Did I put the wrong grease in my s2000 CV joints?

[Cujet]

Anyone know why that particular amsoil grease is not suitable? Is it safe to continue using?

I'm probably in the minority here, but I don't see a major downside. That is an excellent grease, and with the S2000's minimal angular articulation being RWD, it's not likely to cause failure. Even so, a moly grease is likely a better choice.

 

[wings&wheels]

You have assessed the situation correctly. The folks who live up on Skyline are a different breed from the valley and coastal folks, especially those who live on Skyline north of Hwy 84.

When did you live in Palo Alto?

Scott

'03-'05, sent out to do some integration work. VMWho??

 

[Pablo]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I don't see a major downside. That is an excellent grease, and with the S2000's minimal angular articulation being RWD, it's not likely to cause failure. Even so, a moly grease is likely a better choice.

Is this application a tripode or not? I am a bit confused.

I don't see an immediate failure either, but let's find out.

I have asked Amsoil TS, nothing back yet.

 

[gtical]

Is this application a tripode or not? I am a bit confused.

I don't see an immediate failure either, but let's find out.

I have asked Amsoil TS, nothing back yet.

Wow thanks for checking!

 

[Pablo]

Wow thanks for checking!

First answer correct Amsoil currently doesn’t sell a CV grease

Probably changing it next good weather chance would be wise

 

[gtical]

This will do the job for the outer joint, good stuff. You can also use Schaeffers 219 NLGI #1 Red cap, not the #2 with yellow cap for the inner.

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-90..._zDwfOi2cwG1Mpb_q7UtW8ZIxUg22HIRoCo_kQAvD_BwE

What makes Schaefer’s 219 #1 ideal for inner cv joints?

 

[Trav]

From Schaeffer, this is just one of the reasons..

The use of Synthesized Moly enables SynForce™ Green to be suitable for use in the lubrication of
rolling element bearings and can be used in those rolling element bearing applications that have
restrictions on the use of greases that contain molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).

https://www.schaefferoil.com/documents/302-219-td.pdf

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Skyline - a great driving road - but too high speed for my liking. IMO Hwy 9 from Saratoga leading up to Skyline (The Gap) is even better because of its lower speeds, which challenged the chassis more. In the "sporting sense" I never really cared for the Hwy 9 descent into the Boulder Creek area. I always found that part of 9 difficult to drive because its was hard to get a rhythm.

My first date with Sue in 1974, my wife of 49 years, was a drive up Hwy 9 to Skyline. We were kids; she was 19 and I was 21. We parked at the turnout overlooking Palo Alto and Stanford University - I'm sure you know the turnout I'm referring to. No hanky panky - we simply talked. This was the car we were in. Seems like yesterday in ways.

Scott

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LOVE the wheels.

 

[slo town]

LOVE the wheels.

Anson Sprints. They were the wheel to have back in that era. I remember I had to special order them because of the 4 bolt pattern used on the TR6.

I eventually replaced them with even nicer wheels - a set of Panasports - which looked superior IMO. I put a set of Michelin XWX's on the Panasports, which was THE TIRE to have back then. I never scrimped on wheels and tires back then, even when I was living on rice and beans.

Scott

 

[JHZR2]

Anyone know why that particular amsoil grease is not suitable? Is it safe to continue using?

Just a guess, but the way the product data sheet reads, it is intended to be a tacky, sticky grease, which wouldn’t necessarily be the best for small needle bearings and other various moving parts.

I’d suspect you want a very smooth, easily workable grease that just wants to flow.

I’ve read that Mercedes used to use oil in their cv joints. I’ve seen it only as the result of ripped boots, never pulled apart a good one to rebuild. But apparently it was like a gear oil, and lasted hundreds of thousands of miles (I’ve had plenty of originals >>200k), but because greases “caught up”, the rebuilds got grease.

I’d want to get a good flowing grease with the right amount/type of moly that is appropriate for these joints.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Anson Sprints. They were the wheel to have back in that era. I remember I had to special order them because of the 4 bolt pattern used on the TR6.

I eventually replaced them with even nicer wheels - a set of Panasports - which looked superior IMO. I put a set of Michelin XWX's on the Panasports, which was THE TIRE to have back then. I never scrimped on wheels and tires back then, even when I was living on rice and beans.

Scott

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I tried to a couple times and I was so upset and let down with the cheap-o tires I could not wait to replace them with something like Uniroyal Tiger Paws or Firestones back then. It is crazy exactly how many tires are out there today available under all sorts of name brands.

 

[gtical]

Got a response from amsoil and they said it doesn’t contain graphite which is needed in CV joints.