driveshaft slip joint grease???

[melmount]

Whats the blue stuff on the slip joint called? I wire brushed most of mine off?
It was kind of chewed up and rough.(blue stuff was) What is the type of grease I need to use? Should the blue be put back on then grease? or just grease?

[Rob]

that is the type of grease used to lubricate the slip spline

[melmount]

what do I ask for? where can I get it? any parts stores? The blue stiff is the grease? looked more like coating then grease was on it. Being a used truck someone might if just used regular grease. I think the slip yoke is worn. I am probably oredering one from powerstrokeshop.com but need the grease too? so Whats it called?
thx

[Tampa450]

the light blue Ford grease is teflon grease

[Rob]

it is pretty expensive i guess, i talked to a ford tech here a while back and he said i could also use the blue marine grease if i wanted to..you might try that.

[NCHornet]

Marine grease is what I use, tractor supply has it as does most auto stores.

NCH

[melmount]

110441108546 this is an ebay auction number heres the link
FORD MOTORCRAFT GREASE XG-8 PTFE LUBE:eBay Motors (item 110441108546 end time Oct-08-09 15:30:35 PDT)
its xg-8lube? is this the ford stuff?
thx

[asa400ex]

Originally Posted by melmount

110441108546 this is an ebay auction number heres the link
FORD MOTORCRAFT GREASE XG-8 PTFE LUBE:eBay Motors (item 110441108546 end time Oct-08-09 15:30:35 PDT)
its xg-8lube? is this the ford stuff?
thx

Is this the grease you are to use when you have a clunk noise when you first take off from a dead stop? I was told to put some Ford grease on the driveshaft in order to get rid of the noise. The thought it came in a can from Ford around $30

Any help or suggestions

Thanks

[chrispaine]

I just used regular old wheel bearing grease, no good?

[Rob]

No need to buy the high dollar stuff. Marine grease will do the job.