Steering rack--semi-fluid grease???

[don58van]

Hi all

I have seen the lively debates on whether normal grease or oil should be used in the steering rack.

Opinions are divided and strongly held.

Some members have suggested some oil together with some grease.

I stumbled on this advertisement:

Morris K400 EP Semi fluid Grease. This range of premium quality semi fluid greases have been designed for centralised lubrication systems. They are also suitable for anti-friction and plain bearing subjected to high load conditions and gearboxes designed to operate with a semi-fluid grease.
Features include; excellent extreme pressure and anti-wear performance, High degree of corrosion protection, Highly versatile semi-fluid greases for centralised lubrication, Designed for use in centralised lubrication systems, where they can be pumped at low temperatures.
Applications
K400EP is suitable for use in gearboxes, including those on Power Harrows, where a grade of this type and consistency is required.

Could type of product be the ideal solution?

Regards
Don

[Scott]

I've been using something similar in my steering racks since Land Rover introduced it in their swivel housings in around 1997.
According to the Morris Lubricants site, the Land Rover equivalent is their K84 semi fluid grease.