The fix for the actuator solves the problem of the actuator freezing which will regularly cause the break of the DHC. A brand new DHC can easily break when the actuator freezes.
I find the replace everything vs repair anything mentality tragic.
So: you are suggesting: spend $80-90 vs 8-9¢ for a repair that is not as strong? (Well with the steel zip tie I guess more like 30¢). You suggest that replacing a DHC with a new one gives some significant expectation of trouble free operation, which if used in a sub freezing environment, not true. I have seen a DHC break in less than two months from one good freeze.
If you live where it gets below freezing, mod your actuator so it won't freeze.
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That's the fix tape I bought.
M-D Building Products 3541 M-D 0 V-Flex Weather-Strip with Adhesive Back, 17 Ft L X 7/8 in W, Polypropylene, 1 Pack, Brown
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And I've also used this.
I tried a test with grease only, the ice that forms acts like a squeegee and scraped it off. I had better luck with a thin film of grease staying when the thin layer of Teflon or nylon between the steel and ice. The ice formed on the steel side but the grease acted as a water repellant and the ice left a tiny gap between the ice and the Teflon.
The force reduction to unlatch the frozen latch was on the order of 100x.