I was a bit worried about tales of front suspension wear, when we first bought PXY, as figures of only 20,000 to 25,000 miles were bandied about.
However, having run an elderly Land-Rover these past twenty years, I long ago acquired the habit of enthusiastic (some would say berserk) application of a grease gun. So from the outset, I greased the front suspension like a mad thing, and it does appear to have worked quite well. First complete suspension rebuild was at 104,000 miles, and then only because we had it all apart to replace sagging main springs and a broken rebound (they take a beating on the potholes of East Devon), and it seemed false economy to reuse the old kingpins &c., even though they probably had a bit more life left in them if we'd insisted. Rebuild included fitting nipples on top, where none were before, so that should help. Grease used is always standard LM type. All the best Philip Philip Watson PXY 917 www.flickr.com/rpw934 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Front Suspension Grease - Which type? Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:30:24 +0100 Hamish, Yes EP2 grease is fine for the job. The normal stuff for greasing the front suspension, as recommended by Morgan, is a lithium base general purpose, high dropping-point automotive grease - this fits into that category. A better choice is one containing molybdenum disulphide (e.g. Castrol Moly grease), as this is excellent for sliding, as opposed to rotating motion. The main problem is that it's messier, though it wipes off hands easily. It is better to grease regularly with a normal grease than less often with a fancy one. Both wash off just metal as easily, as they are lithium soap based, although SWMBO might not agree that they come out of clothes so easily. Regards, Owen. ----- Original Message ----- From: Hamish Gibson To: mogtalk2 Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:13 AM Subject: [mogtalk2] Front Suspension Grease - Which type? More help with my ignorance, please. Is EP2 grease suitable for the front suspension of my 2006 4/4? I can't see any spec for this in the handbook. Regards Hamish Gibson View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2411/4950 - Release Date: 04/21/12 View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
