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Originally Posted by Flash Runner
I've had this "Clunk" issue since I first got it - and pardon my lack of automotive know how, I'm here and trying to improve - and honestly chalked it up to a rust issue. I accidentally came across this thread while reading another build thread - The time I've wasted in the middle of the night instead of studying HA!
Anyway down to this thread business - I'm going to attempt this later today after class/work and I'll post my results. My quick comments and questions from reading these 9 pages though:
People are arguing about pump count but one thing I noticed is that people are using different sized grease guns.... If this is relevant idk how it wasn't addressed before, and means pump count can be thrown out the window on this thread.
Also, I'm going to go with trying just a little the first go around - especially in the front - and see if that solves the problem. If not I guess I've got no choice then to just pump until I see the old stuff come out. I'm also planning on using just the one grease - Pink Mobil 1 stuff mentioned.
If anyone see's any errors in my statement, please correct me! As I'm here looking for advice. Thanks to everyone who has already contributed and will contribute after this.
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@ ZebRuaj
I saw this was in the maintenance section and was wondering how long it'd take for someone to notice this post - Hence I figured I'd @ somebody and you just had the most recent activity on it. Do you have any input for me? Thanks in advance!
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I use Mobil 1 grease in my grease gun too. My applications were as follows:
Spider gears: 1st time ever - pumped until saw grease come out, pump a few more to get rid of any old grease, and then wipe it up so it doesn't sling everywhere while driving. Since then, I grease every few months, if not, every oil change. Pump til I see red start to squeeze out, call it good.
Slip yoke: Majority of the posts say to pump until you see it move, but don't over do it too as the grease has no where to go. If you extend the shaft too far, you're SOL. I've never seen mine move by pumping in grease. I just do a handful of pumps. If nothing moves, do one or two more, call it good. Redo every oil change or so.
Technically, you're suppose to use 2 different greases.
Molybdenum disulfide based chassis grease to the slip yokes and lithium grease for the spiders. I read somewhere its ok to use lithium where Moly is required, but not supposed to use Moly where lithium is needed .. so I just use lithium based grease on all of it (like a lot of other owners, shops probably too). No problems to report.
Good luck with your maintenance. Hope it helps with your driveline clunk.