Robert;
And what, have you found, is the best lube to be using
on the UJ, white lithium? Are some lubes more long-lasting/
effective than others?
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Lang <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Date: Friday, October 26, 2007 12:52 pm
Subject: Re: [6pack] U-Joint Headaches
To: Stuart Thompson <stuartt@tlthompson.com>
Cc: 6 Pack list <6pack@autox.team.net>
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007, Stuart Thompson wrote:
>
> > Listers:
>
> <Some good stuff snipped >
>
> The number 1 cause of u-joint failure is improper installation
> (which leads to lack of lubricant).
>
> Actually, that's not completely true. #1 is no lube. #2 is no lube
> 'cause the u-joint isn't fitted properly. #3 is abuse. Then there's
> cheap UJ's.... nevermind!
>
> At any rate, in many cases the circlips that hold the u-joint caps
> in the yokes are _too thick_. This results in the cap pressing
> against the inner UJ yoke and grease cannot be forced past. We've
> all seen this - you pump the grease gun and no lube comes out of
> one or two of the caps.
> regards,
> rml
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