Date:         Fri, 16 May 2003 11:38:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Jorge Osorio <josorio@PIGSEYE.KENNESAW.EDU>
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From:         Jorge Osorio <josorio@PIGSEYE.KENNESAW.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
In-Reply-To:  <3EC50194.4BBAA890@fyi.net>
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Thanks to all for the Info..I'm heading to the FLAPS in my backup vehicle
(bycicle) to get this stuff.

Jorge


On Fri, 16 May 2003, Eric Zeno wrote:

> 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!!
>