Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid the temptation to stuff the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of ralph meyermann Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:37 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: CV joint socket size? My gkn lobro CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the grease they came with or upgrade? I do have 2 New tubes of Mobil One synthetic. Thanks again! Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Oct 11, 2013 5:20 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as > always Thanks for the help again! > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > On Oct 11, 2013 2:37 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> Without looking you can't really be sure if they are the original >> 6mm allen screw type ( most likely ) or the later 12 point type >> which takes a special tool. >> >> Most vans I see still have the 6mm allen screws. >> I usually change them over to the much better 12 point type. >> >> >> >> On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: >> >> Hi all! My cv joints should be here today or tomorrow and I forgot to >> get the right size tool to remove them, I have a small town next day >> NAPA and want to get them done tomorrow, my Bentley is at home. Could >> anyone give me the size? Without looking I believe they are the 12 >> point? Thanks Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy >> >> >> >> |
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