Date:         Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:38:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV Joints
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Wow. 30K miles? I see a greezy job in the near future. New CV's-boots
were one of my first jobs as a newb owner. IIRC, I used this Pennzoil
grease:

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-products/greases-and-lubricants/pennzoil-multi-purpose-302ep-grease-with-moly/

> I have also tried many other greases with success.

Dennis. Any current brand recommends?

Thanks,

Neil.

On 4/27/14, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:


> ..... When the Beetle and Busses went to CV joints
> back in 68 scheduled maintenance for them was every 30K mile. When the first
> Water Boxers came out I found the joints wouldn't go that far.
> .....VW responded with
> an improved grease, (white tube High Temperature, not blue tube), which was
> in their kits but not the aftermarket.  This worked much longer. I have also
> tried many other greases with success.


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Neil n

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