Date:         Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:44:28 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: CV Joint Packing Grease?
Comments: To: "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
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On 1/6/05 5:18 PM, "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> I got some great suggestion on how to pack the joints but an additional
> suggestion was to use Red Line grease. So far I've been unable to locate Red
> Line in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and an order will take till Monday so
> what likely available grease would be suggested as a second choice? I could
> use the grease that came with the CV/axle unit (EMPI from Bus Depot) but it
> seems to be mystery grease and would like to be sure I'm using good stuff.
> Thanks as usual.
> 
> Bill H.
> 88GL
> 
> 
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Moly lube is the only grease used in CV joints as far as I have ever seen.

Available at some flaps in the small tube and others in the 1 pounder and
five pounders.  You can do all joints and bearings on the vanagon with a 1
pounder and have left overs.

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