Thread: S3 leaf springs

Have a look for the spray we use on the graders mold board circle and slide.
CAT graphite spray paint.It would be perfect for the job
Andrew

Originally Posted by Cerise

OK, you inspired me. I got an aerosol can of Linox form Super Cheap, jacked up each corner and sprayed each slack spring, trying to get the lanolin in between each leaf.
What a difference! Many rattles have mysteriously disappeared and she now goes up rough tracks like a spring lamb on steroids . I guess I'll be doing this every time the axles get an oil change from now on.

Thanks so much for the inspiration, I would never have thought of it by myself.

Yes, the Innox works a treat.
I actually buy it bulk in the four litre plastic container and use a spray bottle to apply it, very liberally. It shifts all the rust and dust from between the leaves and gets things moving like they were designed to move.
You will find the more often you do it the more articulation and movement you will get. Have a jack handy and once a month or so when your Landy is going to be sitting idle for a day or three, jack it up and give the leaves a squirt. It will just get better every time.


Cheers, Mick.