Date:         Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:19:50 -0500 (EST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease


On Mon, 13 Jan 1997, David Bayer wrote:

> >| Anyway, having just used non-German CV grease for the first time, I'm 
> >| wondering if I may just end up with a reduced life span also? Or 
> >| could something else contribute to a failed CV as above in 40-50k 
> >| miles?
> 
> 	I too am preparing to stick non VW issued grease into my CVs. I have
> chosen a few tubes of Vavoline Premium Grease (I guess this used to be called
> special moly grease but has been repackage because the part number is the
> same). On the back is the make up of the grease, and its percent lithium soap
> content (I think, this is all out of my memory from looking over the tube
> in the shop three weeks ago). Does anyone know the base of the VW stuff? I
> have seen the 1 billion posts about any MoS2 grease is great, but never have
> I seen any comparision of the make up of these greases... Anyone know where I
> might find the make up of the greases, compile a little list and stick it
> somewhere for all to see?
> 
> dave
> 
     Dave and CV joint packers,
     The Grease I use is "sta-lube" Extreme Pressure, part number 3141.
     The main makeup is Moly-disulfide. In small letter on the can
     it states for CV joints. You can get it at Trak Auto stores.
                           Eric Zeno