Horizontal gray lines & Frequent TC breaks in Import

I'm importing my mini-DV tapes in lo res via 'Capture now' and have a couple problems:
1) I read on other forums that the horizonal gray lines appearing in the image are due to dirty DV deck tape heads. I have cleaned the heads before and this only solves the problem temporarily--then the gray lines come back (sometimes after one capture now session). Other possibilities?
2) While using the 'capture now' function, an abnormally high number of TC breaks are being detected and splitting the capture up 24+ clips. Some lasting for a single frame. This problem seems to get worse the more tapes I capture. These mini-dv tapes have barely been played and are in good condition (no damage). I'm wondering if I'm having issues with the deck or FCP.

I'm wondering if I'm having issues with the deck or FCP.
Watch the tapes on a external monitor connected to the deck. If the problem is visible there, it's not a FCP problem.

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