Date:         Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:18:16 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bearing Grease Confusion
Comments: To: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Don't know much about the various types of grease,  but:
Lithium grease is generally to light for wheel bearings.
The black gooey stuff - at least what I have- is a high pressure
molybdenum grease that is appropriate for the pressures exerted between
the balls and the races in CV's.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Jere Hawn wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>
>
>Well back from Schucks/Napa and I have more questions than answers.  I got 2
>sets of front bearings from Ron and upper control arm bushing (this
>weekend's project.)  In my collection of greases and oils I looks for
>bearing grease and find various tubs.  I Consult with Master Bentley as
>which to use to which I do not get a reply; I then ask the Orbs of Schucks
>and Napa and they are inconclusive as which is the best for the front end
>bearings.
>
>
>
>Is there a consensus on the list as to which to use?
>
>
>
>            Hi temp (black gooey stuff)
>
>            Lithium general purpose
>
>            All purpose
>
>            White grease
>
>
>
>TIA
>
>Jere
>
>90 GL/Carat-a-version
>
>88 GL Digi-wife's
>
>
>