I'll try the graphite. > > Gerry Archer > '83 300D + 240D > > > _______________________________________ > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
