Thanks, David. Just need to top it off before I reinstall the gas tank.
Randy
On Wed, 23 Oct 2002 08:39:32 +0100 "David Chapman" <david@manbus.com>
writes:
> > Can someone tell me what the recommended lubricant is for the
> steering
> > box? Will 90w gear oil work?
>
> 90w is adequate, Amsoil is better but there is something even better
> for this
> particular application. An Australian company called Penritre make a
> special
> steering box lube, this was developed in association with ZF who
> make the
> original box. It's very high viscosity so doesn't tend to leak from
> the little
> rubber seal where the horn cable goes through. It also has anti
> corrosion
> additives and should never need changing. I've used it in my
> Amphicars for many
> years, I was told about it by an engineer with Mercedes and Borgward
> cars that
> use the same steering box.
>
> Penrite have a UK website here
http://www.penrite.co.uk which
> mentions the
> product is now available in the US.
>
> David C
>
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