<strong>Yahoo Message Number: 34863</strong>They do make zirk fittings that appear to be the same as grease able fittings. The clever thing about these is the intake grease end is sealed. Why they are not used in the first place is beyond me. You would think the mfg. would build in the safeguards in to there product. There I go.... wishful thinking again. If anyone is interested I can...