f1rocks

I want to clean out the joint grease while I have the tranny/axles out.

The boots are in fine shape so all I need is the grease that comes in the cute little packages. Where can I get this stuff? The local parts stores say you get it when you buy the boots but don't sell it by itself.

jmporsche944

I got mine, exactly like you explained, in a cute little package, at my local auto parts store. Maybe call around a few places? Theres gotta be some auto parts store with CV grease near by.

Claus Groth

I use Redline synthetic grease but you may have to order it. Call some race shops in your area.

I have used Valvoline synthetic grease that also states on the tube that it is suitable for CV Joints. It is no longer available at the local auto parts store. DO NOT use any grease, such as Mobil 1 synthetic grease, that does not state on the package that it is suitable for CV Joints.

josephsc

I also use Redline -- I think I might have gotten it from Paragon....

ehall

good info thanks. I'm looking for it as well. I'll post back when I find it.

jerome951

I've used Redline as well with good results.

f1rocks, how old are your boots? If they're more than, say 5 years, I'd go ahead and replace them while you have everything else off. Most boot kits also come w/ the cute little grease packs so you'd acquire those as well.

caster951

Got mine at the local Napa auto parts store. Cute little package.

f1rocks

I have the Redline Racing grease...is that what you guys are using? The white stuff.

Thanks

ehall

for future reference
http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/rlcv2.htm Redline moly grease
http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/swepco101.htm

Both from Paragon.

Chas

I have a small rip in my rr cv boot, and some resulting clicking in the cv. As a temporary fix, can I squeeze in some grease in the boot and seal it up? Where do you have to put the grease?

theedge

I used that redline moly stuff, got it at a local store in that big tube.

theedge

Ideally it should be packed into the CV itself, but its a moot point now. Just buy a rebuilt axle at some point IMHO, and swap that on. Once they start clicking, theres nothing that will stop it short of swapping the axle around or to the other side. Thats just a temporary measure.

Dismantling CV joints and putting them back together is an unholy pain in the ***. You need about four arms to do it, and more patience than the Budda.

Chas

yeah I know I should just replace the axle...seems TONS easier than repacking CV's. What is the tool you need....12mm cheesehead? 350ft/lbs torque? Seems like a really easy job to swap axles

theedge

Nope, all you need is the axle, the cheesehead (8MM I think, get the Snap-On one), a set of new bolts OR same sized Allen head bolts if you want to go that route, and a torque wrench good to 30ft/lbs or so. And some brake cleaner to clean the bolts out before trying to remove them.

If one of them rounds out, Sears carrys Bolt-Outs (or Easy-Outs, I can never remember which is which). Its a set of things that look like sockets, but inside they have a spiral teeth setup. You hammer them onto the nut, bolt, whatever, and twist with a wrench. Theyre one of the best investments ive made in tools.