d2alfa Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 In the March Issue of TRAction was a very interesting article on suitable oils for gearboxes and overdrives. I wonder if there is similar advice for modern greases suitable for clutch release bearings? TR4a nut David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hello David, why do you want to grease a clutch release bearing? They are closed bearings and do not require greasing. Or am I missing something? Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hi David, is it the splined shaft that you are thinking of. I used the supplied tube of 'red' grease applied lightly to the splines. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d2alfa Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hi, It is the bearing sleeve that I was thinking about; Haynes refers to high melting point grease. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hi David, if you are using the PhosyBronxe sleeve then it shouldn't need lubrication. If you are using the steel sleeve then the Red grease will work there. Don't use too much. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I was told not to use grease where there is dust as the grease attracts the dust and makes a nasty paste. Try graphite powder. or other dry film lubricant. https://www.inoxia.co.uk/products/chemicals/elements/graphite-powder You can also rub it on your wiper blades as a lubricant. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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