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Offline Alex156

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Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« on: February 13, 2014, 10:34:57 pm »
Hi,

Going to replace my cam follower at the weekend and want to know if I should use an engine assembly oil/lube or is it sufficient to just use some engine oil? If I do need engine assembly oil/lube can anyone recommend a readily available high quality brand?

With thanks,

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Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2014, 10:42:12 pm »
Hi, replaced mine not long ago never used any assembly oil just engine oil never had any problems still does not mean I am right though.
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Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2014, 10:51:25 pm »
I just used oil too. As soon as you start the car it'll be bathed in oil anyway.
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Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2014, 11:03:40 pm »
I think most just coat with oil.

APR on the other hand state this when installing their hpfp:
If you are using a new cam follower, be sure to use some moly grease on the camshaft side of the follower for initial break in.
Lubricate the O-ring on the outside body of the APR FSI pump with engine oil.
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Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2014, 11:28:01 pm »
I think they come already oiled from VW
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Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2014, 11:52:40 pm »
Got some oil off the dipstick when I changed mine.
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