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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: stuntman on November 09, 2007, 12:59:04

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: stuntman on November 09, 2007, 12:59:04

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

Title: uj greese
Post by: lurch_917 on November 09, 2007, 15:12:39

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

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: hobbit on November 09, 2007, 19:39:39

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

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: Henry Webster on November 09, 2007, 20:20:12

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

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: stuntman on November 09, 2007, 20:27:38

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

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: chris9119 on November 09, 2007, 21:33:03

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:

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: Ja1983 on November 09, 2007, 22:31:41

...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:

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: Les Henson on November 10, 2007, 04:56:49

I use JCB grease, but LM is fine.


Les.

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: chris9119 on November 10, 2007, 08:32:48

Quote from: "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:

Oooooops, someone learnt the hard way  :oops:

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: stuntman on November 10, 2007, 10:28:32

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  :evil:

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

Andi K

Title: Discovery Prop UJ Joints - what grease?
Post by: freeagent on November 10, 2007, 15:21:34

I also use JCB Blue grease...

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