Clogged zerk fitting (UPDATE)
Clogged zerk fitting (UPDATE)
Both zerk fittings on my sway bar bushings are clogged completely. Any thoughts on how to clean them out? Too many different options online so I want to know from you all.
Last edited by Zack on Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Bruno - 2022 JCW
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
Unscrew them, go to parts store and buy new ones---
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
Wasn't sure if they came out but I will do thatdavester wrote:Unscrew them, go to parts store and buy new ones---
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
Determine if you need 90* or straight zerks for EZ lube
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
The ones that came with the bar when I installed it were 90 degree. Was debating replacing them with straight ones just to create a path of least resistance. Should I remove the fitting and compare it to the new ones before buying them or they all the same style and thread size?davester wrote:Determine if you need 90* or straight zerks for EZ lube
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
they are not all the same. take one out and take it with you to the parts store to get the correct size..
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting
Turns out they are full of grease. The knocking noise are the rubber muffler hangers needing to be replaced
EDIT: Anyone know where I can get the rubber hangers for the mufflers?
EDIT: Anyone know where I can get the rubber hangers for the mufflers?
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting (UPDATE)
Try a muffler shop. Baron would have them...
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Re: Clogged zerk fitting (UPDATE)
New inboard muffler hangers on way from England. £13.68 total. Pretty good deal. Cheaper than the other places I looked including the dealer.
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