Acura Integra Injecting Grease into BallJoints with Needle

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @jasonmatheney9425
    @jasonmatheney9425 Рік тому +14

    This is a great hack to extend the life of a ball joint! But 2 things 1) one injection point needed! 2) You should go the the highest point of the boot to avoid seepage! and Super glue the hole after

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому +1

      True I just did Tesla today from very top point

    • @queenslander954
      @queenslander954 5 місяців тому

      Good one Jase , I knew there was something I liked about you 👊

    • @retiredhappy466
      @retiredhappy466 3 місяці тому

      Your comments answered my only two questions..
      Thanks!

  • @thomassaylorrealtorlicense8763

    many thanks to the original poster and the commentary. Learned a lot here. Modern Mercedes "engineered like no other car in the world" ostensibly saves their buyers money by given you a "no grease" chassis. I think the real idea is to get you to the dealer to replace all this "no grease" stuff for thousands of $. Now, rather than take the S550 to the dealer i'm gonna spend 10 bucks and buy a grease needle. Tip of the hat to RB and you rest of the guys. Thanks!

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for the comment buddy! Yup I just did this to my Tesla model y $10 needle and book problem resolved it was squeaking

  • @iwillnotcomply2002
    @iwillnotcomply2002 2 роки тому +4

    I had this done today to my Ford falcon ball joints works very well no strange noise anymore. This video show what they did injection grease fantastic

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Usully I use this to find which joint is making noise then replace it more like diagnostic step anyways if u do this often to suspension it will last longer

  • @endl3sdrmzz
    @endl3sdrmzz 2 роки тому +4

    Good stuff. I greased the ball joints today and the squeaky sound went away. I figured at first it was def the grease dried out. The mechanic who worked on my car before did not applied enough grease. I took my tire off to have better access to the joints. I believe anyone is able to do this.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +3

      Yup easy and it will last longer how ever if u get that noise back replace it

  • @redpine8665
    @redpine8665 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Now soak the whole wheel well with Fluid Film!

  • @shanew3293
    @shanew3293 2 роки тому +2

    I do the same.. I use Permatex silicone to seal hole. Good Job

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Nice yeah that should lock up the tiny hole

  • @matzpimp
    @matzpimp 3 роки тому +1

    I'm glad yours work. Mine broke right away

  • @GaryYoung-eq1ph
    @GaryYoung-eq1ph 2 роки тому +2

    Next, how 2 repair missing boots on the side of road by using split and taped one 4 quick easy fix. (but always check!)

  • @tiztiz5839
    @tiztiz5839 2 роки тому +4

    why don't you use the grease fitting zerk on top of the upper ball joint , 3:58

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Yeah it jammed up and I like it this way some joking don’t have fittings so it works out good

  • @bronniesboy
    @bronniesboy 2 роки тому +3

    Hi did you add a sealer or rtv to the rubber to seal the holes?. Did they hold the grease out?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      With this tiny pin u don’t need to seal it but if u want put bit silicon

  • @amerlin388
    @amerlin388 2 роки тому +6

    I saw another video where some silicon caulk was used to patch over the needle hole.
    I don't know if this would help or even hold up over time, but couldn't hurt.
    What's your thought on doing similar for the CV joints?
    I'm thinking of proactively treating my 2013 Elantra GT with very low miles, injecting Motorkote Hyper Lubricant next spring.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Oh yeah I done cv joints like this before and putting sealer on wouldn’t do much but it’s better than nothing

    • @jordangreyling8820
      @jordangreyling8820 Рік тому

      i havent managed to get any silicone sealent to work. just have to have a tiny hole in the boot

    • @TienBuilds
      @TienBuilds 5 місяців тому

      Liquid electrical tape you good

  • @deplorabledave1048
    @deplorabledave1048 6 місяців тому +3

    Degrease and seal hole with FRESH Shoe Goo.
    NOT RTV, silicone or Super Glue!!

  • @kenyottahaire5102
    @kenyottahaire5102 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video dude! My Ford edge is the same way🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg 2 роки тому +3

    Why would you compromise the boot if there is a zerk fitting on the top? The grease will just pump around the joint into the boot. This was dumb.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      It’s jammed the fitting is jammed

    • @user-jt6nw6wm5q
      @user-jt6nw6wm5q 2 роки тому +2

      @@RBTheMechanic dude you can unscrew the fitting and clean it from inside out. Trust me, pinching holes in the rubber boot is not the way to go, especially when this beautiful car has one of these fittings. cheers

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@user-jt6nw6wm5q when things are jammed they r jammed what if fitting snap? But it a good idea also most originals don’t have fittings tiny hole it locks it self

    • @user-jt6nw6wm5q
      @user-jt6nw6wm5q 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic normally you wouldn't even need to unscrew the fitting, just clean from outside and push the valve in with a flat head screwdriver. as soon as you see movement you can use the grease gun. just jack up the car and grease until it starts making cracking noise or until a small amount of grease comes out. that's the way we used to lube front axles on lorrys

    • @rds300ex
      @rds300ex Рік тому

      It actually works. Most factory joints don't have grease fittings. I normally drill a hole and install one but I have tried this method and it actually works, it creates enough pressure in the rubber boot to lube the ball in the joint.

