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  • Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:52:21 +0000
    ...nonhardenable by heat treatment, but do work-harden by cold working. Molybdenum may be added for greater resistance to chloride pitting (Type 316). Still...
  • 2.5 litre upgrade kit
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:33 -0500
    ...up close, but i guess you could use a piece of molybdenum seamless tubing, cut it to lenght in a very precise manner, hone...
  • Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Fri, 9 Apr 2004 12:03:12 -0700
    ...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: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 6 Nov 2004 10:18:14 -0500
    ...In addition, unless cheap synchronizers are used, the wear surfaces are Molybdenum coated which will not corrode. The other issue with improve EP properties...
  • Re: Herguth Oil Analysis
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 25 Jun 2000 15:50:04 -0500
    ...rest ranged from 21 to 284. > Barium <1 from 19 on first test to <10 on the rest. > Molybdenum 3 <5 on all. another...
  • Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
    Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
    ...The grease is molybdenum disulphide - it has good high temperature and anti-seize properties. You might want to get new retaining clips and spring...
  • Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:05:38 -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: Hesitation (and dry C/V joints)
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
    Sun, 14 Sep 1997 16:36:22 -0500
    ...They also didn't put enough Molybdenum disulfide grease in your CV boots when they were "crafting" your Van. Just think what a promotion...
  • Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:29:23 -0800
    ...In > addition, unless cheap synchronizers are used, the wear surfaces are > Molybdenum coated which will not corrode. The other issue with improve > EP properties...
  • New Motor completed, leaks oil, burns, smoke fills cockpit, recovers!!!
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:01:20 -0400
    ...I suppose all the parts were quite cold, and the oil was quite thick, and had a lot of molybdenum in it from the...
  • Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:59:27 -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: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:50:27 -0700
    ...In the past, the lack of a molybdenum disulfide camshaft assembly lubricant, at assembly, was about the only thing that could create this type...
  • oh no! Slick 50 again!!! :)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 12 Sep 94 10:01:57 CDT
    ...Products such as Tufoil and OEM combine PTFE with molybdenum, a soluble heavy-metal compound, which their manufacturers claim provides increased anti-wear characteristics...
  • *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
    ...Molybdenum in CV Joint Lube Molybdenum in CV joint lube is important in high-angle CV joints, especially off-road applications, where wet lub...
  • Alignment For Vanagon Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Mar 94 12:01:34 EST
    ...Products such as Tufoil and OEM combine PTFE with molybdenum, a soluble heavy-metal compound, which their manufacturers claim provides increased anti-wear characteristics...