what grease to buy

Robti · 12th February 2020, 14:39

Hi in days long past i would just use any old grease that was lying about in
old grease guns, so looking for a GP grease to buy to coat nuts and bolts and bushes, when rebuilding suspension parts, so what to buy ?
Thanks

roverbarmy · 12th February 2020, 14:56

If it's good enough for aircraft carriers?
http://www.acf-50.co.uk/corrosion_block.htm
Works for me on all mine.

T-Cut · 12th February 2020, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Robti

- - - to coat nuts and bolts and bushes, when rebuilding suspension parts, so what to buy?

I'd suggest something that dries to a reasonably tough waxy coating that will withstand road debris and splashes. Something like the old favourite WaxOyl will do a reliable job. There are other much more expensive systems if you want the ultimate type of protection. Conventional greases are fine, they're basically gelled mineral oil and will eventually get washed away. But it does depend on where the parts are and what conditions they face.

TC

Robti · 12th February 2020, 17:20

sorry i should have explained better its not for coating i use bilt hamber for that i just meant assembling nuts,bolts bushes nso giving them a smear of grease first

T-Cut · 12th February 2020, 17:45

Most bolts on the car have torque settings, which are specified for dry threads. I'd suggest coating them after assembly rather than before, but I can understand your reasoning.

TC

SCP440 · 12th February 2020, 18:36

I have been using Copper grease applied with a small brush for years. A quick smear on assembly and it will come apart so much easier next time.

Agree on the torque settings but if you use it sensibly it is not a problem.

COLVERT · 13th February 2020, 19:59

White grease is waterproof.

Used it for 17 years during my boating days by the sea side.

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	If it's good enough for aircraft carriers? http://www.acf-50.co.uk/corrosion_block.htm Works for me on all mine. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	sorry i should have explained better its not for coating i use bilt hamber for that i just meant assembling nuts,bolts bushes nso giving them a smear of grease first __________________ Robert

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12th February 2020, 17:45	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Most bolts on the car have torque settings, which are specified for dry threads. I'd suggest coating them after assembly rather than before, but I can understand your reasoning. TC

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I have been using Copper grease applied with a small brush for years. A quick smear on assembly and it will come apart so much easier next time. Agree on the torque settings but if you use it sensibly it is not a problem.

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	White grease is waterproof. Used it for 17 years during my boating days by the sea side.