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  • Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:42:18 -0700
    ...Wheeling bearing grease could handle the heat from the drum brakes. I think that high temperature grease does a better job at higher temperatures...
  • Re: Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:07:42 -0500
    ...I think that high temperature grease > does a better job at higher temperatures but make > little difference at lower temperature. I do not > believe...
  • Re: Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:16:13 +0100
    ...I think that high temperature grease > does a better job at higher temperatures but make > little difference at lower temperature. I do not > believe...
  • Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
    Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:42:42 +0200
    ...I think there are special greases for this that have very high flash point temperatures (autoignition temperatures don't count if there's a...
  • High Temp CV Grease
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 05 Sep 94 21:43:34 EDT
    ...using new high temperature grease Part Number G 000 603." Now I am wondering what is so good about this new grease and whether...
  • Re: dumb question - . MoS2 Grease
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:51:14 -0800
    ...CV joints and other high stress and high temperature areas like wheel bearings etc. You can identify MoS2 grease by its color.. it's...
  • Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:45:27 -0500
    ...margin. > > I think there are special greases for this that have very high flash > point temperatures (autoignition temperatures don't count if there's...
  • 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: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:01:02 -0500
    ...margin. > > > > I think there are special greases for this that have very high flash > > point temperatures (autoignition temperatures don't count if there's...
  • Re: Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:57:00 -0400
    ...grease. >The most important role of the grease is to lubricate. >CV grease is redesigned wheelbearing grease that will >handle the higher temperatures by...
  • Re: G-6 Grease
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 7 Mar 1998 16:50:23 -0500
    This is a high temperature grease they distributed after it was found that conventional Molly grease was not holding up the Vanagons and some...
  • Re: G-6 Grease
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 8 Mar 1998 01:33:52 -0500
    ...Haynes wrote: > This is a high temperature grease they distributed after it was found that > conventional Molly grease was not holding up the Vanagons...
  • 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: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:38:27 -0700
    ...t go that far. > .....VW responded with > an improved grease, (white tube High Temperature, not blue tube), which was > in their kits but not...
  • Re: CV grease - found cans
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:19:27 -0700
    ...three main specs for CV grease. One is a sticking ability, next is high pressure and next is temperature range for maintaining its sticky...
  • Re: Bearing Grease Confusion
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 28 Dec 2003 22:37:49 -0500
    high temperature grease is a must for disk brake wheel bearings. check out, for example: http://valvoline.com this type of product is inexpensive...
  • Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:57:40 -0500
    ...the proper >molybdenum enhanced high-temperature CV joint specified EP (extreme >pressure) grease in constant velocity joints. Regular grease should >never be used. It...
  • Re: G-6 Grease
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Mar 1998 13:00:17 -0500
    ...Haynes wrote: > >> This is a high temperature grease they distributed after it was found that >> conventional Molly grease was not holding up the Vanagons...
  • Re: 1.6 TD torque specs
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:43:32 -0700
    Turbocharger to exhaust manifold (polygon-head bold with threads and head contact surface coated with VW high-temperature grease)....40 Nm (30 ft. lb...
  • Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:23:37 -0800
    ...the proper > molybdenum enhanced high-temperature CV joint specified EP (extreme > pressure) grease in constant velocity joints. Regular grease should > never be used. It...
  • Re: CV Joint Grease
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 13:46:48 -0500
    ...SWEPCO 101 excels in severe operations caused by moisture or high temperatures. SWEPCO 101 seals out dirt and water and prevents corrosive wear. Laboratory...
  • Re: Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:21:59 -0500
    ...grease. > >The most important role of the grease is to lubricate. > >CV grease is redesigned wheelbearing grease that will > >handle the higher temperatures by...
  • Rear Axle Bearing Service
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:03:12 -0500
    ...a grease fitting into the stub axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high temperature, no...
  • hello and a new memeber.
    Historical mailing list - . .
    Sun, 1 Aug 2004 23:28:31 -0500
    ...a grease fitting into the stub axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high temperature, no...
  • Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 12:33:54 -0800
    ...I use STA-PLEX red extreme pressure grease. The load ratings are great and it is water resistant. High temperature too of course. The...
  • Re: hello and a new memeber.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:50:58 -0400
    ...a grease fitting into the stub > axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high > temperature, no...
  • install a grease fitting into the stub
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:01:10 -0700
    ...a grease fitting into the stub axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high temperature, no...
  • Re: Is Death Valley too hot?
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 16:21:43 -0400
    ...kicked into high speed, which happened on the long uphills. CV joints started making little knocking noises, though, as the grease thinned out. I...
  • Re: hello and a new memeber.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:02:55 -0500
    ...a grease fitting into the stub > axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high > temperature, no...
  • Replaced the axle seal
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:00:49 -0700
    ...can says this grease is for high temperature high load bearings and that it has moly----dysulfide, like the CV grease does...Smells and...
  • Re: install a grease fitting into the stub
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 11:25:13 -0500
    ...a grease fitting into the stub axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high temperature, no...
  • Re: hello and a new memeber.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 05:42:07 EDT
    ...a grease fitting into the stub axle so at least once a year I could give the bearings a bit of high temperature, no...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:00:22 -0700
    ...modifiers to make it act like its up to 50W >>| at higher temperatures. >>| >>| The problem is, these modifiers break down over time, even in...
