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Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:52:46 -0500
...some super >> secret >> only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would >> have >> pulled that cable out the...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:21:01 -0500
...some super secret only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum.� I know my old man would have pulled that cable out the...
Re: dumb question...
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:41:42 -0500
...no questions are dumb questions....anyway, > > MoS2 grease is i believe molybdenum di-sulfide grease. > i'mnot sure about that tho > > my &.002 worth...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:02:10 -0700
Thanks for the tip Ed! It makes sense to me that a semi synthetic grease with molybdenum would last at least as long as...
Re: 1985 Transmissin'
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:56:02 -0300
...I don't trust Slick 50 snakeoil, Try using a Molyslip type molybdenum sulphite based additive is preferable IMHO, or nothing! Concenus on Porschephiles...
Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:38:53 +1300
...Chromium with molybdenum is stronger than mild steel, but more prone to fatigue fractures, I believe. It is possible that those arms are forged...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:19:35 -0600
...some super secret only > sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would have > pulled that cable out the...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Mar 2014 13:14:04 -0800
...some super secret only > sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would have > pulled that cable out the...
Old Poop
Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 12:47:07 -0400
...3 - Does anyone on the list know of a source for molybdenum disulfide Moly (MoS2) blended in a quality 30W engine oil with at...
Re: CV joint hard times
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:51:13 -0600
Just buy any good brand of molybdenum grease from your local flaps. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message...
Re: windshield wiper motor
Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:39:28 -0000
...No surprises there! The recommended lubricant for the spindles is molybdenum disulphide-based grease as used in CV joints (the ones on the drive...
Re: mystery noise LR
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:25:53 -0500
...Find a highpressure grease (Molybdenum base) that is appropriate for the Vanagon CV's and fill your grease gun. Push the needle tip under...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:44:15 -0500
...CV Joints >> >> Thanks for the tip Ed! It makes sense to me that a semi synthetic grease >> with molybdenum would last at least as...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:09:33 -0500
...CV Joints > > Thanks for the tip Ed! It makes sense to me that a semi synthetic grease > with molybdenum would last at least as...
Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
Historical mailing list - Richard Danzey
Fri, 23 May 1997 21:59:39 -0400
...the other hand.... > Some years ago I discovered Never Seez, a molybdenum disulfide paste, which I used on the u-bolt clamping a muffler...
Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:25:25 -0400
...of GL-5 is to use a sulphur based compound (like molybdenum disulfide). Sulphur compounds eat yellow metals, like used in synchro rings. The...
Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:27:26 -0500
...I roll out of "Oh! Hell!" position and sit up noting that I'll never use molybdenum grease on that shift mechanism again. Reaching...
Re: Best grease to use for CVs
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:21:59 -0500
...data sheets) I could quickly > find, > Castrol CV-joint grease contains Molybdenum Disulfide, and Wurth > CV-joint > grease contains "lead salt(2+)" > > CV joint...
Re: GL-4 or GL-5 Tanny Oil - HELP?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 9 May 2010 06:10:43 -0400
...of GL-5 is to use a sulphur based compound (like molybdenum disulfide). Sulphur compounds generally eat yellow (copper based) metals, such as used...
Re: CV joint rotation ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:16:26 -0400
...Personally I would stay with grease intended for CV joints -- it's really quite a specialized product, loaded with molybdenum and lead. Also bear...
Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
Historical mailing list - ---------------------
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:03:25 -0400
...of GL-5 is to use a sulphur based compound (like > molybdenum disulfide). Sulphur compounds eat yellow metals, like used > in synchro rings. The...
Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:14:29 -0600
...I'd replace both boots and use good molybdenum grease on each one. New bolts are also recommended and are supplied in the boot...
Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 16 May 2003 12:25:07 -0700
...the time in 1 pound tubes from NAPA, its Valvoline brand. Molybdenum CV joint grease, about 6$ the tube. (Could find other brands too...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:59:16 -0500
...some super secret only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I > know my old man would have pulled that cable out the...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:32:22 -0800
...some super > >> secret > >> only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would > >> have > >> pulled that cable out the...
Re: CV Joint Packing Grease?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 19:22:44 -0600
I've been buying molybdenum grease by Valvoline for 10 years and just giving my CVs about 5 strokes or pumps of grease twice...
CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:20:46 -0700
...I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease cartridges used in the small grease gun and was told they were discontinued. Rather than...
RE: Engine Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 Apr 97 01:06:13 UT
...Corrosion Inhibitor also contains molybdenum, which helps protect aluminum from corrosion, and will prevent the buildup of silicate and phosphae deposits, the sludge that...
Re: Removing rear drums: review
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:55:04 -0600
...cheap old' general purpose grease on your bearings. (If you use molybdenum grease you'll turn that needle bearing into a bushing.) Stan Wilder...
Re: Choice of Lube
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:11:43 -0500
...some super secret only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I > know my old man would have pulled that cable out the...
Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:40 -0700
...A4) grade (better quality than 304/8/9, and also contains molybdenum, which provides "superior" resistance to corrosion) (DIN 931 specification, better quality than...
