Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself
and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid the temptation to stuff
the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
ralph meyermann
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:37 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: CV joint socket size?

My gkn lobro  CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the grease
they came with or upgrade? I do have 2 New tubes of Mobil One synthetic.
Thanks again!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 11, 2013 5:20 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as
> always Thanks for the help again!
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Oct 11, 2013 2:37 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
>>  Without looking you can't really be sure if they are the original
>> 6mm allen screw type ( most likely  ) or the later 12 point type
>> which takes a special tool.
>>
>> Most vans I see still have the 6mm allen screws.
>> I usually change them over to the much better 12 point type.
>>
>>
>>
>>  On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
>>
>> Hi all! My cv joints should be here today or tomorrow and I forgot to
>> get the right size tool to remove them, I have a small town next day
>> NAPA and want to get them done tomorrow, my Bentley is at home. Could
>> anyone give me the size? Without looking I believe they are the 12
>> point? Thanks Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>>
>>
>>
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