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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20477  
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27th Oct 2020 4:32pm |
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| Race.it Member Since: 27 Aug 2019 Location: Algeciras Posts: 825  
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Si my normal grease gun is good I just need to change the prop shaft.
I love the man maths on this site 😂 Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing. 5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details |
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27th Oct 2020 6:12pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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Being the uj's on mine were toasted, ok i have rebuilt it since for a spare fitting a double cardan propshaft on a puma also irons out a lot of vibration they're known for.
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27th Oct 2020 6:55pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2052
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I’ve read many great reports on the g coupler, not only its ability to easily lock onto the nipple, but how it also easily decouples. I have noticed it is longer than a standard coupler, but from what I’ve read can still be used effectively on standard defender props, or more advanced ones such as those from Glyn Lewis.
My Alemite 500e (flexi hose) came with a good standard coupler which is reasonably compact. I have not had issues coupling if I hold the coupler on straight while I create some initial grease pressure by depressing the gun leaver. Once locked on I have not had issues with grease escaping via the nipple as I gently pump. Decoupling is achieved by pulling back the outer sleeve and gently rotating the coupler while twisting it at a slight angle.Again no issues. I did contemplate getting a G coupler day one, but thought I would hold off until I tried the one that came with the Alemite.As I’ve had no issues I’ve not as yet found the need for the G coupler. However i’m still keen on getting one ( you can never have too many tools) , and I think it is the easiest to use, most effective and reliable coupler available as long as there is sufficient room to accommodate its slightly longer length. So if a group buy on the G coupler comes about I’m certainly in. One thing to take account of, if you already have a grease gun and your issue is locking on, grease escaping, or decoupling issues then just the G coupler or a better quality standard coupler may be the cheapest option. If it’s air locks, lack of pressure or you are looking to buy a first grease gun then investing in a good gun that will last generations is money well spent. |
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27th Oct 2020 7:25pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10810 
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I use this Sealey cartridge gun and i put the flexible hose on for better access, does the Tdi rear prop shaft with no problems and the front prop is a Td5 one and has no problems with that either with three nipples on each prop shaft
 Click image to enlarge  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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27th Oct 2020 9:37pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20477
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In the end I bought an Allemite 500-E, excellent service from Allube that Ianh suggested. (Thank you Ianh).
Looks a really nice bit of kit, I haven’t used it yet and bought a few “extras” from the USA as well for it. I decided to swap over to the Morris K48 grease too, which I have on order. Once I have everything, no doubt I’ll post up again. No Guts, No Glory.
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16th Mar 2021 7:12pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20477
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Little update on this on my above post, I got the above grease gun. The Morris K48 grease and some other goodies from the States.
The grease seems a bit more viscous than I was using before, no bad thing as it should last longer in better condition especially with the weather bashing the UJ’s get. I got a narrow tip lock and lube connector for it from the States and a lock and lube 90 degree adaptor I found perfect for the grease nipple for the clutch pedal. I also got some lock and lube grease gun covers too, especially for the tip to stop it getting dirty and leaking liquid, I keep it in a plastic bag thought anyway. Works really well, both the grease gun and coupler as I had the pleasure (misfortune?  ) of doing my latest greasing round yesterday, and it rained halfway though as well as sods law dictates but done anyway in the end.
I jack up one wheel and secure all the rest with concrete blocks so you can manipulate the UJ yolk to be most open to access the nipple. The lock and lube things works well as it locks on, then you do the greasing and then unlock it off. None of that business of finding it difficult to lock on and it popping off or grease goes out the side. The likelyhood of grease going out the side is much much much reduced as well. No bashed hands pulling and twisting the coupler to get it off either, just a basic wipe of the nipple before coupling and good to go. Slider nipples are even easier, wipe, lock on, grease, unlock, done! When I first installed the grease cartridge I followed the instructions and all went well, the cartridge loading method and action is excellent and the air bleed valve worked superbly. Only downside is they are not cheap, but you get what you pay for and I am pleased with it and makes it a better and easier job than before and with a lot less mess as well. The Allemite 500E is higher pressure than my last one too, on the UJ greasing it was a lot more effective at the “pop” when pushing the old grease out which it did very well indeed and despite limited room I didn’t have much problem using the lever action either. The Morris K48 grease seems good too, I will stick to using that from now on as well. Many thanks to those who recommend the Allemite, it is very good indeed. No Guts, No Glory.
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4th Jul 2021 4:46pm |
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| Angus_Beef Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Oslo Posts: 434  
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There is a grease nipple on the clutch pedal?
Can someone share its location? Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭 |
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4th Jul 2021 5:13pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3431  
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Never heard of or saw a grease nipple on a clutch pedal, so must be a diy job.
Not a bad idea as they tend to squeak... but more at the top joint, that pushes on the master pushrod than the pivot point. The push rod joint is easily accessible though. You do not want to put too much grease that makes a mess on the footwell. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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4th Jul 2021 5:37pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20477
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RHS of the clutch pedal box there is a threaded hole, you can fit a grease nipple into it which is what I did. And yes with most things obviously don’t over grease about three levers I think I did.
If I remember rightly I used the spare grease nipple off of my old failed UJ’s when I took them out and that was an exact fit. Or I had a spare new around. Either way the grease nipples on the UJ’s or slider fits, sadly I can’t remember what I did now or the exact size. It definitely is genuine sized nipples that fit though, if you have a few lying around try it and see. The threads are already there as well. I think, but could be wrong that Blackwolf on here told me about it but was a few years ago. Costs peanuts to do and makes an easy job, that’s why I got a 90 degree adaptor to make that one easier to do. No Guts, No Glory.
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4th Jul 2021 6:05pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17466 
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Some clutch pedal pivot pins have the threaded hole into which a grease nipple can be fitted, but many do not. There doesn't seem to be any pattern or method in this, it is just luck of the draw.
If you have the threaded hole and fit a nipple, don't over-grease since any excess will end up either on your shoe or the floor. It does help reduce the squeaky clutch effect though. |
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4th Jul 2021 6:20pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 626 
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M6 45 degree grease nipple is the best option for the clutch pivot
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4th Jul 2021 7:00pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2052
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See this thread for details https://www.defender2.net/forum/post263911.html
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4th Jul 2021 7:09pm |
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| Pacha Member Since: 23 Feb 2020 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 772 
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^^^^^
Thanks Ian! Rgds. Chris |
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4th Jul 2021 7:40pm |
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