Zerk fittings

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

It has finally gotten warm enough for me to get out and work on my car this 
spring.  In the process of going through my usual routine it occured to me 
that many of you might not realize that every type III front end has four 
(4!) Zerk (grease) fittings that need to be lubricated periodically.  I hit 
mine twice a year, spring and fall, which is probably more often than 
necessary, but there is no harm in lubing these often.

To do the best job, jack the front wheels off the ground while doing this 
job.  That lets the new grease get all around the bearings.

Many of these cars have suffered because their owners (and/or servicers) did 
not know about these fittings, or only spotted the bottom two.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
       jadney@vwtype3.org              jadney@vwtype3.org
                             Laura Kepner-Adney
                             Madison, Wisconsin
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