[T3] Subframe bushings lubrication

[Joe Plowick III]

Ok, that makes sense.  The bushing sets on the torsion tube and at the top
of the shock towers had its lubrication between the rubber and the metal
sleeve that runs between the top and bottom bushing.  At least it appeared
to be a grease-type substance.  Didn't notice anything on the exterior of
the bushings, but that would be gone after all these years anyways.  I had
thought about using a dry graphite lubricant for it so it wouldn't attract
dirt.

Joe P.


On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 12:23 AM <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:

> What you want is something that lubricates long enough to get the bushing
> installed, but that
> then dries and forces the rubber to "squirm" internally thereafter. If you
> give it a nice external
> lube, it will slip and rub and wear. You don't want that.
>
> Soap and water, or just plain liquid soap, usually works nicely.
>
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