Questions on grease inside rear wheels
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St. Jude Donor '08
Questions on grease inside rear wheels
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We are new members which have recently purchased 2001 convert with 15k. In checking it over in side and out, it looked perfect, one owner (original owner traded for a new XLR), all options etc. My question is that I noticed what looks like a thin line of grease on the inside on both rear wheels after the second long drive (250mi) after cleaning. It hasn't appear to come back since cleaning again yet but it is a concern. Any info is much appreciated. thanks
We are new members which have recently purchased 2001 convert with 15k. In checking it over in side and out, it looked perfect, one owner (original owner traded for a new XLR), all options etc. My question is that I noticed what looks like a thin line of grease on the inside on both rear wheels after the second long drive (250mi) after cleaning. It hasn't appear to come back since cleaning again yet but it is a concern. Any info is much appreciated. thanks
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Originally Posted by deananddeb
Hi
We are new members which have recently purchased 2001 convert with 15k. In checking it over in side and out, it looked perfect, one owner (original owner traded for a new XLR), all options etc. My question is that I noticed what looks like a thin line of grease on the inside on both rear wheels after the second long drive (250mi) after cleaning. It hasn't appear to come back since cleaning again yet but it is a concern. Any info is much appreciated. thanks
We are new members which have recently purchased 2001 convert with 15k. In checking it over in side and out, it looked perfect, one owner (original owner traded for a new XLR), all options etc. My question is that I noticed what looks like a thin line of grease on the inside on both rear wheels after the second long drive (250mi) after cleaning. It hasn't appear to come back since cleaning again yet but it is a concern. Any info is much appreciated. thanks
the rotors some times throw a line of gunk ( for want of a better word) from the inner fins when they are a bit rusty & wet or damp, the other thing would be a cut rear boot but that is usually quite messy.
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Originally Posted by ErnieN85
Did it rain? or get damp?
the rotors some times throw a line of gunk ( for want of a better word) from the inner fins when they are a bit rusty & wet or damp, the other thing would be a cut rear boot but that is usually quite messy.
the rotors some times throw a line of gunk ( for want of a better word) from the inner fins when they are a bit rusty & wet or damp, the other thing would be a cut rear boot but that is usually quite messy.
After driving in the rain, the wheels get a perfect circle of dirt that looks like rust. It washes right off.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Unfortunately it looks green/gray grease (CV boot) similar to whats used front ends although it strange that it would inside both rear wheels, a lesser amount on LR wheel. Thanks for the help, I'll look at the boots closer.
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Originally Posted by deananddeb
Unfortunately it looks green/gray grease (CV boot) similar to whats used front ends although it strange that it would inside both rear wheels, a lesser amount on LR wheel. Thanks for the help, I'll look at the boots closer.
