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Old Jun 24th, 2011, 13:19   #20
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Originally Posted by BestGear View Post
I would remind them that the cause of it sticking is down to the poor quality of the zinc passivation that was applied to the part.... its not a standard part requiring lubrication.

If it were, it would be listed in the service schedule.

"not fit for purpose" would spring to mind with that component....

David
The V70 and XC70 have a tight fitting cover inside the taigate handle that protects the mechanism. Try and look at the pin on one of those cars and you won't be able to see it. Should have been fitted to the XC90 as well!
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