Date:         Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:48:20 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: cv joint tips
Comments: To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <E7ACDBA9-5B28-4940-A0F5-672BA37F74F7@mac.com> (Kim Brennan's
              message of "Thu\, 3 Jul 2008 18\:53\:27 -0400")
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Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> writes:

> Many years ago my brother taught me a good way to ensure you've
> packed grease into a CV.
>
> Put the grease in on one side only. Keep putting it in until it
> starts coming out the other side. This way you know you've gotten
> the grease in completely. Then you can top it off the rest of the
> way in the side you didn't start on.
>
> And it's a mess. Use rubber gloves. I use disposables and I'll go
> through about 3 pair on a single joint (but then I hate the grease.)

I put them in a heavy zip-lock bag (e.g. a gallon freezer bag) and
work the grease in from the outside.  Keeps all the mess contained
nicely.

Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL