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Old 10-08-2018, 10:20 AM
Levack Levack is offline
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Had this happen 30 years ago. Was told to lubricate the spring regularly. I was told to lubricate with WD 40. Have used that and motor oil. Have had no spring break since. The lubricant takes care of any rust. Buildup of rust stresses the spring every time the door is activated until it snaps.