Surprised Today

[Steve A]

My Trialmaster gave me a big surprise today, we had several days of nice rain and today I went out to load it up for my Scottish Festival this weekend. As I opened the passenger side front door I got my shoes washed "LOL" Evidently the rain had come down on the inside of the door gasket, it did not get into the floor board and the lower part of the gasket held the water in.

The passenger side both doors the open buttons didn't want to work but after 3 or 4 pushes on the buttons they started working ok.

 

[Max]

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[Shopkeep]

My Trialmaster gave me a big surprise today, we had several days of nice rain and today I went out to load it up for my Scottish Festival this weekend. As I opened the passenger side front door I got my shoes washed "LOL" Evidently the rain had come down on the inside of the door gasket, it did not get into the floor board and the lower part of the gasket held the water in.

The passenger side both doors the open buttons didn't want to work but after 3 or 4 pushes on the buttons they started working ok.

Grenadier hazing ceremony, happens to the best of us.

 

[trobex]

Carry a towel in the car - becomes useful.

 

[bikesandguitars]

A periodic small spritz of Tri-Flow Dry Spray lubricant on the top of the door button will keep it moving smoothly.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

A periodic small spritz of Tri-Flow Dry Spray lubricant on the top of the door button will keep it moving smoothly.

Is that what people are recommending? Tri-Flow has paraffin wax - won’t that build up over time? I’ve noticed that stupid passenger side rear door sticking again (the one that tried to toss my daughter out the back seat) - not sure if it’s related to the drop in temperature or the fact that the dealer “fixed it” a few months ago and it just needs periodic maintenance- but I was thinking some sort of graphite

 

[Max]

Is that what people are recommending? Tri-Flow has paraffin wax - won’t that build up over time? I’ve noticed that stupid passenger side rear door sticking again (the one that tried to toss my daughter out the back seat) - not sure if it’s related to the drop in temperature or the fact that the dealer “fixed it” a few months ago and it just needs periodic maintenance- but I was thinking some sort of graphite

You're on the money there. Many moons ago a Land Rover tech looked at my old series II and said that theres a lot of orange in your leaf springs and suggested I let them sag and puff graphite powder between the leafs...the orange colour was rust...it work a treat, the suspension was free again and smoother

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Your on the money there. Many moons ago a Land Rover tech looked at my old series II and said that theres a lot of orange in your leaf springs and suggested I let them sag and puff graphite powder between the leafs...the orange colour was rust...it work a treat, the suspension was free again and smoother

Thanks so much, @Max, just blew in some graphite powder, as you suggested, seems much smoother. Deeply appreciated!

 

[AngusMacG]

I’ve had a few times with the button sticking including the rear door. i just give the handle a good whack and all is good.

 

[Karearea]

My Trialmaster gave me a big surprise today, we had several days of nice rain and today I went out to load it up for my Scottish Festival this weekend. As I opened the passenger side front door I got my shoes washed "LOL" Evidently the rain had come down on the inside of the door gasket, it did not get into the floor board and the lower part of the gasket held the water in.

The passenger side both doors the open buttons didn't want to work but after 3 or 4 pushes on the buttons they started working ok.

Welcome

 

[bikesandguitars]

Is that what people are recommending? Tri-Flow has paraffin wax - won’t that build up over time? I’ve noticed that stupid passenger side rear door sticking again (the one that tried to toss my daughter out the back seat) - not sure if it’s related to the drop in temperature or the fact that the dealer “fixed it” a few months ago and it just needs periodic maintenance- but I was thinking some sort of graphite

I am a person and I am recommending it! Yes, Tri-Flow does contain paraffin wax but since we’re dealing with moving parts, I don’t think there’s any danger of the wax building up and causing further issues. I’ve used it on everything from bikes, tractors, mowers, etc., for decades. Good stuff.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

I am a person and I am recommending it! Yes, Tri-Flow does contain paraffin wax but since we’re dealing with moving parts, I don’t think there’s any danger of the wax building up and causing further issues. I’ve used it on everything from bikes, tractors, mowers, etc., for decades. Good stuff.

Thanks @bikesandguitars - will keep it in mind in case the graphite powder doesn’t work - seems much better tonight after one application. Again, not sure if this is related to cooler temps or just the time a few months ago that I took it to the dealer to fix.

 

[INEOS OG]

I was wondering if this issue had been solved and my 5/2024 did not do this during our first heavy rain.

 

[trobex]

Graphite powder - is the only thing you should use on this door mech in my view as I have used it a few times and all push buttons work a treat - even after washing!!! Any lubricant based products will build up and hold grim in the long term - in my other life experiences!

 

[bikesandguitars]

Graphite powder - is the only thing you should use on this door mech in my view as I have used it a few times and all push buttons work a treat - even after washing!!! Any lubricant based products will build up and hold grim in the long term - in my other life experiences!

They use Tri-Flow on airplanes…https://aviationvibes.com/shop/tri-flow-superior-lubricant-2/

 

[bikesandguitars]

Graphite powder, in the presence of moisture, is corrosive to aluminum. The US Air Force banned the use of graphite as a lubricant due to its corrosive properties in aluminum. Yes, our doors, and much of the vehicle, are made of aluminum.

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[255/85]

I’ve had a few times with the button sticking including the rear door. i just give the handle a good whack and all is good.

Once the temps drop to near freezing we get a sticking button or two - oddly never the driver's door. I hammer fist the flat black trim next to the button and they pop right out.

We've had several periods of heavy rain but only had the boot wash once. We were parked nose down and I'm not certain I had the door closed properly that night.