LS1 to LS2 timing chain-doesn't it need to be lubed?
 

Doesn't the timing chain need to be lightly lubed with a good spray lubricant upon installation?

Just dip it in some oil before you put it on and you should be ok.

It'll be good and covered in oil within 10 seconds of initial startup.

You always want to lube a new TC with oil before break in. Never just throw it on and go. I always lube them with an oil can squirter and turn the engine over a few times with the plugs out to further lubricate the chain.

No lube on mine and its just fine, but it definatley won't hurt anything to lube it up a little. I hear KY jelly works real good. :nod:

i never lubed mine when did my cam swap, ive drove about 6k since then but you might as well.

Lube it up good. I actually used some Redline Assembly Lube on mine. This is splash fed so it will take some time to be properly lubricated, I wouldn't put it on dry. Hit it with an oil can just before installing the timing cover.

No oil ever on mine,havent had any issues with it yet,but guess its whatever u feel better with doing,hope this helps!

I just rubbed a little assembly lube on the inside of the chain and let her rip.

Common sense was gnawing at me to lube it since I opened the package it came in.
I bought the red line assy lube for my cam change, perhaps I'll throw a little of that on there.


Appreciate the thoughts...

BTW- that crank bolt was hell to break free...

Redline is great stuff. I used it on the lobes and bearings on the last cam change. It dissolves instantly as soon as oil hits it. I also used it on the pushrods, rockers and top of the valve stems after soaking the pushrods in oil to pre-fill them.

A little mystery lubricating oil works fine. Thats what I use. It soaks onto the chain and doesn't drip.