

| Subject: | High Temp CV Grease |
| Date: | Mon, 05 Sep 94 21:43:34 EDT |
I have a front outer CV joint on the 90 with a pin hole in it. It seems like it got a pin hole in it because someone squeezed the CV Joint Boot before tightening the clamp so it had a vacume that distorted the boot. I have to replace the boot, a task I have never done before so I am trying to figure out if I can do it myself. I am reading a Technical Information sheet issued by VW August 5, 1987 on CV joints. It says, "A noisy CV Joint could be caused by hardened and dried lubricant. --disassemble and inspect all joints, repack serviceable joints using new high temperature grease Part Number G 000 603." Now I am wondering what is so good about this new grease and whether, if one were to buy CV joint grease at FLAPS it would be this high temperature type. I am looking at the grease sold by the Parts Place (formerly recycled bugs) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They call theirs "Super Grease!!. Super Special Molybedeum disulfide, a grease which water won't wash off. This is a black slippery yet sticky stuff made specifically for CV joints. It takes the heat of friction while NOT washing out with water and salt. If you don't believe me, rub some on your pants and see how many washings it takes to get it out! Grease for all C.V. -- waterproof. One rube does one C.V. either inner or outer." So what does every body say about this? Stick with VW grease or not? Are there aftermarket sources for the "high temp" grease or not? Where do you guys buy your grease? derekdrew@aol.com
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