best lube/grease for poly bushes

[budd]

I'm in the process of fitting poly bushes and the grease suppied by Powerflex just looks like copper grease, is this the best stuff for the job? or would a different type be better? there are so many diffrent types eg white grease, moly, CS, lm, or even graphite based lubes, I'm thinking a motorbike chain lube would have all the properties required to make a fine lube when installing these, or am I over thinking it and the suppied copper grease will be the best option?

[paintman]

If there was something better I expect they would have supplied it.
If you decide to use something else & then have issues you are going to have problems with any warranty claim.
Best bet would be to ring them & ask.

[socorob]

Johnny joints and a few other rod ends that are poly bushed specify moly based grease.

[Nick3point2]

I recently fitted some poly bushes and just used copper grease (as supplied). No problems what so ever! Moly is generally for fitting metal to metal (light fitting bearings for example).

[Mr2Mike]

Copper grease isn't even a lubricant, it's designed as an anti-seize compound.

[Nick3point2]

Mr2Mike said:

Copper grease isn't even a lubricant, it's designed as an anti-seize compound.

Well, it does lubricate. So it can be used as a lubricant.

Really bothers me when people say that, it's like saying washing up liquid isn't a lubricant. Is not solely designed to be a lubricant, but it lubricates, so is a lubricant.

[Mr2Mike]

Nick3point2 said:

Well, it does lubricate. So it can be used as a lubricant.

Really bothers me when people say that, it's like saying washing up liquid isn't a lubricant. Is not solely designed to be a lubricant, but it lubricates, so is a lubricant.

Sorry but that is utter tosh. Virtually any liquid will have some degree of lubricating ability, but I wouldn't call a tub of PVA glue a lubricant, would you?

Copper grease is purposely designed to prevent seizing and galling of fitted parts. Standard lithium grease is designed to lubricate moving parts. Do you think it would be a good idea to mix a load of copper particles into your engine oil? After all, they must help to lubricate it

[Nick3point2]

I stand by my point. If something lubricates, it is a lubricant. It might not be designed to be and it won't be suitable for all, even many, applications.

[C Lee Farquar]

Mr2Mike said:

Copper grease isn't even a lubricant

I read this thread a while ago and tended to agree with you

However today I noticed that on the side of my tin of Morris Cooper Grease it extols its properties as a lubricant

[Huff]

Yebbut ...bushes only need an anti-sieze agent, becasue most of the movement happens within the mass of the bush. So I'd use whatever the supplier recommended andif it happens to contain copper, so what:. Bush lubes are not exactly a hi-temp/hi-speed or simlar exacting requirement, and the tiny copper flakes will probably persist when the carrier has long since dried out years hence.

[unclepockets]

Normally I'd say red rubber grease but you're using polyurethane bushes so I'm a ted unsure, as mentioned though if you use what they've supplied you with then theres no arguments if you claim under warranty.

[Fumar]

The best grease for poly bushes seems to be that formula 5 9.11104 pre-grease but it's made in the states and shipping is about five times the cost of the £21 8oz tub.
I don't know if it can be bought here without the rediculous shipping charges but it was formulated specifically for poly.

[p4cks]

Almost ten years on I don't think they're that fussed any more.

[darreni]

The stuff supplied with powerflex black bushes looks like an extra thick silicone grease.

I've used the silkolene RG2 for years - its good & cheap stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silkolene-Competition-Pro...

[C Lee Farquar]

p4cks said:

Almost ten years on I don't think they're that fussed any more.

Probably realised genuine bushes were better and reverted to them by now.

[sunbeam alpine]

C Lee Farquar said:

p4cks said:

Almost ten years on I don't think they're that fussed any more.

Probably realised genuine bushes were better and reverted to them by now.

Genuine bushes...

...those were the days...

[227bhp]

You can't buy original bushes for most modern cars, haven't been able to for donkeys.
It's usually a case of buying a whole new arm.

Edited by 227bhp on Saturday 1st February 09:03

[C Lee Farquar]

My only bush experience has been Range Rover and BMW E66, genuine bushes were available for both but I expect they are the exception rather than the rule.