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CapeLandy Member Since: 21 Jul 2008 Location: Cape Town Posts: 558 |
By the way - I found that the nipples at the diff end of the prop shafts are not reachable by the standard grease gun head. It's diameter will not fit between the knuckles no matter how you turn the UJ.
I bought one of those little hand held grease guns with the plunger where there is no head as such but just a cup end that you have to press hard up against the nipple. Problem is you really need to press hard to force any grease in. Not sure what type the workshop use to access them. James Puma 110 - gone Series III 1973 - going strong |
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2nd Apr 2009 12:16pm |
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Bosun Member Since: 21 Jul 2008 Location: Great Berry Posts: 141 |
If it's a LR dealer workshop they probably don't bother.
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2nd Apr 2009 1:52pm |
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mrwoo Member Since: 03 Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 286 |
How to grease your nipples without getting covered in the stuff, this is using a standard grease gun to!
1. Jack the front of vehicle (both wheels) 2. Put the low range lever in neutral 3. Turn the front prop to get the perfect grease gun angle 4. Grease all 3 nipples on the front prop 5. Drop the vehicle and do the same with the rear Hope this helps, it has worked perfectly for me in the past! |
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2nd Apr 2009 8:26pm |
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Bosun Member Since: 21 Jul 2008 Location: Great Berry Posts: 141 |
Just got mine back from the dealer with a new front prop because of a missing grease nipple. Boy are the grease nipples difficult to get the gun on, I'm not sure they are oriented quite right. Does anyone know what type of fitting they are, screw-in or drive-in, I might give them a tweek myself. Also, the new prop doesn't have a nipple for the sliding joint, is it now greased for life, or something else LR have forgot to fit?
Bosun. |
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6th Apr 2009 6:36am |
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shorty Member Since: 31 Oct 2008 Location: Hillcrest, Kwa Zulu Natal Posts: 160 |
Mine was vibrating terribly on the front. Just phoned the dealership and asked them to check and they can confirm that the front nipple is missing. Thanks Eduardo. They were a bit shocked that i had access to the info and led them in the right direction. Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!
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6th Apr 2009 9:15am |
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mhasting2004 Member Since: 07 Dec 2008 Location: Gosford Posts: 29 |
No problems except step 4.... where's the 3rd nipple! Asked the dealer and they said that the new prop shafts dont have one for the splines! Can't see where one would be missing either. Cheers Mark |
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10th Apr 2009 9:57am |
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mrwoo Member Since: 03 Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 286 |
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10th Apr 2009 3:20pm |
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Anvil Member Since: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Milan Posts: 21 |
Also here in the barbaric Italy some models seems to mount "greased to life" prop, so no nipple for the shaft ... not the black policeman
We were wondering about the meaning of the word "life" in LR engineer's mind ... how long should it last ? ohhh ... but this is a true philosophical question |
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14th Apr 2009 8:52pm |
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Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 511 |
Hi guys, novice here, could you let me know which grease I should use on the propshafts and can I buy it locally from Halfords or the like.
ps how do I know when I have put the correct amount of grease in? Cogito ergo sum |
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15th Apr 2009 9:49am |
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Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 |
Paul, it will come out of the joints. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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15th Apr 2009 10:12am |
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Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 511 |
Cheers Grockle. Cogito ergo sum
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15th Apr 2009 10:34am |
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Anvil Member Since: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Milan Posts: 21 |
Hi Paul ... the suggested grease for props and joints is a Lithium based grade NLGI 2 grease.
It would be better if you find the EP (Extreme Pressure) one I usually use John Deere Premium Plus ... but only because a friend of mine works for the Deer and we usually exchange a pint for a pint |
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15th Apr 2009 10:24pm |
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