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Originally Posted by tbomachines
You might be able to R&R the ignition lock assembly and save some money (spring came out of line?) but now you also have the problem of having squirted WD-40 into a lock. It will inevitably gum up and you will have to replace it at some point.
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The tumbler internals are all brass and needs no lubriction. Spraying anthing in the tumbler may help temporarily to unstick the gunk already there but will eventually gunk up again. I had success cleaning a gunked up tumbler with solvent followed by hot water & dish detergent. Do it it a clear plastic container and you'll be amazed at what comes out. Work the key in and out of the tumbler while in the hot water to loosen the gunk between the wafers & springs.
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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked
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