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Mon, 24 June 2013 21:12  |
quadracerx1
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Well it appears I need to do both Outer CV Joint Boots... So I'm trying to decide whether to by the Outer Axle/CV Kit from Applied X2 Ea. or to just by the Boot Kits and re-grease the existing joints?
If I just buy the boot kits, what kind of grease should I use?
Thanks again, as always for the help...
Steve
75 26' GMC Glenbrook
Puyallup, Washington
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| Re: CV Grease.... [message #212162 is a reply to message #212128] |
Tue, 25 June 2013 08:41  |
lqqkatjon
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those kits from JimK do come with the cv grease.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV Grease.... [message #212165 is a reply to message #212128] |
Tue, 25 June 2013 08:57 |
Mr ERFisher
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take a careful look
if the cv joints are worn, the bearings need to be done
if the bearing need to be done,
the bushings and ball joints are worn
think about the 1 ton,
cheaper, and longer lasting
http://gmcmotorhome.info/front.html
gene
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Steve <quadracerx@aol.com> wrote:
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> Well it appears I need to do both Outer CV Joint Boots... So I'm trying to
> decide whether to by the Outer Axle/CV Kit from Applied X2 Ea. or to just
> by the Boot Kits and re-grease the existing joints?
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> If I just buy the boot kits, what kind of grease should I use?
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> Thanks again, as always for the help...
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> Steve
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| Re: CV Grease.... [message #212255 is a reply to message #212160] |
Tue, 25 June 2013 21:28 |
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| Matt Colie wrote on Tue, 25 June 2013 08:27 |
Check the kit when you buy it. Many come with a packet of grease.
I have a few of the kit packages of grease around here because I'm never sure what it is and I hate doing that job over. So, I always the best moly loaded grease I can find. For the last few years that has been Valvoline Syn-Power(sp?). It is nasty stuff and will stain any clothing it gets near, but it does the job. (It isn't cheap and you have to go find it.)
Matt
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Matt - when you use the Synpower how do you determine the correct amount to use. With the packets it's predetermined but not so with a tube of Synpower in a grease gun. BTW I get my Synpower at NAPA.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: CV Grease.... [message #212289 is a reply to message #212255] |
Wed, 26 June 2013 07:43 |
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| midlf wrote on Tue, 25 June 2013 22:28 |
| Matt Colie wrote on Tue, 25 June 2013 08:27 |
Check the kit when you buy it. Many come with a packet of grease.
I have a few of the kit packages of grease around here because I'm never sure what it is and I hate doing that job over. So, I always the best moly loaded grease I can find. For the last few years that has been Valvoline Syn-Power(sp?). It is nasty stuff and will stain any clothing it gets near, but it does the job. (It isn't cheap and you have to go find it.)
Matt
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Matt - when you use the Synpower how do you determine the correct amount to use. With the packets it's predetermined but not so with a tube of Synpower in a grease gun. BTW I get my Synpower at NAPA.
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Steve,
In discussions with a GKN (a supplier to OE) engineer about CV joints and greases, he indicated that they determined fill by packing the joint solid and adding about 5 to 10% more in the boot. So that is what I have tried to do since.
It turns out that there were few difficulties with a solid fill, and solid fill was easy to do on the line. The extra was just to cover leakage, but more than that could cause the boot to breach (that may lead to a warranty claim). In their own tests, a fill less than half could increase failures in high temperature and high load situations.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV Grease.... [message #212324 is a reply to message #212318] |
Wed, 26 June 2013 11:04 |
powerjon
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Michael,
I run the same oil (Mobile 20-50) year round as I use our coach all year. There is no need to change oil between winter and summer. What are you running in the coach now?
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jun 26, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Michael Johnson <lhasaonmymind@gmail.com> wrote:
> Of topic, but what is the recommended engine oil for summer? Michael
> Johnson Boulder colorado 1976 Edgemont
> On Jun 26, 2013 9:01 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV Grease.... [message #212335 is a reply to message #212324] |
Wed, 26 June 2013 12:02 |
A Hamilto
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| powerjon wrote on Wed, 26 June 2013 11:04 |
Michael,
I run the same oil (Mobile 20-50) year round as I use our coach all year. There is no need to change oil between winter and summer. What are you running in the coach now?
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jun 26, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Michael Johnson <lhasaonmymind@gmail.com> wrote:
> Of topic, but what is the recommended engine oil for summer? Michael
> Johnson Boulder colorado 1976 Edgemont
> On Jun 26, 2013 9:01 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
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10W30 for most of North America most of the year. 10W40 if you live in the desert Southwest. 20W50 if you will be in temps higher than 120oF all the time. 5W30 if you will be below -10oF all the time.
Check your Maintenance Manual for the temperature ranges recommended for oil viscosity. Ignore the part about single grade oils being preferred. It is no longer true.
In my MM, Figure 11 illustrates that 10W30 will work for temps from -10F to +120F.
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV Grease.... [message #212352 is a reply to message #212317] |
Wed, 26 June 2013 13:13 |
Carl S.
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 26 June 2013 08:01 |
Carl,
If you're willing to take on a GMC "roundtoit;" next time you're in an auto parts store could you please get details on the CV joint
moly grease.
Thanks,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Stouffer
Most auto parts stores sell a moly based grease specifically for CV joints. It is a lighter consistency (weight) than regular
chassis or bearing grease and made to stay in the joint better. It usually comes in a toothpaste type tube.
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Carl
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV Grease.... [message #212489 is a reply to message #212477] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 10:27 |
Carl S.
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No trouble.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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