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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Default lube for cam install?????
Do most of you guys just use engine oil on the cam before putting it in or should assembly lube be used?
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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Just pour some oil on it and slide her in.
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Just pour some oil on it and slide her in.
Well said!
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Originally Posted by HOSS
Just pour some oil on it and slide her in.
Better ask her nicely first

Assembly lube for when the car will sit a while before firing.
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I used the GM Assembly lube just to be safe, works great.
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all you guys are perverted
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i've always used white lithium grease...never had a problem. just change the oil shortly after a few heat cycles of the springs.
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Originally Posted by Orange Peel
I used the GM Assembly lube just to be safe, works great.
Where can you buy the GM assembly lube? Dealership?
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So, is engine oil safe enough or should the assembly lube be used?

I thought you didn't need to use assembly lube on a roller cam ?
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Oil will be fine if you assemble and fire the engine. Too much time and the oil will just run off. I used assembly lube and white lithium grease on the entire thing, but the motor sat in my heated garage for 4 months before install.
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i used gm assembly lube, any dealership should have it
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Originally Posted by evergreen0077
i used gm assembly lube, any dealership should have it
Yep, the dealership will have it, like $10 I think
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Lubriplate. $5 at any auto parts store.
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So, if using assembly lube, should you change the oil soon after the car has run for a bit after the cam install is done?
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It is always a good idea after doing internal work to change the oil after a short amount of time.
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