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Here is what happened: I ordered a new regulator, took apart, realized my regulator was wrong side (seller errror, not from our host- lesson learned), lubricated the heck out of tracks and rollers with silicon grease with old regulator installed. So far everything works fine.
So Yes! You can can extend the life of your regulator. I’ll see how long this ‘repair’ works.