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Old 10-08-2007, 08:55 AM
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I had the same problem. The was too much friction due to dirt and lack of lube in the lock. I took the lock out, cleaned with WD40 then lubed with grease and its been working fine since.
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Old 10-09-2007, 10:24 AM
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Oh btw I did this to the 240D and 300DT and both have been working fine with the vacuum element.

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I had the same problem. The was too much friction due to dirt and lack of lube in the lock. I took the lock out, cleaned with WD40 then lubed with grease and its been working fine since.

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I had the same problem. The was too much friction due to dirt and lack of lube in the lock. I took the lock out, cleaned with WD40 then lubed with grease and its been working fine since.
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