thanks Loren. Sometimes experience speaks louder than anything. :-)
Ed On 13/04/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
For any grease fittings (not much on 123 and later cars) I use Molykote BR2 gun grease. It is a molybdenum disulfide grease. On the door hinges, it works well, using the special fitting adapter (available at most chain saw stores) I have used this for 30 some years. It is a great product. the moly is a friction reducing agent, which in turn extends the life of bearings. BR2 is good for window regulators and door checks. You do need to be careful about not getting BR2 on cloth/interior components. I only put Molykote BR2 in my grease gun. For light oil, M1 works pretty well. It does have detergents, so will wash off in time. For front wheel bearings, use the MB approved stuff, although I have used the BR2 there also. it is a little weepy for that application. On my 66 200D, I put BR2 on the wheel bearings 30 some years ago, and have never re-greased them or had need to replace the bearings. for the sunroof, buy the gleitpaste from Rusty. In a pinch, use the BR2, because the gleitpaste is a moly grease. it appears to be a little different than the BR2, but it is close. DO NOT, under any situation, use white lithium if you intend to keep a car more than a year or two. White lithium gets dry and hard. It causes wear! Molykote products are available form Motion Industries or other industrial bearing supply houses. Herr Doktor Booth will suggest using the MB approved products. Those are good. I have no problem if you are able to get those products easily. I developed my bad habits long before I learned of Dr. Booth. My suggestions are from experience, and are NOT factory approved. Loren 66 200D since 1972 et all At 10:56 PM 4/12/2007, you wrote: >What is a good all around lube for doors, sunroof etc.? I have used the >while stuff on other cars, but would like to use something "cleaner" like a >graphite spray. Would this work well for the sunroof and doors, locks >etc.? > >Also, does anyone have a pic of all the grease points under the car? I was >thinking of loading the gun with some type of good synth grease? Any brands >recommended? > >Thanks, >Ed >300E >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
