ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 What can I use instead of genuine swivel grease (STC3435)-? Thanks much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 What can I use instead of genuine swivel grease (STC3435)-?Thanks much EP90 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Auto lube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 EP 90 will not be to viscous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Such can also be used... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-based_grease ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 EP 90 will not be to viscous? One shot was a replacement for EP90 to try and reduce the leaks around the swivel seal. I run EP90 in mine and replace the seals when it leaks. Before one shot came along EP90 was the standard lubrication and a common remedy for leaking swivel seals was to make up your own mix of EP90 and grease. If the seals are in good condition you can just use EP90, that's why there is a level plug in the swivel housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Dave W. I know theat in cars like VW it is used an graphite lubricant in the constant-velocity joint = will it be an good alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Dave W.I know theat in cars like VW it is used an graphite lubricant in the constant-velocity joint = will it be an good alternative? I don't think that would be thin enough, the problem is it has to lubricate the king pin bearings as well as the CV. One shot thins out a lot when it's warm so it lubricates the upper and lower bearings properly. The upper bearing, in particular, is "splash" lubricated so if the grease is too heavy it will run dry. The CV and bearings were designed to be lubricated with EP90 in the first place so if you can't get hold of one shot just use EP90 and fill it to the level plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I don't think that would be thin enough, the problem is it has to lubricate the king pin bearings as well as the CV. One shot thins out a lot when it's warm so it lubricates the upper and lower bearings properly. The upper bearing, in particular, is "splash" lubricated so if the grease is too heavy it will run dry.The CV and bearings were designed to be lubricated with EP90 in the first place so if you can't get hold of one shot just use EP90 and fill it to the level plug. Thanks much I will follow your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ashcrofts recommend this for their CV's... Morris K48 CV Joint Grease K48 grease is manufactured from a Lithium soap base and highly refined mineral oil, with added Molybdenum Disulphide to provide protection against seizure in conditions when ordinary greases would fail. Also included in this grease are additives to stop corrosion, rust and oxidation. Additionally this grease shows excellent resistance to severe mechanical working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjolliffe Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Why dont you just use aftermarket one shot grease? ****part do some, it's not very expensive..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 For road use = One shot For off road = EP90 Reason One shot doesn't leak out, which is one of the key reasosn LR started to use it rather than fix warranty claims for leaks in axles / swivels / flanges . However as One shot doesn't leak neither do you know theres a problem - so when off road water and goo gets in and churns the whole lot into scrap. With EP90, if the oil in staying in and not leaking = water and goo tight, so stays in one piece, if oil does leak then you know its repair time, like a early warning system Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yep what he said ^^^^^ I think I put EP 140 in mine last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thats is Fab Oil - but christ doesn't it stink Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thats is Fab Oil - but christ doesn't it stink Nige Yes it does have a bad aroma , Every time I drain the swivels the Mrs comes flying out the garage panicing saying she can smell gas I wouldnt mind but I dont have gas down the garage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 We use EP00 (not EP90). It's a semi fluid grease and stinks to high heaven but does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Similar greases to One Shot are MS3 (molybdenum disulphide), which is available from most motor factors. The problem is that it's thicker, but I have heard you can dilute it with EP80/90. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 thanks, but does MS3 dilues with EP 90 anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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