Author Topic: What lube to put in windsheild track? (Read 4039 times)

connie and me · « **on:** October 06, 2013, 07:20:25 PM »

Hello guys that know more than me

was gonna change to my bigger cold weather w/s , and while I was in there, it looks like the tracks, or slides are pretty dry. was wondering what grease or lube to use in such an application?

Makz58 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2013, 07:51:52 PM »

Service manual calls for silicon grease right and left rails and olefin grease center rail

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2013, 04:17:58 AM »

olefin = Molykote EM-30L

connie and me · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2013, 04:33:21 AM »

thanks guys!!

Broz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM »

How often do you all lube it? Easy does is gents.

Rhino · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:19:24 AM »

Quote from: Broz on October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM

How often do you all lube it? Easy does is gents.

Great question. I have 40k miles and 3 years and I've never touched the windshield mechanism. I'm guessing I should do it soon.

gPink · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:22:30 AM »

Funny, I never had to 'get in there' to swap windshields.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:32:29 AM »

You shouldn't have to. I never have...to swap shields.

ZG · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:04:26 AM »

Quote from: Broz on October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM

How often do you all lube it? Easy does is gents.

Gumby · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2013, 11:21:08 AM »

It was only a matter of time before this thread turned.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2013, 11:59:15 AM »

And it turned south..

connie and me · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2013, 04:28:37 PM »

I wish I was in the "south" then I wouldn't have to do this....

x9rider · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2013, 06:11:16 PM »

I just used white grease on mine. Not sure what olefin grease is.

B.D.F. · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM »

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

There can be only one thing to add now..... KiPass!

Brian

ZG · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2013, 06:29:45 PM »

Quote from: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

Does that mean I can post pics again in it?

$:-\$

blue14 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2013, 06:44:54 PM »

Go for it...it will just get locked again if the answer is no

B.D.F. · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2013, 07:02:36 PM »

Interesting question Jay. I cannot think of any test that may be useful in determining the answer either....

??

Brian

Quote from: ZG on October 08, 2013, 06:29:45 PM

Does that mean I can post pics again in it? $:-\$

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:37:30 PM »

Quote from: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

There can be only one thing to add now..... KiPass!

Brian

Nope. The question is-What lube do I use when I mount a car tire to Jims Connie, synthetic or dino?

Gsun · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2013, 10:00:04 PM »

I bought some olefin grease off ebay for I think 4 bucks. So far, used it once! On the windshield!!

Rhino · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2013, 09:23:48 AM »

So what makes the olefin grease special and why on just the center rail?

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Author Topic: What lube to put in windsheild track? (Read 4039 times)

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