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

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Dec 26, 2007 | 06:10 PM

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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?

Dec 26, 2007 | 06:11 PM

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

Dec 26, 2007 | 07:24 PM

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

Dec 26, 2007 | 07:47 PM

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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.

Dec 26, 2007 | 11:11 PM

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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.

Dec 27, 2007 | 12:01 AM

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

Dec 27, 2007 | 01:06 PM

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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.

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Dec 27, 2007 | 03:22 PM

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

Dec 27, 2007 | 07:27 PM

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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...

Dec 27, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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From: Little Rhody

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.