Creeg
on my TR6 when I replaced them (I am not sure I needed to but since I was
rebuiiling the suspension . . .) , I put in Grease back in like the original
ones. I think grease is the better choice.
gary oehrle
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> Subject: Trunnions (TR6): oil or grease?
> Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:44:34 -0800
> From: Cregg Cowan <cowan@erg.sri.com>
>
> Friendly Scions,
>
> I've heard mention that trunnions should be oiled, not greased. I
> have mine apart now and they look real good after 80K miles on grease
> (me and the DPO, you know). Should I now switch to oil? What weight?
> The controversial Haynes TR6 manual is unclear. I tried the VTR
> maintenance handbook but couldn't find the answer.
>
> Best Regards,
> Cregg Cowan
>
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