What did you do today to your 3/S?

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

After nearly 8 years of ownership, I finally broke down and disassembled the driver's door lock cylinder. I saw a thread a little while back on one of the forums which gave a pretty good walk-though, but couldn't find it today, so I winged it. Since I bought the car, it's been completely seized to where the key wouldn't even begin to penetrate the cylinder. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, hammer, wire terminal file, and some silicone grease I got it working like new! Even freed up the tiny little springs in there. Probably the most tedious work I've done so far, but feels good to accomplish something that's been on the to-do list for so long. Next order of business, stop the machine gun locks when unlocking...

[OhioSpyderman]

JimVR4 has a nice write up on one of the boards describing how replacing the rubber "bumpers" fixes the machine gun locks...

Bob.

[oohnoo]

I have to do the same thing on my Spyder. Care to share how you did it?

After nearly 8 years of ownership, I finally broke down and disassembled the driver's door lock cylinder. I saw a thread a little while back on one of the forums which gave a pretty good walk-though, but couldn't find it today, so I winged it. Since I bought the car, it's been completely seized to where the key wouldn't even begin to penetrate the cylinder. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, hammer, wire terminal file, and some silicone grease I got it working like new! Even freed up the tiny little springs in there. Probably the most tedious work I've done so far, but feels good to accomplish something that's been on the to-do list for so long. Next order of business, stop the machine gun locks when unlocking...

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

JimVR4 has a nice write up on one of the boards describing how replacing the rubber "bumpers" fixes the machine gun locks...

Bob.

I've seen a couple over the years, i'll search for his.

I have to do the same thing on my Spyder. Care to share how you did it?

There is a thread...somewhere...

It's a really good write up with pics and everything, just couldn't find it to save my life. I'll do another search. It would be great to have in the wiki or how-to section.

Edit: Speaking of Wiki, I found it in the Wiki on the other site: http://www.3si.org/wiki/index.php?ti...zen_Door_Locks
Had to search for it from the wiki, that was dumb.

[OhioSpyderman]

Jim's door lock thread....

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-...ont-opn-2.html

[Jimvr4]

I couldn't find that thread, thanks Bob

Unfortunately I did end up replacing both latches. They just weren't reliable enough with the rubber fix. Maybe gluing some thin metal pieces would have worked.

Also wanted to make sure you saw this how to:
3000GT / Stealth / GTO Forum - Door handles, locks, and switches removal. Step by step w/ pics!

[Primus101]

One last joyride & she's parked for the year
Approx. 8500 joyride only miles over the past 5 months, without missing a beat or leaking a drop-
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I feel a deep dark depression setting in already....

[j2k4]

Getting it back out for a quick run down to Green Bay for the Packer/Bear game Monday Night.

Am I ready for some football?

[j2k4]

One last joyride & she's parked for the year
Approx. 8500 joyride only miles over the past 5 months, without missing a beat or leaking a drop-
uhuhuhuh.jpg
I feel a deep dark depression setting in already....

Yeah, but 8500 miles is an awesome year - well done!

[Primus101]

Yeah, but 8500 miles is an awesome year - well done!

Thanks Kevin, & I only got caught in a light rain like 3 times
$700 spent on fuel in July alone....cheaper than other addictions I 'spose & worth every cent-