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Old 06-12-2015, 10:43 AM
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Default Castrol Optimoly TA grease source?

Dealer does not stock, and $37/tube to order,
anyone suggest a more price-efficient source?
thx
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Default Castrol Optimoly TA grease source?

Ask SmokinGTS. He knows quite a bit.
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Originally Posted by GTEE3
Dealer does not stock, and $37/tube to order,
anyone suggest a more price-efficient source?
thx
Try ECS Tuning. $27.45/tube + shipping.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-201...nds/ES1352899/
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I buy a Tin of the nasty paste from https://www.motobins.co.uk/displayfi...search=1&go=GO
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Phil, this is what I purchased. Not cheap, but cheaper than the dealer....

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...1GT3CHASSISACC
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I guess my link didn't work try this https://www.motobins.co.uk/displayfi...search=1&go=GO
I have been buying from these guys since 2012.
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Is there a shelf life on these? Might as well get a tub/tin of it
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i hope not. I have a tube that is 20+ years old. Have intention of using it.
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Default Optimoly

Thanks guys!
time to order more,
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Don't buy too much. I apply it as directed for over a year now, and I barely made a dent in the small package I got from Suncoast. This way it's going to last me at least another 10 years.
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ecs tuning as mentioned above
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Sonnen Porsche is where I got it.
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Originally Posted by MaxLTV
Don't buy too much. I apply it as directed for over a year now, and I barely made a dent in the small package I got from Suncoast. This way it's going to last me at least another 10 years.
Max,
Do you 'break' the whl nut apart to grease?

Have you found a way to apply the grease without making a mess?
I always have a problem getting the retaining ring back in!
any instructions w/b appreciated,
thx,
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Originally Posted by GTEE3
Max,
Do you 'break' the whl nut apart to grease?

Have you found a way to apply the grease without making a mess?
I always have a problem getting the retaining ring back in!
any instructions w/b appreciated,
thx,
P
Phil, I hope Max will chime in with his reply too, but the info I have is that it isn't normally necessary to take apart the wheel nut for lubrication except in the following situations:

a) A very high or very low torque is required to loosen the wheel bolt (more than 518 ft/lbs or less than 296 ft/lbs)

b) In the event of a jerking, fluctuating torque when tightening

c) If you feel any stiffness or slip-stick effect when turning the cone ring inside the central bolt back and forth with your hand.(Apply pressure when doing this test).

Also, email sent.....
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^ thanks Mike!
I have been been messing with these CL nuts since 2011, and I hoped there was a more efficient procedure to lube and get the lock washer back in.
Any advice much appreciated!
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