Re: CV joint raceway opinion(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:08:33 +0000
...SubaruVanagon yahoo list. I would repack these with a good quality molybdenum sulfide enhanced CV joint grease (synthetic or semi-synthetic) and re-install...
Re: shifting from 1 to 2- reply
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Mon, 8 Mar 1999 04:13:04 EST
...because they were the old plain brass style and not the molybdenum coated later versions. I use Laso (German) in my 091 gearboxes because...
Re: hello and a new memeber.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:02:55 -0500
...8) Use only general purpose grease or be certain and buy the specified grease from a VW dealer. (Molybdenum Grease like for front disk...
Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:07:43 -0600
...them for ZERK fittings. #4) Use general purpose grease, Synthetic or Molybdenum grease will turn that needle type bearing into a bushing. #5) That...
Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Feb 2014 (#2014-100)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:17:12 -0500
...some super secret only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I=20 > > know my old man would have pulled that cable out...
Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 10:18:55 -0700
...I roll out of "Oh! Hell!" position and sit up noting that I'll never use molybdenum grease on that shift mechanism again. Reaching...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:39:31 -0500
...can be to clean. > > I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease > cartridges > used in the small grease gun and was told they...
Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
Historical mailing list - L. J|rgen \hman
Sat, 5 Apr 1997 02:47:19 +0200 (MET DST)
...Then grease heavily with molybdenum based waterproof > grease and reassemble. Some adjustment is possible of the base of the gear > shift, try moving it...
CV GREASE, ETC (long)
Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:23:51 -0600
...I finally located one that listed a lithium stearate base with 3% molybdenum sulfide additive. I found expensive aluminum base greases (mostly syns) that...
Re: Shift Linkage Lube?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:43:25 -0700
...I used some molybdenum disulphide type grease, smooshing it into the bushing that is mounted on the van and into the sockets of the...
Re: source of more cv grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:36:41 -0600
...The grease is a high temp, high pressure grease that is molybdenum based. Not much help here. Maybe someone else can reccomend something. Regards...
Re: CV lube?
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:15:14 -0500
...Yes these are metallic based soaps. > > For our CV joints Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly) is added to provide some level of "Boundary" lubrication. This for...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:20:30 -0500
...I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease cartridges used in the small grease gun and was told they were discontinued. Rather than...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve SD-MS
Thursday, June 20, 1996 4:39PM
...And use a good molybdenum grease on the CV before you install it, with a new boot. R&R isn't too hard-- I...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings.
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
...And use a good molybdenum grease on the CV before you install it, with a new boot. R&R isn't too hard-- I...
Re: sealing compound, need help
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 14 Oct 1997 01:26:24 UT
...This seems to hold until the corrosion & gasket crushing cause leaks, but.... "MOS base 2" sounds like chemical formula abbreviation for Molybdenum DiSulfide - which...
Re: cv boots
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:03:00 -0600
...I use regular Valvoline Moly EP (molybdenum) in the 35 pound tins. I have always used more than 45 grams of moly and even...
Re: VW Engines and Reliability
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:38:57 -0600
...Use medium to light weight general purpose lubricant NOT molybdenum or graphite (it can turn the bearings into bushings). Hiding that noise doesn't...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -0500
...I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease cartridges used in the small grease gun and was told they were discontinued. Rather than...
Re: Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:30:40 -0400
...Hell!" position and sit up noting that I'll never use >molybdenum grease on that shift mechanism again. >Reaching for a paper towel and...
Re: source of more cv grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -0600
...The grease is a > high temp, high pressure grease that is molybdenum based. Not much help > here. Maybe someone else can reccomend something. > > Regards...
Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:14:45 -0500
...Be sure when they go back in there is PLENTY of molybdenum bearing grease in there. I use a tube and half in each...
Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:14 -0400
From the factory, except for 1st gear the wear surfaces of all the synchronizers are molybdenum coated. During rebuilds only the economy syncros are...
Re: Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:27:38 -0700
...Hell!" position and sit up noting that I'll never use >> molybdenum grease on that shift mechanism again. >> Reaching for a paper towel and...
Re: CV joint raceway opinion(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:55:05 -0500
...I would > repack these with a good quality molybdenum sulfide enhanced CV joint > grease (synthetic or semi-synthetic) and re-install them. I like...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:11:53 -0500
...can be to clean. > > I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease > cartridges > used in the small grease gun and was told they...
Re: source of more cv grease? OVER packing?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:00:04 -0800
...The grease is a > high temp, high pressure grease that is molybdenum based. Not much help > here. Maybe someone else can reccomend something. > > Regards...
Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:37:52 -0500
...them for ZERK fittings. #4) Use general purpose grease, Synthetic or Molybdenum grease will turn that needle type bearing into a bushing. #5) That...
Re: Duh! What gear we in?
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:48:59 -0700
...Hell!" position and sit up noting that I'll never use >> molybdenum grease on that shift mechanism again. >> Reaching for a paper towel and...