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matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#626130
The steering box on my 65 Type 3 Notch has developed a leak, most probably from lack of use. The cars done 84,000 miles from new and before I stopped using it regularly the steering was perfect, no slop at all. I've heard of people refilling the box with grease to overcome small leaks. Anyone know what type of grease you should use? I was thinking of using CV grease.

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Steve

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#626142
yep thats the one....good old moly grease


1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#626149
Hi

I like a mixture of STP or similar with some wheel bearing grease.

Steve

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#626156
Your 40+ year old grease has probaly 'broken down'

I've used grease in teh lower half of the box with gearbox oil to top it up; seems to have worked okay for 15+ years
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