Power Window Lubes

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1977ChiefLS3
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Power Window Lubes

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I have a half dozen power window motors that are good, but need cleaning, paint, etc. do doing that now as make ready for upcoming projects. I know the recommendation to lube the flex track is Sil-Glyde, but what lube is recommended for the motor's metal worm gear / round plastic gear? Standard lithium grease or other? Could not find anything in the TSM ... Thanks
1983 CJ7 Renegade "Stella"
1977 Cherokee Chief WT "Moytoy" (current project: engine start next step)
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Re: Power Window Lubes

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I'd use marine bearing grease.
Ron

2005 KJ, Hit-n-Run, 2am 6-17-2012, Totaled. :mad:
1977 SJ J10, 4v360, T18, D20, 37x14s, SOA & SF on tons, still ugly.
1978 SJ Wagoneer, 4v360, QT, 33x12.5s, lift by Sawzall :-bd NOT Running :(
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Re: Power Window Lubes

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Ok thanks.
1983 CJ7 Renegade "Stella"
1977 Cherokee Chief WT "Moytoy" (current project: engine start next step)
1967 Super Wag (next up)
1969 J3600 "El Presidente"
1983 Wagoneer "Hulu"
1979 and 1980 Wags ... for parts
2014 JKUR "Ruby"
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Re: Power Window Lubes

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Supposedly the EP additives added to greases and oils designed for metal-to-metal contact (gear oils and chassis grease) are not good for plastics. A synthetic grease is recommended ... what's wrong with SylGlide?

White lithium grease in the spray can is meant for general purpose use. Comes in a tube too. Should be ok. I'd not use the wheel bearing grease.
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Re: Power Window Lubes

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I use synthetic marine bearing grease in my RC cars. In 8 years, I've never had any issues with plastic deterioration.
Ron

2005 KJ, Hit-n-Run, 2am 6-17-2012, Totaled. :mad:
1977 SJ J10, 4v360, T18, D20, 37x14s, SOA & SF on tons, still ugly.
1978 SJ Wagoneer, 4v360, QT, 33x12.5s, lift by Sawzall :-bd NOT Running :(
1977 SJ J10, SniperEFI 401, QT, D44s, 31X10.5s :fsj:
2006 KJ
Mars wrote:One man's trans leak is another's penetrating oil :D
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