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• Re: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 09:51:52 -0700
  ...The Bentley says MoS2 grease. > > Isn't this the same grease that's used for CV Joints? It this indeed the > > best product? It...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:20:30 -0500
  ...I noticed this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise. I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:51:08 -0500
  ...slippery grease. Especially good to prevent corrosion in the area where you live. Kar products has it available, but so should most FLAPS. Later...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:25:07 +0000
  ...On the classic "grinding" sound from horn ring, you definitely want to use white lithium grease; if you use dielectric grease, it will only...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 15:24:44 -0700
  ...Pump until you get mostly the new grease > coming out. Wipe up and clean up the mess. > > No here is an important part. You...
• dumb question...
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 19:30:02 -0500
  I know this is dumb but what is MoS2 grease? It refers to it in the Bentley... Suggested brand names or some other name...
• Re: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 3 Sep 2018 08:21:56 -0400
  ...The Bentley says MoS2 grease. > > > Isn't this the same grease that's used for CV Joints? It this indeed > the > > > best product? It...
• Re: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:17:04 -0500
  ...Using grease will avoid getting silicone overspray all over the place. The little tubs of 95% silicone grease in the plumbing aisle are not...
• Re: grease
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:00:50 -0400
  ...The Bentley says use MOS2 grease, while > the > ETKA says use PolyUrea grease. For the next year and later, Bentley calls > out CV joint...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 May 2020 12:48:51 -0700
  there's a kind of bearing grease with graphite in it.. it's black out of the tube... it could be that's the...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:39:51 +0000
  ...grease after a snug attachment, any kind of grease, to prevent killer corrosion.  A nice smear, get into crevices, and then wipe off most...
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  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 May 2017 11:32:05 -0700
  ...https://goo.gl/photos/Ymk2UZgHoyTsZHi79 wipe off excess. > > Different colour grease obviously helps in this case. I did this b/c I > was "in...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:53:55 -0500
  ...grease after a snug > attachment, any kind of grease, to prevent killer corrosion. A nice smear, > get into crevices, and then wipe off most...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -0500
  ...I noticed this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise. I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Wed, 6 May 2020 11:37:55 -0700
  ...Lots of good tips there, and interestingly his new grease is quite black, leading me to hope that my black grease is just the...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 6 May 2020 08:18:43 -0600
  Richard It may only mean that someone has greased 1 more recently than the other & used a different & better grease ~ They are Very Easy...
• Horn Ring making noise....and future electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:24:10 +0000
  Sorry about the math....told you guys about 12 years ago in Alabama.  Yep the White Lithium grease solved the "grinding" noise at Steering...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:23:20 -0500
  ...Most auto manufacturers are using dielectric grease or other grease compounds to protect light sockets and other electrical connections. The protection from corrosion ultimately...
• Re: Shift guide boot
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:18:13 -0500
  ...A silicone (or maybe synthetic) grease would be less harmful to a "rubber" boot. Do you really have some MoS2, which is a solid...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:11:53 -0500
  ...I > noticed > this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise. > > I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease...
• Re: CV lube?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:15:14 -0500
  ...Greases are used for applications where oil cannot be contained. > > Of the soap bases probably the most common is the Lithium base. Other bases...
• Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:08:41 -0800
  ...If you periodically remove this grease, more grease migrates from inside the bearing to the interface. Eventually such fastidious cleaning will cause accelerated failure...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 15:30:15 -0700
  ...Pump until you get mostly the new grease >> coming out. Wipe up and clean up the mess. >> >> No here is an important part. You...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearings.. What Grease
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:20:28 -0500
  ...I use the Amsoil synthetic grease(sort of a rasberry color) in most of those extreme lube situations. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel ----- Original...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 6 May 2020 21:44:46 -0500
  Black or dark green grease can have moly or graphite in it and used to be petroleum based. Usually the red grease is synthetic...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:28:02 -0500
  ...it will be migrating out because of the + PLUS amount of grease... hopefully pushing out older grease... but so far, I have NO leaks...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 19:59:27 -0800
  ...Most auto > stores have some form of it, Wolfs Head is now making a wheel bearing grease > that's moly based. Go to your...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +1200
  >Woody; > It is most likely the mechanism squeaking. Take the wiper arms >off and use a good penetrate/lubricant on the bushings. Stay away...
• CV GREASE, ETC (long)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:23:51 -0600
  ...I found expensive aluminum base greases (mostly syns) that claim to withstand extreme demands. I went with some lithium base moly grease. It's...
• Wire brush, good sandpaper, elbow grease, regular grease on critical connections
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:20:41 +0000
  ...a little "real" grease (like Vaseline or White Lithium grease that conducts electricity, NOT the coating known as di-electric grease which is greasy...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 16:13:35 -0700
  ...The most important part is >> for the housing to not be over stuffed. Too much grease will force past any >> seal or even force...