  • Re: Carat front blower repair
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:33:40 -0800
    ...the tight clearances and higher temperatures of an > electric motor. So, I stick with sewing machine oil and singer grease. I > have never had...
  • Rotor's-&-Bearing's
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Sat, 4 May 2002 23:51:35 -0500
    ...the rotor's cut, clean and repack the bearings, with high temperature grease, and put new seal's in them----for $$75.00----for...
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    Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
    Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:50:22 -0700
    ...Also tells me when I forget to put the high PSI cap back on, usually only needed in high temperatures and/or high altitude...
  • Re: Exhaust gas Temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 9 Jul 2011 18:52:58 -0700
    ...It appears from their website that Greaseworks installs theirs post turbo. TIA, BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jul 9, 2011, at 5...
  • Re: just how COLD is IT? - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 24 Jan 2003 10:30:43 -0600
    ...any temperature). Currently my oil pressure gauge seldom gets off 5 bar after a twenty minute run (local driving) and on the highway it...
  • Diesel temperatures, thermostats and heat.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Jan 97 22:13:01 EST
    ...highest point), and dramatically reduce heating. If you hear "gurgling" noises from the heater core (fan off!) when opening the water valve (temperature lever...
  • Re: ONE MAN only out of many
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:01:16 -0500
    On second thought, scrap the two clamps and the grease idea.. the grease may weaken the hose and the first clamp will isolate all...
  • guage questions. What should they read, and why doesn't one work?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 22:03:11 -0500
    ...high considering that bentley says the minimum is 29 psi. Is this pressure normal, or have I wired somethign wrong? Secondly, my oil temperature...
  • Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 09:19:41 -0700
    ...Slight correlation of voltage bouncing around with road roughness, and problem seemed more likely when engine or outside temperature was higher. Research: 1)Read...
  • Re: flashing LED
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:48:44 -0700
    ...the question of course is ......is it really how oil pressure above 2,000 rpm ? Is it a sensor issue ( the high rpm high...
  • Re: Carat front blower repair
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:14:47 -0600
    ...the tight clearances and higher temperatures of an electric motor. So, I stick with sewing machine oil and singer grease. I have never had...
  • Re: Exhaust gas Temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:33:40 -0400
    ...http://www.greaseworks.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=24_67&products_id=611 Wondering because Greaseworks is asking $219.50. I think the...
  • Re: ONE MAN only out of many
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:04:26 -0800
    ...ONE MAN only out of many On second thought, scrap the two clamps and the grease idea.. the grease may weaken the hose and...
  • Engine Pulsing - No More?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 21:52:48 PDT
    ...was pulsing at highway speeds, almost like driving in a gusty wind. Many of you offered suggestions. I cleaned and greased the grounds, checked...
  • Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 09:38:46 -0700
    ...Slight > correlation of voltage bouncing around with road roughness, and problem > seemed more likely when engine or outside temperature was higher. > > Research: > 1)Read...
  • Re: noisy speedo in cold weather
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 11:42:56 -0700
    ...If you put oil or grease on it, that only attracts dirt and your noise will come right back. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bill '85 GL [*Magic*Bus...
  • Re: [subaruvanagon] Chatter Source Found
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 09:19:30 -0500
    ...Looks like the oil washed a lot of the grease out of > the c/v also. Now I have to locate the right tools...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 13 May 2004 13:13:38 -0400
    ...solidifies at room > temperature. > > Bio-diesel suppliers in CA have at times laced theirs with small > percentages > > of rendered grease (because it's free...
  • Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:31:28 EDT
    ...into the inner high beam un= its, reducing the total load to 310W (26A) at which point wire & connector = temperatures seem more reasonable (yet...
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:31:16 -0400
    ...you? Connection problem highly likely. Clean up the connection post, tighten the female connector a tad, slap a bit of grease over it afterwards...
  • *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
    ...This means that the viscosity has to be high enough even at high temperatures. Howev- er, the fluid still needs to flow at lower...
  • Re: gauge questions. What should they read, and why doesn't one work?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 22:05:00 -0600
    ...high > considering that bentley says the minimum is 29 psi. Is this > pressure > normal, or have I wired somethign wrong? > > Secondly, my oil temperature...
  • Re: CV joint replacement questions
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 13 May 1999 18:27:43 -0300
    ...that can handle higher temperatures. i > use 1/2 tube per joint .. cram as much as possible into the > joint, and whatever is left...
  • Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
    Historical mailing list - WVVW
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:20:43 -0500
    ...Vegetable oils are only combustable once the engine reaches operating temperature. There are systems available (www.greasecar.com, www.greasal.com) that allow you...
  • Noisy Wheel bearing - Serious Question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 08:56:12 -0600
    ...t feel any temperature difference between the OK left and the noisy Right after running the van hard at highway speeds and NOT using...
  • Re: (rear) cv joint
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:34:29 -0500
    ...Around '86, VW changed the grease to some higher temperature formulae. This eliminated the problem. The grease that is supplied in all of the...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
    Thu, 13 May 2004 11:08:29 -0500
    ...solidifies at room temperature. > Bio-diesel suppliers in CA have at times laced theirs with small percentages > of rendered grease (because it's free...