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• Re: CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:37:08 -0500
  You want a molybdenum based grease or a so called "high pressure grease" The moly grease is one. The molybdenum resists being squeezed out...
• What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:57:08 -0500
  What is the best grease for CV joints? It goes without saying that it is imperative to use the proper molybdenum enhanced high-temperature...
• Re: [All] trans 'rinse'
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 06 May 1996 10:01:53 -0700
  ...The stuff in the the oil additive is molybdenum disulfide, an excellent high pressure solid lubricant. I don't know if they're compatible...
• Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:23:37 -0800
  ...It's also important not to mix molybdenum enhanced > grease with regular grease because it will cause increased corrosion. > > So, what is the best...
• Re: dumb question - . MoS2 Grease
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:51:14 -0800
  ...Suggested brand names or some other name? Thanks >> MoS2 stands for molybdenum di-sulfide. MoS2 grease is a petroleum base grease with molydbdenum in...
• Re: CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:59:00 -0500
  Hi Fred, napa has molybdenum in small and large containers. I buy the 40 lb valvoline tins and use it on every thing that...
• Re: Is the standard CV grease lithium-based?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2011 23:47:07 -0400
  Yes, with molybdenum to provide boundary (dry, EP) lubrication. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 15 May 2009 18:18:46 -0400
  Anybody have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as those...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:21:32 -0500
  ...Here goes! Back in the 60s I was a manufacturers rep for Mollo-O a Molybdenum lubricant. The factory said "Never use Molybdenum Grease...
• squeek no more
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:06:45 -0800
  ...a shot of Molybdenum grease and the squeek is gone! Woohoo! It shows me just how inadequate sealed ball joints are. Now to attack...
• squeek no more.
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:47:04 -0800
  ...a shot of Molybdenum grease and the squeek is gone! Woohoo! It shows me just how inadequate sealed ball joints are. Now to attack...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:02:02 -0400
  ...Note that CV joint grease is always enhanced with molybdenum disulfide. I have no connection with Valvoline. This is just my personal recommendation. Ed...
• Re: dumb question...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 20:54:09 -0400
  ...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: Pilot bearing grease type
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:38:28 -0700
  It is grease with molybdenum disulphide in it. It could be wheel bearing grease or CV joint grease or.......anynthing high-temperature safe. On...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:17:27 -0600
  ...Here goes! Back in the 60s I was a manufacturers rep for Mollo-O a Molybdenum lubricant. The factory said "Never use Molybdenum Grease...
• Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:57:40 -0500
  ...It's also important not to mix molybdenum enhanced >grease with regular grease because it will cause increased corrosion. > >So, what is the best...
• Everything you always wanted to know about grease...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 21:21 CDT
  ...It is produced by combining lubricating oil, >additives (eg Molybdenum Disulfide), and a soap. > > The lubricant in most greases is a (petroleum based) mineral...
• Re: dumb question...
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 11:21:59 -0400
  ...no questions are dumb questions....anyway, > >MoS2 grease is i believe molybdenum di-sulfide grease. >i'mnot sure about that tho Yup. MoS2 grease...
• Re: CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:53:07 -0700
  "I think" it needs to be resistant to high temps, so the combination of lithium and Molybdenum Disulfide content achieves this. bob no scientist...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:49:32 -0600
  ...It sure looks like you're getting some of those low quality bearings or you're using molybdenum grease and turning the needle bearing...
• Re: CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:11:29 -0400
  ...I am pretty sure that all of these contain the nasty black molybdenum disulfide for extreme pressure lubrication. I posted a note to the...
• Cheap mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 21:31:02 -0400
  ...the CV joints are both gone and of course that lovely molybdenum grease has been sprayed all over the place up there. This >IS...
• Re: CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 May 2009 19:37:25 -0700
  ...have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using > molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as > those found...
• [All] trans 'rinse'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 10:58:30 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Finally, any comments on adding MolySlip trans additive? I trust its molybdenum disulphite to protect the trans (no Slick50 thanks!) but what about GL...
• Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:10:29 -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: $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:38:19 -0700
  ...Most pistons are graphite or molybdenum coated to ease this spot during break-in. I've never heard bearing failure called piston slap before...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 12:42:08 -0800
  ...Be sure to use the proper grease (molybdenum Disulfide grease or Red Line Synthetic CV lube) when repacking. Have fun! Stuart
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 10:43:48 -0400
  ...put deep gouges int he races) put a big fingerfull of molybdenum disulfide grease everywhere i could stick my finger (sounds rude) and put...
