'One-Shot' to grease nipples

GlennBurnage · #1 (**permalink**) 03-02-22, 10:53 AM

I'm thinking of removing the One-Shot system - it leaks badly from the ends of the steering rack until it has emptied the tank. On my car, it only feeds the s/rack and the inner wishbone pivots. I would like to use grease nipples and then use a slightly heavier grade of oil. Not sure what the threads are and if g/nipples of the same threads are availible.
Any thoughts, that are helpful, would be well received

David C · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-22, 02:50 PM

I understand why you would want to do this but it doesn't seem a very good plan to me. All the items are designed for lubrication with oil, not grease.

I had problems with the rubber boots on the track rod ends splitting soon after fitment and allowing oil to flow out. I then installed another new pair and wrapped self amalgamating tape around to reinforce the boots. This prevented them from splitting again.

GlennBurnage · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-22, 03:56 PM

David C, As I said, I intend to use oil, not grease. However, I think that even semi-fluid grease would do a good job. All racks that I've come across over the years use grease. I can't think why oil would be absolutely the only lubricant that could be used. I can't see anything in the rack that demands oil, not grease. Could it be that grease can't be pumped through a 'system' easily, whereas oil can??

David C · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-22, 04:55 PM

I would be far less worried about the rack than the king pins. The Enots system maintains positive pressure with the air chambers and simply requires a push of the pedal every 70 miles or so.

I will be interested to see what other replies you get but I would definitely advise caution.

GlennBurnage · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-22, 05:48 PM

As I said, on my car, it only feeds the s/rack and the inner wishbone pivots.

GlennBurnage · #6 (**permalink**) 06-02-22, 01:25 PM

Upon removal of the one of two tubing nuts If I find that the thread is the same as the grease nipples I have. So that original question is answered.

As I said, on my car the ENOTS One-Shot system only feeds the s/rack and the inner wishbone pivots. The king pins already have grease nipples fitted.
The w/shop manual recommends between 50 and 90 grade oil, depending on climate. Assuming that the grease nipples will not leak oil past the ball (a lot do, in my experience, even new ones! , can anyone comment on my proposal of using this set up and has anyone changed to this system, or considered it?