Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube

[Alex156]

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,

[mw-wax]

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.

[Tortaruga]

I just used oil too. As soon as you start the car it'll be bathed in oil anyway.

[bacillus]

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.

[Human Joist]

I think they come already oiled from VW

[xjay1337]

Got some oil off the dipstick when I changed mine.