Date:         Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:23:25 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: regrease steering U-joint?
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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I don't think there are any grease fittings.
I use 'Prolong' brand, spray synthetic penetrating grease. It goes right in
there.
It even goes right past the seals on sealed bearings, great stuff ! 

Motorcycle chain lube is also very very good since it's formulated to
penetrate into rollers and tiny spots, and then stick.  That works extra
good too.  

( So glad someone is fussing over lubing all the little parts that move.
Right on !  
If you ever sell your vanagon, likely whoever gets it will be getting a very
well cared for van. ) 
Actually.............'thank you' for caring for one of the world's wonderful
vanagons. 
Scott
www.turbovans.com 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Allan Streib
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:04 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: regrease steering U-joint?

I got the old, leaky steering rack out of my '91 GL tonight, the
worst part was separating the rack from the U-joint.  I used a cold
chisel as a wedge to spread the clamping part of the joint enough
that I could pound it off the splined shaft with a hammer.  I decided
to remove the joint as well, since it was caked in dried out, dirty
grease.

Can the U-joint be cleaned and re-greased?  I don't see any grease
fittings on it but have not cleaned it yet so they may be buried.

Allan