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Subject:Re: 1983.5 with 108,000 miles
From:developtrust
Date:Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:38:22 -0800

If regreasing is all you want Stan Wilder told me of an even better method
using the "needle method" by making a special tool with a mini grease gun
and fitting 1/8 copper tubing (available at Ace Hardware) and fittings from
NAPA. I saved a photo of the tool he made. If you want to see it pmail me.

With Stan's tool (no jokes now) there is no danger of the flimsy little
needle you can buy at FLAPS breaking off inside to cause serious damage.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

Subject: Re: 1983.5 with 108,000 miles

> CV joints !!!
> Same thing happened to me going up the Saluda grade in NC on July 4.
> You can try re-greasing with a needle grease injector and a grease gun.
> NAPA sells the right moly grease.
>
> Steve Cotsford
> 1984.5 with 75,000 miles
>