S Spetz Joined Jan 23, 2014 Messages 559 Location Australia Aug 28, 2014 #1 I want to use grease on the valve keepers when replacing valve seals on my car. Is there any type of grease which is good to use, and any grease to avoid?
I want to use grease on the valve keepers when replacing valve seals on my car. Is there any type of grease which is good to use, and any grease to avoid?
Shannow Joined Dec 12, 2002 Messages 43,888 Location 'Stralia Aug 28, 2014 #2 To hold the collets ? Use Petroleum Jelly.
S Silk Joined Jul 26, 2003 Messages 5,569 Location New Zealand Aug 28, 2014 #3 Yeah, Vaseline, it's got a low melting point.
S Spetz Thread starter Joined Jan 23, 2014 Messages 559 Location Australia Aug 28, 2014 #4 Yes to hold the collets (I call them keepers). So, just vaseline? The stuff you use for dry skin?
Shannow Joined Dec 12, 2002 Messages 43,888 Location 'Stralia Aug 28, 2014 #5 I wouldn't use Vaseline for dry skin, but yes, the plain, semi clear stuff...completely oil soluble, and will hold them in.
I wouldn't use Vaseline for dry skin, but yes, the plain, semi clear stuff...completely oil soluble, and will hold them in.
B bmod305 Joined Jun 23, 2008 Messages 324 Location Minnesota Aug 28, 2014 #6 https://www.lubriplate.com/Products/Auto...bly-Grease.aspx Any Napa will have it. Dave
Q Quest Joined Dec 19, 2004 Messages 7,428 Location beaver land EH? Aug 28, 2014 #7 Originally Posted By: bmod305 https://www.lubriplate.com/Products/Auto...bly-Grease.aspx Any Napa will have it. Dave There's no napa in down-under. Q.
Originally Posted By: bmod305 https://www.lubriplate.com/Products/Auto...bly-Grease.aspx Any Napa will have it. Dave There's no napa in down-under. Q.
S Silk Joined Jul 26, 2003 Messages 5,569 Location New Zealand Aug 29, 2014 #9 Originally Posted By: Quest There's no napa in down-under. Napa now own Repco.
A artificialist Joined Sep 23, 2007 Messages 8,598 Location Florida Sep 9, 2014 #10 I would want to use a thick assembly lube, most auto parts sell some kind of assembly lube.