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> Repacking CV Joints, Recommended Lubricants
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post Feb 8 2021, 04:18 PM
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Time to re-grease my CV joints and I have a tub of Lucas Red "N" Tacky Grease that says it is a high quality lithium complex grease fortified with extreme pressure (EP) lubricant additives that inhibit rust, corrosion, and oxidation setting it apart from similar greases. It is rated as NLGI #2 and GC-LB, although I haven't yet searched out those specifications. Made in the USA. I'm using this on the wheel bearings of my trailer and was wondering if it also could be used for the CV Joints on the 914. Was wondering if anyone has used this grease for this application successfully, and/or if there is another grease that may come highly recommended from experienced users. Photo of the container below.

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post Feb 8 2021, 04:30 PM
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I like Red and Tacky on my trailer too
but only use the Swepco 101 moly grease on CV's
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post Feb 8 2021, 04:41 PM
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+1 for Swepco
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post Feb 8 2021, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(BillJ @ Feb 8 2021, 03:41 PM) *

+1 for Swepco


Thanks Guys. Good recommendation. I'll use that.
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post Feb 8 2021, 04:48 PM
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Yep. You want a grease with molybdenum disulfide. Just don't ask me to pronounce that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).

Swepco 101. or Liqui Moly 2003. the nice thing about the LM grease is that one tube is almost exactly what's recommended per joint so there's less guesswork with greasy fingers.
Here's a link.
https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2003-Long...4465&sr=8-1

And here's a video I recently made of repacking the CVs...
https://youtu.be/F-5Xpug52Qw
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post Feb 8 2021, 05:17 PM
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The Red N Tacky is impressive though being upside down like that and not dripping out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 8 2021, 08:24 PM
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The Red N Tacky is impressive though being upside down like that and not dripping out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


I was surprised to see the photo displaying upside down, as it looked correct in the preview, but not in the post. Weird!
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post Feb 8 2021, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Feb 8 2021, 03:48 PM) *

Yep. You want a grease with molybdenum disulfide. Just don't ask me to pronounce that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).

Swepco 101. or Liqui Moly 2003. the nice thing about the LM grease is that one tube is almost exactly what's recommended per joint so there's less guesswork with greasy fingers.
Here's a link.
https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2003-Long...4465&sr=8-1

And here's a video I recently made of repacking the CVs...
https://youtu.be/F-5Xpug52Qw


As the old mining company bumper sticker said, "Moly makes your tool harder"
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post Feb 8 2021, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Feb 8 2021, 05:48 PM) *

Yep. You want a grease with molybdenum disulfide. Just don't ask me to pronounce that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).

Swepco 101. or Liqui Moly 2003. the nice thing about the LM grease is that one tube is almost exactly what's recommended per joint so there's less guesswork with greasy fingers.
Here's a link.
https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2003-Long...4465&sr=8-1

And here's a video I recently made of repacking the CVs...
https://youtu.be/F-5Xpug52Qw



Great info! Another project while I wait for my heads to come back, getting a loose valve guide fixed!
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post Feb 9 2021, 08:29 AM
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I prefer Swepco, but I’ve used Sta Lube CV joint grease which is easy to find locally
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post Feb 9 2021, 10:13 AM
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I went with a recommendation from the off-road guys - 50-50 mix of Swepco Moly and BelRay. Been using it for years. No failures so I guess it works. I do periodic CV maintenance, cleaning and repacking.
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post Feb 9 2021, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(IronHillRestorations @ Feb 9 2021, 09:29 AM) *

I prefer Swepco, but I’ve used Sta Lube CV joint grease which is easy to find locally

Same here but I haven't used the StaLube since using the Swepco.
I also will use the packets that come with new Lobro CV's.
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post Feb 10 2021, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 9 2021, 08:34 AM) *

I also will use the packets that come with new Lobro CV's.


The stuff in the packets is GKN moly. The people who make our CV joints.

GKN moly grease in 80G packet #9004311

GKN moly grease in 350g tube #MS9u024.

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