  • @hiwaystrailingadventures
    @hiwaystrailingadventures Рік тому +3

    Cool video. Hopefully save me 600 bucks on control arms. A lot of stuff replaced for no reason.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому +2

      Yeah if u grease it regularly it will last longer for the life span

  • @finoreviews_j3752
    @finoreviews_j3752 2 роки тому +1

    On these ball joints are they similar to the newer acuras? I definitely have noise coming from the lower ball joint want to try this method but I see your a mechanic would you say I can?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah same stuff new ones are built in to control arm k believe

  • @Heenfio
    @Heenfio Рік тому +2

    What type of grease should I use on my Mitsubishi ?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      Same they packing greaser u can just ask at autozone they will give it to u and u can buy the grease gun there

  • @andyp3213
    @andyp3213 2 роки тому +2

    should you have the weight off the car when doing this?

  • @georg_der_falsche3560
    @georg_der_falsche3560 3 роки тому +2

    Before you puncture your ball joint, please remove the rust on this car.
    Puncturing the rubber will alow water entering the inside of the ball joint

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      The hole is very tiny and it closes with rubber force but if I like tiny bit of silicon would close up if you want more security

    • @michaelreece458
      @michaelreece458 3 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic That's how l do it, clean the rubber and just a dab of silicone.

    • @pertuancreek5174
      @pertuancreek5174 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaelreece458 I clean the rubber then put rubber protectant such as Armorall to rejuvenate it and make it less brittle so it lasts a long time. Then I use a needle to pump some high quality CRC synthetic grease that won't attack plastic or rubber. I remove the needle and clean off any grease residue. Then I put a small amount of super glue to seal the hole (I also used silicone blue sealant over the super glue.) It works great on ball joints, tie rods but I haven't tried CV joints because my vehicle is rear wheel drive.

    • @mpcp27
      @mpcp27 Рік тому +1

      @@pertuancreek5174 .. Thanks for the info
      ..I wanted to ask 2 questions.. How often do you have to add grease, once a year? And would repeated punctures of the rubber boot not weaken the boot to tearing after some years?

  • @nishia164
    @nishia164 Рік тому +1

    Hey is that a bobcat grease gun ? If so, where do I get the needle for it ?

  • @leiladaquil6587
    @leiladaquil6587 2 роки тому +1

    It looks that your idea sir can be used also in lubricating cv bearing?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      You it sure can be used for that

    • @gene2200
      @gene2200 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I've pulled cv joints apart while replacing them, it's more like thin gear lube in them. If you puncture them better make sure hole is definitely sealed well!!!

  • @Isgood2beKing
    @Isgood2beKing 3 роки тому

    Thank for your time,
    One thing my is jammed up and these will help, but where to buy it did you mod yourself? How?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      I got it from my local part store Buywise auto parts. U can prolly find it Autozone or pepboys

    • @Isgood2beKing
      @Isgood2beKing 3 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic thank you friend, just in case i have find out other using permanex silicone to cover the pin hole, after 3 moths he replace the non grease fitting ON THE UPPER ball but the silicone still working,
      In case you care of course

  • @daveerrington5166
    @daveerrington5166 8 місяців тому +1

    What attachment are you using?

  • @Dan-nr3om
    @Dan-nr3om Рік тому +3

    All these comments about sealing the hole... no need to the boot will seal that tiny hole on its owns

  • @anthonyk
    @anthonyk 3 дні тому +1

    I like to use red and tacky

  • @raffaelle462
    @raffaelle462 2 роки тому +1

    can you do this on your cv rubber boot aswell?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      I have done it!!!! Got video comming eventually

  • @ChristopherSeaDawg
    @ChristopherSeaDawg Рік тому

    Where do you get a needle like that?

  • @reyhaandar882
    @reyhaandar882 3 роки тому +2

    Which grease, lithium or silicon?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      It’s regular black grease for joints

    • @williamfoster4268
      @williamfoster4268 3 роки тому

      #2 lithium or calcium sulf

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@williamfoster4268 lithium

    • @williamfoster4268
      @williamfoster4268 3 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic either one will work, they are compatible. I prefer the CSG.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@williamfoster4268 yeah good stuff and keep it lubed makes it last longer I offer this service to my customer every like 15k miles

  • @jesus1sl0rd56
    @jesus1sl0rd56 3 роки тому

    Where do I get the gun and needle

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      You can get the from Autozone or pep boys

  • @georg_der_falsche3560
    @georg_der_falsche3560 3 роки тому +1

    You could glue the puncturing holes with sealing

    • @rafaelbrown2122
      @rafaelbrown2122 3 роки тому

      Hello George what sealant should I use?

    • @deplorabledave1048
      @deplorabledave1048 6 місяців тому

      @@rafaelbrown2122
      Shoe Goo. NOT silicone or super glue.

  • @codyt.346
    @codyt.346 Рік тому +1

    I did this today.

  • @jgjays6525
    @jgjays6525 3 роки тому +1

    😂 there’s nothing wrong with that car, crooked mechanic

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +3

      It’s only to grease up the joints to prevent it from going bad this will give it longer life

    • @sergvegas5446
      @sergvegas5446 3 роки тому

      Nooo dude Just change the whole part! Your not a mechanic! . Puerto ricans!🤣

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@sergvegas5446 the joint wasent bad just updating on lubercation

    • @michaelreece458
      @michaelreece458 3 роки тому +4

      @@RBTheMechanic Exactly....the grease eliminates the squeaking and also lessens the wear on the joint. If more people did this their ball joints would out last their car.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      @@michaelreece458 I been recommending this to my customers for years had good success I rarely see bad ball joint of my regular customers

  • @MrWhitedizzle
    @MrWhitedizzle 2 роки тому +1

    🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq
    @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 7 місяців тому +1

    Those cars are junk