Date:         Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:35:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Organization: Mount Saint Vincent University
Subject:      Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
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I did the grease needle thing on my van a year ago and
then took the van to Egypt for a year.  Upon returning to
Halifax, my trusted mechanic poked around in one of the
CV joints and found packed SAND all over the place.  He
pulled the other 3 CV boots and same thing, SAND
packed in the grease.  All of this from a tiny needle hole
(but used in punishing conditions - desert sand).

When I/we first did the grease needle thing, we/I did NOT
try and seal the holes with any sealant.  I doubt that I do
the grease needle thing again except for an "emergency"
to get back home then do it properly.  m2cw,  Malcolm

On 25 Nov 2001, at 18:45, Claudio Cella wrote:

>  I have a "srynge" type tool that fits at the end of a
> grease gun that would enable me to puncture the boot and
> get fresh grease in there.  I would make one puncture
> close the the bearing races and pump in several
> ounces(?),  then would work the grease into the
> neighbouring races by squeezing the rubber boot.  Once
> completed i would seal the hole (approx. the size of a
> large sewing needle) with a dab of silicone seal. As far
> as i can remember the inner CV's have never been opened,
> the two outer's have had boots replaced and repacked a
> long time ago.  What are your thoughts?  Has anybody
> tried this before?      Thank you for your thoughts.
> Claudio Cella