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  1. 3rd January 2009, 07:13 PM #1
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    D2 DC joint, grease nipple angle

    I went to do some maintenance on the new rear prop shaft and one of the grease nipples is so close to the DC that I can't get the connection right to grease it. All the others are fine but this seems to be placed in the wrong spot. Any others had this problem or have I been sold a dodgy prop shaft?



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  2. 3rd January 2009, 07:23 PM #2
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    what brand of lub are you useing pete??
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    I too have found this the unis are mounted backwards causing the issue
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    Quote Originally Posted by cucinadio View Post
    what brand of lub are you useing pete??
    Hey Matt, it's Nulon xtreme performance from Autobahn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by djam1 View Post
    I too have found this the unis are mounted backwards causing the issue
    So if I unbolt & rotate then I should be ok?
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    Um, nope - he means that the replaceable uni joint itself was installed backwards. You can get extended nipples ( NO PUNS PLEASE) at Supercheap on the nuts and bolts display. You still have to rotate the joint anyway to get the max clearance which is usually facing away from the angle of said joint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by langy View Post
    Um, nope - he means that the replaceable uni joint itself was installed backwards. You can get extended nipples ( NO PUNS PLEASE) at Supercheap on the nuts and bolts display. You still have to rotate the joint anyway to get the max clearance which is usually facing away from the angle of said joint.
    Excellent. I seriously didn't want to ask if extended nipples were available as I've been pushing the envelope recently. Much appreciated Langy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricey View Post
    Excellent. I seriously didn't want to ask if extended nipples were available as I've been pushing the envelope recently. Much appreciated Langy


    Carn't you just wait for the weather to turn cooler...

    Thought you'd still be down the beach Pete ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony View Post
    Carn't you just wait for the weather to turn cooler...

    Thought you'd still be down the beach Pete ?
    lmao! Didn't make it mate, gotta work tomorrow
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    Longer grease nipples are readily available. Grease nipples come in a staggering range of sizes, shapes, angles, and threads. I have had to put longer ones on several vehicles over the years. Usually because the joint is closed up at the only location where one can get at it.
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