Greese for torsion bar front end.

bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2007, 9:37 am

#601716

Just wondering what greese you guys use when serviceing thre front torsion bar. Just fitting new front beam and need to service it. All info taken on board.........

Thanks Matt.

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xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 13 Jul 2007, 9:42 am

#601717

just a general purpose grease is fine, dont need any high temp or pressue stuff.

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2007, 9:45 am

#601718

general purpose is good

If its a new beam jack the car n take the weight off the front end then grease it

also do this every few weeks while the beam is new as the grease moves around inside the beam

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2007, 10:25 am

#601727

Thanks very much for that guys 🙂

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5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Jul 2007, 10:27 am

#601728

I use the black stuff - apparently it;s better for sliding components

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 13 Jul 2007, 11:00 am

#601735

VWCOOL wrote:I use the black stuff - apparently it;s better for sliding components

I use Castrol LMM (the black stuff) in everything, wheel bearings, CVs, Front beams. It's great as it's water resistant

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/multipleproductsection.do?categoryId=8000019&contentId=7000402

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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2007, 12:44 pm

#601754

Excellent........ I'll be off down the shops soon so thanks again guys for info................

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2007, 9:35 pm

#601821

There is ONLY one grease to use....

Castrol LMM black Lithium based Moly grease...

as Mick said....
its best for everything....

great for things that You don't want to wear out...

Clay based chassis grease is rubbish....

Any brand of Lithium based Moly Grease .... will do...
Castrol also have a Blue Lithium complex grease...

I've been using it for over 40 years....

Lee

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