jetace25 0 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) Is CV joint grease a better choice for S3 trunnions than the Extreme Pressure 90 gear oil we've been using? All positive and negative recommendations and experiences invited. Many thanks, Si Edited June 10, 2012 by jetace25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 749 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 EP90, that's the Lotus spec. Grease just doesn't get round them enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetace25 0 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks Andy, So is that it then? Is there no one to defend the case for thin liquid, non-setting CV joint grease in the trunnion swivels? I believe Hilly used to recommend it before he binned his in favour of lower ball joints. Oh well EP90 it is. Are there any recommended brands? Thanks, Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moxie 101 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 EP90, that's the Lotus spec. Grease just doesn't get round them enough. Ditto. I researched this heavily when I had my '83 Turbo. Grease has been known to lead to trunnions shearing off from lack of lubrication. I used Granville Hypoid: http://www.aseriesspares.co.uk/workshop-essentials/granville-hypoid-ep-90/prod_295.html Quote 1983 "Investor's Special Edition" Turbo Esprit (#43/50) | 2012 Evora S Link to post Share on other sites
mc21.8 1 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 any epoide 90 will be fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetace25 0 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Matt and MC A bottle of Granville EP90 GL4 is on its way to me. Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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