Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?

[stuntman]

Hello everyone, just a quick question,

What grease do I need for my UJ nipples (ooer)

I'm off to Paddocks after work to pick up some new hardy spicer ones to replace my cream crackered ones  :twisted:

Thanks in advance

andi K

[lurch_917]

just replaced both my front ones i used normal lm greese but you could use the gaphite type as your suposed to regreese regularly mine had never been tushed aslong as ive had it ( 1 year)  so thats why mine went

[hobbit]

You just need standard automotive grease, nothing special, what about the nipple on the slider that will need doing too

[Henry Webster]

If you are off roading your Land Rover greasing the props is one of the most important and most regular maintenance jobs you do.  I know it means you have to get underneath, but it is well worth the effort.

I use Castrol LM grease in the props and prop UJs.

H

[stuntman]

Thanks for that, I'm beginging to know the underside of Grover quite well  :twisted:  , I should know it even better after tomorrow  :P

Thanks everyone

[chris9119]

Always remember to grease your UJ's when warm....., the grease goes to all four pots that way......, I use a hair dryer to warm mine  :idea:

[Ja1983]

...on the subject of warm, always try to remember EXHAUSTS GET HOT and should NOT be used as crawling handles... unless its really chilly out!  :lol:

[Les Henson]

I use JCB grease, but LM is fine.


Les.

[chris9119]

...on the subject of warm, always try to remember EXHAUSTS GET HOT and should NOT be used as crawling handles... unless its really chilly out!  :lol:

Oooooops, someone learnt the hard way  :oops:

[stuntman]

Haha, I learn't that leason many years ago, also don't let your friends or helpers have access to the horn push button while you're under the car either.. :oops: .. especially when you have 2 air horns fitted  

Well I'm off to do the job now, I'll post when it's done!

Andi K

[freeagent]

I also use JCB Blue grease...

its a bit thicker than normal LM grease, and is much better at repelling water...