CV Joint Grease
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I picked up a used set of axle and I figured it was a good time to repack them before I installed them. What CV joint grease does everyone recommend? Most street duties now, but hopefully moving towards more track days.
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We haven't had the best results with the redline stuff either... In a pinch we got marine high temp grease and it was better than the redline (which to me says a lot about the redline stuff) We have not tried the amsoil stuff mentioned though.
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NEO race grease
Neo Synthetic Oil | The World Leader in Synthetic Lubricants
Haven't tried the CV stuff.. But the WB grease has a very strong following. I am using it now front and rear.
Neo Synthetic Oil | The World Leader in Synthetic Lubricants
Haven't tried the CV stuff.. But the WB grease has a very strong following. I am using it now front and rear.
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The McLaren F1 team apparently uses Mobil greases[1]: "Then there are standard industrial greases from the Synthetic range, SHC1500 for the driveshaft joints and SHC220 for the wheel bearings, they are low friction products with good durability."
I'd be tempted to try that next time I redo some CV joints.
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[1] HHonors Race Reporter: McLaren & ExxonMobil – The Ultimate Proving Ground | ScarbsF1.com
I'd be tempted to try that next time I redo some CV joints.
robert
[1] HHonors Race Reporter: McLaren & ExxonMobil – The Ultimate Proving Ground | ScarbsF1.com
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The McLaren F1 team apparently uses Mobil greases[1]: "Then there are standard industrial greases from the Synthetic range, SHC1500 for the driveshaft joints and SHC220 for the wheel bearings, they are low friction products with good durability."
I'd be tempted to try that next time I redo some CV joints.
robert
[1] HHonors Race Reporter: McLaren & ExxonMobil – The Ultimate Proving Ground | ScarbsF1.com
I'd be tempted to try that next time I redo some CV joints.
robert
[1] HHonors Race Reporter: McLaren & ExxonMobil – The Ultimate Proving Ground | ScarbsF1.com
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Put a wd40 straw (or any aerosol can straw) in between the boot and the clamping surface, and then clamp it down. The inner side of the boot that is.
Sounds ghetto but it works.
We did this on our Grand AM cars and saw a significant increase in driveshaft life. We now do it to all of our driveshafts.
Sounds ghetto but it works.
We did this on our Grand AM cars and saw a significant increase in driveshaft life. We now do it to all of our driveshafts.
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Yes, like that. And yes they get crushed. Usually when we rebuild them the old straws look crushed and clogged full of sh*t. Doesn't seem like they would actually do anything, but they do. Our driveshafts last significantly longer with them installed like they are in the picture.
Also, worm-gear clamp? What is that about? Does that work? I guess I've never seen a driveshaft boot clamped with a hose clamp...
Also, worm-gear clamp? What is that about? Does that work? I guess I've never seen a driveshaft boot clamped with a hose clamp...
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