VDI Lubrication? FSM says nothing!
12-19-05, 08:03 PM
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VDI Lubrication? FSM says nothing!
Like the topic says, I'm finally 
assembling my rebuild and the FSM says nothing about what to lubricate the VDI with. ScrapFC suggested Tri-flow, but I'd like a second opinion guys. Any thoughts? It's already got scrape marks on the plastic bit and I really don't want this sticking, with my luck half open. :/
assembling my rebuild and the FSM says nothing about what to lubricate the VDI with. ScrapFC suggested Tri-flow, but I'd like a second opinion guys. Any thoughts? It's already got scrape marks on the plastic bit and I really don't want this sticking, with my luck half open. :/
12-19-05, 08:24 PM
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IMHO it will spin a lot more easily dry with air blowing over than it would smeared in vaseline... so I cleaned it up, dried it, and put it back in when I did my rebuild. No problems so far :P
12-20-05, 10:24 AM
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I use spray graphite for lubing the VDI on assembly. You only want to use dry lubricants, wet lubricants such as lithium grease or even WD-40 will just attract dirt and gum it all up down the road.
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