Mechanic used axle grease on tranny and shifter, problem?
05-10-2015, 01:01 PM
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Mechanic used axle grease on tranny and shifter, problem?
Hi guys - my 2001 S just recently succumbed to the tail shaft bearing problem, and I had my local guy replace all of the secondary shaft bearings and shifter pivot seat. While he was in there he used normal axle grease on the tranny and shifter. I've read on here several times that urea grease is absolutely necessary for these parts - is this actually the case? Will I be OK with the axle grease on my shifter and transmission?
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05-10-2015, 01:25 PM
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I think a lot of guys jump on the urea grease bandwagon claiming it as the only thing acceptable. Truth is there are many stable greases out there that meet the same demands as urea grease.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
05-10-2015, 01:57 PM
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I used Redline CV2. Didn't really work at first but it got better. Now it's fine. Mine started off by getting stuck in the down/reverse position so I pulled it apart and cleaned/regreased with Redline CV2.
It has been fine for over two years now, maybe more...
It has been fine for over two years now, maybe more...
05-10-2015, 01:59 PM
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I think a lot of guys jump on the urea grease bandwagon claiming it as the only thing acceptable. Truth is there are many stable greases out there that meet the same demands as urea grease.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
05-10-2015, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rmerchant3' timestamp='1431293135' post='23607997
I think a lot of guys jump on the urea grease bandwagon claiming it as the only thing acceptable. Truth is there are many stable greases out there that meet the same demands as urea grease.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
That being said, I don't think axle grease is a proper substitute for urea. It will work, but might not last as long. Time will tell. Regreasing the shifter is easy. The input shaft on the trans....not so much. I'd leave it alone and not worry unless you notice any difference.
05-10-2015, 02:46 PM
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IMO Urea grease should be used on your throwout bearing and input shaft splines because the temps can get very high. Other greases can't survive as well. But on the shifter and CV joints it's not as important. Besides - they're much easier to get to if you want to regrease them a few years later.
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I used marine bearing grease on my shifter. max operating temp is 250 degrees which I doubt ever happens in the shifter area but definitely could happen on the throwout bearing.
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