Which grease for grease nipples?

[damian1978]

Hi all, I'm planning on completing more servicing myself in the future on my SII Splitscreen (803cc) and I'm wondering if grease guns are pretty standard? I'm looking at a manual one on ebay. Are they generally compatable with the nipples on a Minor?

Also, what sort of grease should I be using? I've got a tub of Castrol LM in the garage, but I have no idea if this is suitable for my car.

Cheers,
Damian

[aupickup]

castrol LM is fine for greasing

[dalebrignall]

any universial grease should be fine.i get the stuff that comes in a plastic cartridge and it goes in the grease gun with no mess,halfords sell it .

[aupickup]

he did say he has some LM grease

[rayofleamington]

As above - LM is fine.


Grease guns have 2 main types - the lever type (high pressure) and the syringe type (low pressure). I've found the high pressure to be very useful.
It's also worth to have a flexi hose if your budget allows - this makes it easier to access some of the nipples when space is cramped.

[d_harris]

Flexi Hoses can be obtained very cheaply on fleabay.... Think I paid £3

[damian1978]

Thanks for the help guys, I'll get on ebay and buy a lever handle type.

Cheers

[tingo]

I'm wondering if grease guns are pretty standard? I'm looking at a manual one on ebay. Are they generally compatable with the nipples on a Minor?

I find I get a much better lock on the nipples if I put a j-cloth over them, it gives the jaws of the grease gun a much better grip.

[dalebrignall]

it does give a better seal,give them a wipe to get the muck off before you apply the grease gun.