Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Greasing front suspension

Trying to grease the front suspension lower nipples not a problem uppers not a chance have checked the nipples but try as I can they won't take any grease is this a problem ? The car trys to self centre a lot better now but not completely. It's a 2015 plus 4 with power steering which has stood for 3 to 4 years with no use. Sorry if this is covered elsewhere if there is somebody close to CH8 North wales that has a higher power grease gun I'm happy to pay obviously to see if any grease can get in. Also the exposed lower portion of the upright looks like it will get covered in road grime and grit should this be cleaned or left alone.

I suggest poking a pin in the nipple to free off the ball-bearing before attaching the gun.Can make a huge difference.

Are you certain the grease gun head is attached fully to the lower nipples John such that you cannot pull gun off off nipple head when they are in line? (tilt and twist needed to remove). If not grease will just pour out of the sides of gun head.

It might be difficult with lowers due to nipple angle but beware of over tightening them to allow easier attachment angle as I believe they use a taper thread and are easy to shear off.

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If the nipples are too long the threaded part can rest against the king pin. GoMog is worth reading on greasing issues

Try loosening the the grease nipple where it goes into the oiler bolt ,they have a long thread, then see if you can get any grease in and or if any escapes from the threads around the oiler bolt. This might be enough to clear a blocked oiler.
Exactly what grease gun are you using, I'm afraid it does have to have something of the he-man about it and if the nipple attachment end is cheap or plasticky then It just won't be powerful enough or secured enough. I have used hypoid 80/90 gear oil in a gun before to help free blocked oilways, you'd be surprised how little it takes for them to become blocked with hardened dry grease. You only need to introduce a little, probably under 5 mls and that usually helps move things along!

The lower exposed part you asked about, I suppose you mean the lower area of the main spring where you can see the pin? And possibly below that where the small rebound spring is? Yes keep it clean! In fact aim to keep all your suspension spotlessly clean. Grease is constantly finding its way out ,both passively and when in use. More so when you have just greased them! The airflow around these parts tends to spread it all over the suspension and hub and this carries grit and muck with it and soon compromises the efficiency of the suspension, and steering and you have described beautifully how dry or dirty suspension starts to be compromised with for example, the self centering ability becoming less efficient and the ride will become much harsher too!. You'll start getting kick back through the steering wheel and the front end will get very crash/bang.

On the bright side, this is very common as a problem. Owners often believe that as the grease won't go in it must be full and not need any so accept that all is well when in fact it's not. when sorted you will be surprised how much grease you will put in and over 500-1000 miles most will find its way out! Hence the dirty suspension. I might be a tad obsessive but I clean my suspension after most trips, two at mast with a visual after every journey. Makes cleaning easier though! I think you are in for a real treat when your's is all cleaned and lubed up as it really will transform the car.

The drilling in the kingpin for the top nipple is a really small bore, so getting grease through can be slow. Sometimes using a grease gun is more an art than a science.

When I was using my mog in all weathers, come greasing time I would do the greasing then, having cut a piece the right size to go round three times, apply clingfilm. Holds itseif in place. Stops grease spraying on discs and easy to remove for a fresh layer at next greasing.
I've mentioned it before but haven't seen it become commonplace...l