Technical Rear door SQUEAK..!! Just need oil?

[varesecrazy]

Hi.

My 2012 has been nice and quiet with all hinges.

Rear door doesnt get much use.. behind uk drivers seat.

It made a horrendous screech today.. it appears to be the 'tongue' checkstrap..

As WD40 was in the footwell I speayed into the door.. along the checkstrap..

And hinges for good measure..

SO LOUD.. I didnt want to keep moving it.. warm day with sun on that door.

Might try in early morning when its all cold.

Anybody got experience on the grande of this?

My 2007 GPs are 3 door..

Cheers. Charlie

 

[GrandePunto PL]

Yes, that's a typical problem in Grandes, when hot. Old, well known problem.
Why are you surprised?
Classic, petroleum based lubricants are not compatible with plastics/rubber in the door limiters/check-straps.
Try synthetic, for example silicon based lubricant. Or PTFE ("Teflon") high content, wet or dry version.

 

[varesecrazy]

Thanks.

Worked absolutely silently the next morning..
Cold and wet

 

[varesecrazy]

Today.. same hot temps

Rear door behind drivers

Had some GT85 Spray nearby

Sprayed hinges on all 4 doors.. and Extra on the checkstraps


Its MADE IT WORSE ..!!

Im sure its temp related

Will have to work it a bit as the doors cool this evening.. or opening at 01:00 wont be popular

 

[Rado77]

No no...open it at 01:00 very slowly, and after that sound scream "I'm coming for you!"

 

[jimboy]

Get yourself some white spray grease, that’s the stuff you need.

 

[varesecrazy]

Ptfe..

GT85 isnt as I recall.. smelt like furniture polish..

Says PTFE on the tin.. but must just leave a trace of it