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RE: [TR] red rubber grease and dot5

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] red rubber grease and dot5
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:37:02 -0700
> I'm rebuilding my MC as part of converting to silicone fluid. The MC's
> actually only a couple of years old, but I detected some signs of seepage at
> the piston end so installing new seals etc. Is the red rubber grease that
> comes with the kit compatible with Dot 5 fluid, or should I just be using Dot5
> as assembly lubricant?

Most likely it is compatible, since DOT 5 is compatible with most things.
Still, I think the DOT 5 is better.  I've seen the "red grease" turn to hard
chunks.

Randall


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