This question came in on an e-mail from a new member, and I thought it worth asking what others are using.
We know what the original lubricants were for the Jupiter and Javelin from this chart: http://jowett.org/jowettnet/dt/tech/lub ... javlub.pdf
The question is what are you using from products commonly available on the shelf today? It seems like a useful enterprise to put together the same chart, but with a list of products and links to internet retailers providing them to help those who are new to Jowetts.
Let us know what you are using, and we can hopefully come up with a comprehensive list of alternatives. If this already exists, do let me know and we can pop it into the gallery for everyone.
Starter for ten - for engine we are using either Halfords Classic 20/50
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165581
or Castrol XL 20/50 - though it seems that XXL is available and is listed in the chart for ambient temp over 70 deg F. http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiong ... Id=7027099
Thanks,
Jack.
What Grease Are You Using?
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Re: What Grease Are You Using?
I am now using SmithandAllan.com lubricants 01325462228. But no doubt Ib Rasmussen, our tame Castrol dealer, will let us know the correct lubricants from them.
Engine/gearbox oil item 370348352148 which is 20ltr 20w/50 API SF CC particularly suitable for older cars which is about £58 inc VAT. and delivery.
Or if you want something that is true to the original spec use this straight SAE30.
Use this EP80 or this EP90 in the Final drive (differential) orthis EP 90if you want the original spec
Additives such as molybdenum disulphide or the PTFE type may be used should you believe the manufacturers hype. These have saved the day on some rallies when oil levels got low.
For running in of a new engine or gearbox use this.
For wheel bearings this. For rallying I used a Bentonite based grease (Admax B3) that was the only thing to survive the Alpine passes. No longer available but this may do.
For steering joints and most other greasing use this.
Brake fluid has been much discussed elsewhere on this forum. If using non-silicon based fluid then remember to change every 2 years.
When changing to Bentonite Grease or Silicon Brake Fluid then it is imperative to thoroughly clean components.
If you are changing lubricants you should flush out all the previous. This is not necessary with engine, gearbox and final drive unless the oil in it was really bad. Obviously drain and fit new filter.
For other surfaces a good clean, or better dismantle and clean, to get rid of any old grease and grit.
For putting together bolted components subject to corrosion use this anti-seize copper grease.
Use this red rubber grease in such things as brake servo components
Engine/gearbox oil item 370348352148 which is 20ltr 20w/50 API SF CC particularly suitable for older cars which is about £58 inc VAT. and delivery.
Or if you want something that is true to the original spec use this straight SAE30.
Use this EP80 or this EP90 in the Final drive (differential) orthis EP 90if you want the original spec
Additives such as molybdenum disulphide or the PTFE type may be used should you believe the manufacturers hype. These have saved the day on some rallies when oil levels got low.
For running in of a new engine or gearbox use this.
For wheel bearings this. For rallying I used a Bentonite based grease (Admax B3) that was the only thing to survive the Alpine passes. No longer available but this may do.
For steering joints and most other greasing use this.
Brake fluid has been much discussed elsewhere on this forum. If using non-silicon based fluid then remember to change every 2 years.
When changing to Bentonite Grease or Silicon Brake Fluid then it is imperative to thoroughly clean components.
If you are changing lubricants you should flush out all the previous. This is not necessary with engine, gearbox and final drive unless the oil in it was really bad. Obviously drain and fit new filter.
For other surfaces a good clean, or better dismantle and clean, to get rid of any old grease and grit.
For putting together bolted components subject to corrosion use this anti-seize copper grease.
Use this red rubber grease in such things as brake servo components