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On 10 Mar 2002, at 19:34, VWFastyTL66@aol.com wrote: > I need some advice on how to adjust the release cable for the rear trunk lid > on my 66 TL Sunrood Fastback. I disassembled the release mechanism today > --cleaned it up and sprayed it down with WD40....then reinstalled it. I had > it adjusted just right then on the third pull the rear hatch would not > release.....I finally got it to release after messing with it for several > minutes. Anyways...is there a secret on how to pull the cable tight for a > sure release with every flip of the lever?????? Thanks. In the first place, WD-40 is not a lubricant; it is a cleaner/solvent which will all evaporate in a day or less. Use grease for things that need to stay lubed for long periods. I suspect that something slipped after you had it adjusted. I'm not familiar with that release, but if it's anything like the front hood release, the pull wire was bent 180 deg after it was installed so that it couldn't slip. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org