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Greasing alko chassis

 ·  Posted: 27.07.2013  ·  #1
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 ·  Posted: 27.07.2013  ·  #2
But I do grease my nipples on a regular basis
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 ·  Posted: 28.07.2013  ·  #3
Thanks for reminder Paul i forgot to do my axel this year :'(
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 ·  Posted: 28.07.2013  ·  #4
I was told the new Alko had no nipples to grease.
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 ·  Posted: 28.07.2013  ·  #5
Always get my nipples greased on a yearly basis. All part of the service at Donaghy Motorhomes :)
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 ·  Posted: 28.07.2013  ·  #6
Just done mine no grease went in so i assume its full since last year
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Re: Greasing alko chassis

 ·  Posted: 28.07.2013  ·  #7
Eirebus,

Normally when no grease goes in the nipple might be seized, you can take nipple off with 8 or 10mm spanner and check that grease flows through it,
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 ·  Posted: 29.07.2013  ·  #8
no grease went in on either side so im assuming both are not seized i may get it looked at on next service its a difficult enough DIY job with the van being so low down and axil stands in the way
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Re: Greasing alko chassis

 ·  Posted: 29.07.2013  ·  #9
Replacement nipples are only 1 or €2 and are easy enough to replace just to get the right size but I'd say service lad would know his stuff, :up:

Could save you a lot of hassle judging by what I have read regarding the alko chassis,
I'm on spring at minute so not much to worry about there apart from trying not to break them :police:
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 ·  Posted: 29.07.2013  ·  #10
i have air suspension so ill just pump it up :up:
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 ·  Posted: 31.07.2013  ·  #11
Got mine done on last two services- just hope they were done with weight off the wheels!
Must stress this the next time,

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 ·  Posted: 31.07.2013  ·  #12
Folks I am confused as Simon who services my Adria Vision with an Alko chassis tells me you don't have to grease as it is sealed.
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 ·  Posted: 31.07.2013  ·  #13
if it has nipples it needs greasing

if it has no nipples it needs no greasing

hope this clears up any confusion :up:
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 ·  Posted: 31.07.2013  ·  #14
Quote by mad max

if it has nipples it needs greasing




Is baby oil ok?

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 ·  Posted: 01.08.2013  ·  #15
Ooh dear I have nipples do I need greasing ? I certainly hope so :*
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 ·  Posted: 01.08.2013  ·  #16
different types of greasing me thinks

1) eirebus's type of nipples use a grease gun :-) :up:

2) stu8rty/allys nipples use carlsberg or similar :fgrin: :fgrin: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 01.08.2013  ·  #17
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