Penrite steering box lube - Page 2

amazon69 · Aug 22nd, 2018, 17:42

I put some in mine a while back to help with the seal leaks. It did that, but then a while later I noticed that there was a load of gunk up by my bulkhead. I couldn't work out what it was..then I realised it was the Penrite grease which had been pushed up the hollow steering arm and which had fallen out. Maybe I put too much in...probably, knowing me.

CLIVERALLY · Aug 23rd, 2018, 12:21

Under seals as well...a result :-)

Army · Aug 23rd, 2018, 14:56

Do both of your steering boxes have the central pipe that allows the wire for the horn through the entire steering box and column (like on my PV)?

If so I'm surprised the Penrite got that far up.

How fluid is this stuff? Is it more like a gel than a liquid?

(Yep I still haven't ordered any for myself yet)

amazon69 · Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:56

It is more like a gel, yes. I was surprised too.

360beast · Aug 24th, 2018, 12:48

The way I put it in the steering boxes is I put some in a funnel and use a large screwdriver almost the same diameter as the funnel end to push it down out of the funnel.

swedishandgerman · Aug 24th, 2018, 14:56

Mine is in an old washing up liquid bottle and I filled it to about 1 - 1.5cm from the bottom of the thread

volvoid · Aug 24th, 2018, 16:35

Just wondering, how about mixing a bit of gear oil with some grease, say in a jam jar, and using that. Especially if you have some left overs.

Army · Aug 25th, 2018, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoid

Just wondering, how about mixing a bit of gear oil with some grease, say in a jam jar, and using that. Especially if you have some left overs.

That would be a little bit like lubrication roulette wouldn't it?

CLIVERALLY · Aug 28th, 2018, 21:55

Early days, 200 miles in and it seems to be working fine..no noticeable difference to the steering at all. will keep the thread going as I go along.

Ron Kwas · Apr 21st, 2023, 16:32

Clive;

...any long-term use report or updates on how this is working for you...? a stateside owner has a leaking St Box and I thought of this thread...

Cheers

Aug 22nd, 2018, 17:42	#11
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	I put some in mine a while back to help with the seal leaks. It did that, but then a while later I noticed that there was a load of gunk up by my bulkhead. I couldn't work out what it was..then I realised it was the Penrite grease which had been pushed up the hollow steering arm and which had fallen out. Maybe I put too much in...probably, knowing me. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Aug 23rd, 2018, 12:21	#12
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Under seals as well...a result :-) __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Aug 23rd, 2018, 14:56	#13
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	Do both of your steering boxes have the central pipe that allows the wire for the horn through the entire steering box and column (like on my PV)? If so I'm surprised the Penrite got that far up. How fluid is this stuff? Is it more like a gel than a liquid? (Yep I still haven't ordered any for myself yet) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:56	#14
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	It is more like a gel, yes. I was surprised too. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Aug 24th, 2018, 14:56	#16
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Mine is in an old washing up liquid bottle and I filled it to about 1 - 1.5cm from the bottom of the thread __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Aug 24th, 2018, 12:48	#15
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 18:29 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	The way I put it in the steering boxes is I put some in a funnel and use a large screwdriver almost the same diameter as the funnel end to push it down out of the funnel.

Aug 24th, 2018, 16:35	#17
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Just wondering, how about mixing a bit of gear oil with some grease, say in a jam jar, and using that. Especially if you have some left overs. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Aug 28th, 2018, 21:55	#19
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Early days, 200 miles in and it seems to be working fine..no noticeable difference to the steering at all. will keep the thread going as I go along. __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Apr 21st, 2023, 16:32	#20
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Clive; ...any long-term use report or updates on how this is working for you...? a stateside owner has a leaking St Box and I thought of this thread... Cheers

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