• Gas cap maintenance.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:07:11 -0700
  I use a little MoS2 (moly grease) on the gasket to cap interface. Brylcreem (a little dab 'll do ya). I keep a new...
• Re: grease points
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 01:34:25 -0400
  ...I also spent a bit of time searching under the van and didn't recognize any grease points. Thanks, Patrick >> most everything is lubed...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 19:17:26 -0500
  ...Most auto stores have some form of it, Wolfs Head is now making a wheel bearing grease that's moly based. Go to your...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:20:07 -0600
  Hey DB Just so Ya know >> Did not recieve Your “grease on axek” EM,,, The most recent EM from You via List was 30Aug...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:34:43 -0500
  ...Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch Hi .. I just use a good wheel bearing grease on...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:07:09 -0600
  ...Never let them put grease in your CVs ............. they don't have anything but chasis grease and it accelerates CV joint failure. I have...
• Re: rear axles (STUB)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:06:20 -0500
  Burned grease in the wheel bearings is usually due to dragging or overheated brakes or over greased bearings. Yes you can over grease a...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:22:18 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/03 4:03:58 AM, mcnock@EASYSTREET.COM writes: << My fix: >> I'm reminded of a wannabe greaser...
• Re: CV Grease replacements
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 02:19:09 -0400
  Two weeks ago I paid $0.64 each for 3.5ounce packs of regular CV joint grease (the blue stuff) at a Univeral Joint...
• Re: NAPA - Syncro axles $82/ - any good?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 23:16:26 -0600
  ...It would also be wise to open the boots and remove the "axle grease" and replace with the correct amount of the essential MoS2...
• Re: Di-Electric Grease....Magic Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:03:38 -0800
  ...My personal use with the black dielectric grease has been quite good. most, purple 3m scotch brite pad and grease seems to make a...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 23:18:20 -0500
  brylcream?, or was that vitalis? reminds me, respectively, of the grease vs gear oil discussion. dlk On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 21:28:01...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:59:27 -0500
  ...I > > noticed > > this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise. > > > > I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 12:03:12 -0700
  ...I > > noticed > > this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise. > > > > I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease...
• Re: Needed: Rear right CV axle '87 Vanagon 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:05:51 -0400
  Most of the time they just need to be serviced. The grease will dry up or otherwise fail over time. Automatics especially seem to...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:53:10 -0700
  ...Most auto manufacturers are using > dielectric grease or other grease compounds to protect light sockets and > other electrical connections. The protection from corrosion ultimately...
• Preventative Maint.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 08:30:13 EDT
  ...Pack about an inch of grease into each end to keep dust and water out. BTW, I took most of the advice given a...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 21:10:16 -0500
  ...Most products say in the instructions that care should be > taken with electrical connections especially for high currents like > starters as dielectric grease has...
• Re: Grease Nipple Was: Rubbery Squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:38:44 -0800
  ...can I drill a small hole through the control arm and bushing, thread it an install a grease nipple, and then grease it every...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:50:25 -0800
  ...As has already been recommended, the silicon grease products do work even though it may seem counter-intuitive to put an insulating grease directly...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 00:14:00 -0800
  ...Most products say in the instructions that care should be taken with electrical connections especially for high currents like starters as dielectric grease has...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 18:43:57 -0800
  ...Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much I have to agree with George a little dab will do ya !! Most of you are to...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Gauges and BusBoys
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:23:01 -0400
  ...gauge through bus-boys. > ----------------------- > Most of us are using an metric adapter for the block, a 10" rubber grease > gun extension hose, a T...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:33:57 -0600
  ...fantastic spray penetrating synthetic greases that > work and last so well. It's child's play to freshen up most mechanisms > with it. > > door...
• Re: Wheel bearings - how tight
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 01:37:42 -0500
  ...As for grease, I normally load the bearings up and put a finger full in behind each bearing. The wheel bearings need to be...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 11:57:16 +0200
  ...Derek Drew wrote: > ... > specifies Ms02 grease. What is that? If this is a typo and should read "MoS2" (with a subscript "2") then it...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 20:47:36 -0500
  ...Most products say in the instructions that care should be taken with electrical connections especially for high currents like starters as dielectric grease has...
• Re: squeaky shifting woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:12:39 PST
  Philip, The squeak is most likely coming from the shifter. It's fairly easy to lubricate it. Firt, remove the spare tire. It's...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 13:13:55 -0700
  ...fantastic spray penetrating synthetic greases that work and last so well. It's child's play to freshen up most mechanisms with it. door...