Originally Posted by
Don Elzinga
On the autocross car, which sees fresh water with no salt, I use teflon lined joints and generally leave them dry. On a sled, where salt is a factor, I use spray gun oil. Displaces water like the WD40, but also lubricates. Biggest thing to check on the FF after a rain event is the CV joints on the halfshafts. If they ingest water, they will rust and fail. If you open them right after the event you can just leave them open in a warm dry place for a few days and the water will evaporate. If there's any trace of rust color in the grease, dis-assemble, clean and repack. If the balls are pitted, it's time for new joints.
Don