• CV Joint needles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:11:19 -0700
  ...Let me see - correct me If I'm wrong(it's been along time) but you should use multi-purpose Molybdenum. Ciao, Paolo Memorable...
• Re: a lot o' goop about grease!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 04:02:43 -0700
  ...Kimmons wrote: >Larry Carter wrote: > >> Hello Racer X; MoS2 grease stands for Molybdenum Di-sulfide grease. The >> MoS2 additive is an extreme pressure additive...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:57:00 -0400
  ...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: What kind of grease?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:21:46 EST
  ...Obviously, it is some form of molybdenum disulfide lubricant in an evaporating vehicle. According the Dow, it becomes burnished into the sliding surfaces and...
• Re: What to lube on wipers when dash is off?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:50:25 -0800
  ...02/02/vanagon-wiper-shaft-lubrication/ Bentley says lube that shaft molybdenum disulfide grease, hard to do with dash in place, but possible I...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +1200
  ...Just don't use one containing molybdenum disulfide...horrible black muck. DON"Y use it on locks, as it's a high-pressure grease...
• Re: CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:01:07 -0800
  ...CV grease "I think" it needs to be resistant to high temps, so the combination of lithium and Molybdenum Disulfide content achieves this. bob...
• Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:18 -0600
  ...Most of the HP greases are Molybdenum based and are specifically designed to stay put under pressure and heat. Check out Bentley for the...
• Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:30 -0600
  ...Most of the HP greases are Molybdenum based and are specifically designed to stay put under pressure and heat. Check out Bentley for the...
• CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:46:18 -0600
  ...I checked several FLAPS and none knew the Molybdenum Disulfide concentration of any of their "cv joint" compounds. I went to an oil distributor...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 09:56:36 -0400 (AST)
  ...Then grease heavily with molybdenum based waterproof grease and reassemble. Some adjustment is possible of the base of the gear shift, try moving it...
• Re: VANAGON digest 429
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 16:33:27 -0500 (CDT)
  ...As a result of using chrome- molybdenum rings (I think), it has taken a little longer for them to seal against the cylinder walls...
• Re: CV packing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 May 2003 12:47:44 -0500
  ...This kind of grease is usually black in color, and is usually a molybdenum based grease as I recall.. Pressure from bearings can really...
• Re: CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:58:52 +0300
  ...On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 7:37 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > You want a molybdenum based grease or a so...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:43:58 -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: Bearings in brake rotors on 85?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 11:21:25 -0700
  ...don't use Molybdenum Grease on the Tapered Roller bearings, it tends to turn them into bushings. (Flames a coming). Stan Wilder On Sun...
• a lot o' goop about grease!
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 22:28:32 -0500
  Larry Carter wrote: > Hello Racer X; MoS2 grease stands for Molybdenum Di-sulfide grease. The > MoS2 additive is an extreme pressure additive, added to...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:32:49 -0500
  I use Disk Brake bearing molybdenum grease. Its just a generic grease, as an alternate you can use the graphite disk brake grease. Use...
• Re: Bearing Grease Confusion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:18:16 -0600
  ...The black gooey stuff - at least what I have- is a high pressure molybdenum grease that is appropriate for the pressures exerted between the...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:51:52 -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 grease - found cans
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:19:27 -0700
  ...be resistant to high temps, so the combination of > lithium and Molybdenum Disulfide content achieves this. > > bob > no scientist here > There are three main...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 23:55:40 -0700
  ...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 joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:56:45 -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: Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:18:17 -0600
  ...Use high quality molybdenum grease 3 oz per CV joint. #5. New CV joints are very tight, be careful not to let the balls...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:00:00 -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: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:51:54 -0400
  ...CV Joints > > Thanks for the tip Ed! It makes sense to me that a semi synthetic grease > with molybdenum would last at least as...
• Herguth Oil Analysis
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 16:43:18 GMT
  ...13 Zinc 1067 Phosphorus 770 Calcium 985 Magnesium 356 Barium <1 Molybdenum 3 Vanadium <1 The only one that is even getting close to...
• Re: CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:08:12 -0400
  ...Please note that I have always used molybdenum fortified CV joint grease to pack CV joints. Before I started using DuraBlend I tried reversing...
• Engine Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 01:49:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:33:57 -0700
  ...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: [All] trans 'rinse'
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:07 -0400
  ...Finally, any comments on adding MolySlip trans additive? I >trust its molybdenum disulphite to protect the trans (no Slick50 thanks!) >but what about GL...
• Re: CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 May 2009 20:23:23 -0700
  ...have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using > molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as > those found...