> > I agree on the lithium, better but expensive is cv joint grease as it > does not harden and is impervious to water. I use it on all linkages (gear > shift front and rear) and door locks as well as the upper sliding part of > the door.....DC > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > David Carment > Oddly enough, I'd like to note that genuine AUTOBAHN CV joint grease is a bargain, $10 for a 14 oz tube last fall when I repacked the joints on the '76 before selling her. As most people want $3-$4 for a 3oz tube for each joint, VW finally has a bargain here. Good stuff to, can't believe I was paying $3.50 a tube from Parts Place for the same stuff. John Anderson ja@coe.wvu.edu
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