cam swap change oil?
08-03-2004, 02:31 PM
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cam swap change oil? do i need to change the oil? im putting in a new oil pump and the instructions say to lower the pan, do i need to drain the oil first? also what oil do you recommend for breakin, i use amsoil 5w30 now. thanks.
08-03-2004, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hourang
do i need to change the oil? im putting in a new oil pump and the instructions say to lower the pan, do i need to drain the oil first? also what oil do you recommend for breakin, i use amsoil 5w30 now. thanks.
08-03-2004, 03:36 PM
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I would change it, drive it for a day or two (Assuming you will put about 100 miles on it) then change the oil again and you should be good to go.
When I drop my oil pan down I always drian it first, never tried to leave the oil in the pan...
When I drop my oil pan down I always drian it first, never tried to leave the oil in the pan...
08-03-2004, 03:41 PM
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yeah all the install instructions i read never say anything about draining the oil nor do they mention in the items needed that i need oil. its like $50 for an oil change with this amsoil stuff, uggh!!
08-04-2004, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Quick 99
drain it, and when u put the cam in change it again at 500mi. do a filter and oil both times
