I've been using Amsoil sythetic grease on everything with excellent results.
Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel westy '82 diesel van '84 GL wasserboxer -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Mark Mages Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 9:27 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Grease for Linkage and misc.
Well, I spent the big wad of cash for the Westy tonight. I've spent more, but not recently, and not all in one chunk... Ordered New Sewfine Carpet kit(10p) in smoke (said they had 4 v'gons order Smoke in the last week) VW Floormats (black, 2 piece) Front brake pads Rear Brake Pads Rear brake hardware kit Shift Linkage Kit Engine Gasket Set So - with my new purchases, I have a question. What kind / brand / viscosity grease do you use in the linkage bushings? I never used the proper grease when replacing linkage in other vehicles, and after a year or so it starts to show, and it is stiff when it is cold (used hi-temp CV grease).... Also - anything funky with the VW brakes? I've done VW disc, drum and e-brake repair, replacement and caliper rebuilds, but not on my van. I had them done by a 'pro' when I first got the van and was too scared to change the oil ;) Ohhhh that seems like a long time ago. That's all for now - I'm sure I will have a ton of questions once I get into replacing the various engine seals and gaskets. Great questions like "Why do I have 2 extra head bolts?" Plans for the weekend - fabricate a single sealed subwoofer enclosure out of a replacement rear seat panel. Should be a kick! Plans for next weekend - Mountain Biking in Sedona! Thanks for your time ===== Mark 84 Rocco 87 Westfalia 96 Rockhopper Comp (commuter) 98 Yeti AS-R XC (freeride) 01 Schwinn Fastback Ltd (in progress) http://student.fortlewis.edu/~mwmages __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com |
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