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    How often do front driveshaft splines need to be regreased?

    curious to know how often we should be regreasing these things.
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    #2
    i don't think it has an inspection interval. make sure you use the right grease. molycote br or equivalent. i think if you lube the shit out of it, you could check it every year or two and be safe.
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      #3
      cool thanks for the reply!
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      Current:
      '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
      '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
      '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

      Past:
      '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
      '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
      '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
      '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
      '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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        #4
        yeah, every year or so. the right grease will not dry out and turn into powder.
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          #5
          great thanks Chris!
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          Current:
          '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
          '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
          '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

          Past:
          '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
          '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
          '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
          '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
          '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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            #6
            Where the best place to buy that? Some one mentioned a bmw bike shop before but anyone know an good websites?
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              #7
              I bought a 10oz tube on McMaster, and chances are that it will last longer than me.

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                #8
                I think I know the answer to this, but I would love if someone else gave their input. I got this stuff from O'Reilly's: MasterPro Super Lithium EP Moly Grease (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/attac...oly-grease.jpg), which I used to put on the spline when I rebuilt the front right side of my car (new CA bushing/ball joints, new struts, new sway bar link, de-rustified everything, repacked CV joints). I was being lazy/in a rush so I just grabbed this stuff off the shelf.

                The reason I chose it was because this guy says to use EP Moly grease, http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110940.

                Should I take out the drive shaft and buy some better stuff? The more I read about it, the more paranoid I'm getting that I'm going to ruin my half shaft. Is the stuff you guys got from McMaster : 10605K42?

                Thanks!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ghatid View Post
                  Is the stuff you guys got from McMaster : 10605K42?
                  This is the stuff I use.
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TehRaydarlover View Post
                    This is the stuff I use.
                    Thanks! I'll add it to the next time I order something at work.

                    Also, your gif is entrancing.

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                      #11
                      np. Lol, evidently we're not allowed to have a gif in our signature.
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                      Build Thread
                      Rear Diff Rebuild
                      Rebuildable Viscous Coupling
                      Transfer Case Rebuild
                      "Life is simpler with 12 valves"

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by TehRaydarlover View Post
                        np. Lol, evidently we're not allowed to have a gif in our signature.
                        Woops! I got you in trouble!

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