Clive Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Peter Truman said: I do both the Vitesse and Spitfire twice a year with brass compatible EP oil, I have also soldered the steel washer at the bottom of the trunnions so as to stop the oil leaking out, My liquid grease query was just to overcome the potential leakage issue from the bottom, it was Just a thought! To be fair, there are very few GL5 oils that are not yellow metal safe. and GL5 is a good idea in the diff, the slipperier the better (a no-no in a gearbox with brass synchros, stops them working correctly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I use Penrite specifically specified for brass, too late to go into the garage to see the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Peter Truman said: potential leakage i leaks are leaks im sure they need apositive step to stop leaks a change of lube might slow things a bit but i take a good few tablets each day ...who needs a leak !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: .who needs a leak !!!!! More than once a night. And unless you supped the brewery, Then (seriously) go get at least your PSA`s checked. (sorry one of my "pet" concern`s having lost my best mate to Prostate Cancer.) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Yes i have a psa test on april 1st do it with my diabetic check up pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just now, Pete Lewis said: Yes i have a psa test on april 1st do it with my diabetic check up pete Sorry about that bit of a rant, Pete. I can still get quite upset as it was sooooo unnecessary, He left it far too long. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 no problem is an easy fix if caught early we had a local member pass on last year his widow is trying to sell the Stag but its Brown and an Auto not the best mix it only takes a quick blood test to give some clues and well worth doing pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: no problem is an easy fix if caught early we had a local member pass on last year his widow is trying to sell the Stag but its Brown and an Auto not the best mix it only takes a quick blood test to give some clues and well worth doing pete What`s the "asking" on the stag?. I spoke to a guy some time back who had a Stag on his wish list?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 i can try to find out but Nicky is very difficult to deal with watch this space Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 19 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: i can try to find out but Nicky is very difficult to deal with watch this space Pete Not a big deal Pete. Just that the last time I saw him he had been looking at one at Mathewsons, The Meetings are still currently not happening locally.😒 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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