Date:         Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
Comments: To: Jorge Osorio <josorio@PIGSEYE.KENNESAW.EDU>
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CV joints use special grease, that can take high pressure.
Not may people know this, therefore not many people
looking to buy it, therefore you will have a hard time finding
it.  IIRC, it is called MO2? or Mollydisulophide?   Please
report your findings to the list
                                                        Eric.


Jorge Osorio wrote:

> Hello Volks.  Last Sunday while on the highway I heard a snap and seemed
> to have run over something with my rear wheels. As I was getting home I
> heard some clunking in the back. I parked the van for two days, visually
> inspected the undercarriage but could not find anything amiss, no torn
> boots, hoses, etc.  I ventured to my FLAPS to get some jack stands and on
> my way back the grinding noise got worse!  This time I noticed that the
> right back wheel would seize when braking (I got my rear brakes done by a
> -special- mechanic two months ago) I now believe that my back brakes
> could be the culprit, however in the whole process I've decided to replace
> front and back brakes as well as bearings and service CV joints.
>
> Now my question: Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or
> must I use CV joint blessed grease???
>
> Danke.
>
> Jorge
>
> '85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy, a.k.a Plan "B")
>
> PS: No Buses By The Mill for me this weekend.. RATS!!