Hello,
I’ve just stripped down my Vixen GPDX mount, as the turning torque was far too great – the (10 yr old) grease had almost solidified and continued usage would strain the motors. I've cleaned the old gunk off the worms, wheels, housings, bushes etc. using mineral turpentine and everything looks new and shiny once more.
Browsing around the web, it appears that most mount re-lubers seem to prefer White Lithium Grease. However, I have a tub of
Castrol LM grease, which is a brown lithium grease, and was wondering if there is much of a difference for the intended application? I don’t have any white lithium grease and wouldn’t know where to obtain it?
The affected Vixen GPDX mount components appear to be made of Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Bronze.
Thanks!
Dennis
Castrol LM data:- Castrol LM multi-purpose, Lithium base greases start with specially selected mineral oils of outstanding oxidation and corrosion properties and are manufactured to close control of drop points, penetration numbers, alkalinity and ash content to offer high stability, long life, excellent resistance to changes in consistency and good water-proof quality.
- Castrol LM - a premium quality grease primarily designed for wheel bearing lubrication. It is outstanding as a general chassis lubricant and is suitable for most automotive applications.