Just wondering what exactly is this stuff? Gimmick?
Seems popular http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...bdenum&spell=1
Can it be done to our engines...?
Dont mind me, its early..

 

Edit: I will now hammer my reply for being off topic as to Molybdenum COATING vs. actual Molybdenum percentages in engine components.



For an off topic reply continue reading.

http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pu...ty/molybdenum/

Sounds like they use a percentage of it in the engine components for strength and hardness. Not a gimmick, but probably one solution of many to strengthen engine parts and really cant be touted as better or more superior than a better forging process for a more traditional steel base, but chances are that there is a small percentage in most honda engine components.



[Modified by UTCiv, 3:18 PM 10/29/2002]

 

Molybdenum has been in use for years and years on all sorts of applications. It's low friction properties make it so special.

Definitely not a gimmick.




[Modified by Inlinefour, 12:56 PM 10/29/2002]

 

Molybdenum is not a strengthener. It is an anti-friction barrier much like how Teflon (PTFE) works with cooking equipment.

If we - for example - take a piston ring under an electron microscope, you will see that the surface is not perfectly smooth, but rather made up of ridges (imagine the Rocky Mountains). Molybdenum is used to fill these gaps and create a much more smoother surface. This, in turn, lowers friction and reduces wear.

Like Inlinefour said, this stuff has been around for years...mainly used in applications such as guns.

Redline Motor Oil uses a fair amount of Molybdenum as an anti-wear agent. Others, such as Royal Purple, Schaeffer's, Mobil SuperSyn, Castrol GTX, Valvoline MaxLife just to name a few also use Molybdenum, but not as much as Redline does.

Regards,

Oz

 

I added a Molybdenum additive years ago ( I can't remember the name ) and my balance shaft seal popped out the next day. BTW, the bal shaft seals have a reputation of popping out on H22s. I guess the additive accelerated the process.