Les Pettitt Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hi All, When my car came back from restoration I found that the top ball joints and track rod ends both had grease nipples. When I removed the grease nippples it was obvious that no grease had ever been pumped through them. Are all joints greased during manufacture? Obviously those without nipples must be, but what about those with nipples? Do you grease new joints when you fit them as a matter of course? What about universal joints? I'm thinking I should now check and grease every joint on the car that has a nipple. Grateful for your thoughts. Regards Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 If its got a grease nipple then grease it at least once a year depending on your usage. Knowing now where you car was restored the fact that theres no grease in any joint doesnt surprise me.They probably just had the minimum in from new anyway for storage. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Pettitt Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hi Stuart, Many thanks. For my own peace of mind I will grease everything I can. Do you routinely grease every new joint that has a nipple when you fit it? Regards Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I would grease all ball joints all U/J when fitting if they have a grease nipple. Sealed for life ones effectively preclude greasing. Those that can be greased probably have some in but pumping them full will maximise lubrication and expel air and with it reduce the chance of water ingress and corrosion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, stuart said: If its got a grease nipple then grease it at least once a year depending on your usage. Knowing now where you car was restored the fact that theres no grease in any joint doesnt surprise me.They probably just had the minimum in from new anyway for storage. Stuart. Did you get your efi box sorted that you bought from you know who? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 16 hours ago, ntc said: Did you get your efi box sorted that you bought from you know who? He bought me a new one and a new loom to go with it, cost him more than I gave him in the first place Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scaf Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I bought a classic mustang that had just been restored but squeaked terribly from every corner. An afternoon with a grease gun sorted it. So IMO, if it’s got a nipple grease it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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