RWS 34 Strip/Buff/Clean/Vortek/Lube and Krytox

[hawk45]

My 30 days is just about up on my new 34 and have the Vortek kit (standard and docile springs).  I'm getting my plans and materials together for the strip down, buffing/sanding of internal parts, cleaning and installing of the kit.

One of the big questions I have is on the Vortek kit install.  It comes with lube, and I also have some moly (Air Venture brand), but I've been reading about Krytox.  Before I start putting this thing back together.  Would I be best to skip the supplied Vortek lube, skip the moly and just use one or more of the Krytox products?  If so, which ones do I need?  I see they make grease and oil and in various viscosities and formulas (205 vs 207, etc). I've read a bunch of threads but see different suggestions in many of them so looking for a little guidance.

Finally, any special notes on where to apply the lubes vs following the Vortek instructions?

Thanks for helping a noob.
John

[Pellet Slinger]

I'm a bit of a Noob also but, I think It's best to stick with the stuff they supplied. It's already lubed under the plastic sleeve. The instructions show you where to apply the grease.
Lets see what the "experts" say.

Glen

[chuckinohio]

  I use Ultimox 226 on everything.
  Ultimox 226 is the overseas version of  the Krytox GPL grease.

 Moly works for metal to metal, but the carrier will eventually evaporate, leaving you with dry gritty gunk. Most Moly based lubes will also diesel if used liberally or incorrectly in the compression tube.

  Your Vortek kit should come already lubed in the rear two piece guide, unless you ordered it dry. You can run it as is, or pull it apart and relube it with slickum of your choice.

  The guy to quiz for the ultimate rundown on Krytox or Ultimox is Ed Canoles or 'NCED', which I believe is his forum handle.

[T-Higgs]

+1 on ultimox.

[Roadworthy]

Krytox or Ultimox is good stuff, possibly even better than moly.  Do not mix the two!!  They do not play well together.  The Krytox/Ultimox instructions should point that out.  If either comes in contact with a moly based lube little balls are formed which kind of roll your lube away.

[hawk45]

Krytox or Ultimox is good stuff, possibly even better than moly.  Do not mix the two!!  They do not play well together.  The Krytox/Ultimox instructions should point that out.  If either comes in contact with a moly based lube little balls are formed which kind of roll your lube away.

Yep.  I read that in a thread and that is why was asking.  Figure I'd do it right from the start instead of having to worry about mixing down the road if I went with the lubes I currently have the first time around.