MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
Post by: lambera on January 24, 2015, 06:31:48 pm

So I am going to change my cam follower tomorrow and was just wondering if the new one needs oiling at all?
From what I can see and what I was told, is that it already comes lubricated in the little container is this correct ?

Thanks Alex.

Title: Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
Post by: rich83 on January 24, 2015, 06:41:38 pm

Correct.... it comes slightly oiled. No need to lube it  :happy2:

Title: Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
Post by: lambera on January 24, 2015, 06:46:41 pm

Ok cheers mate

Title: Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
Post by: Tortaruga on January 24, 2015, 07:22:57 pm

I dipped it into engine oil when I changed mine. It almost slipped off the end of my finger into the depths of the engine bay, just to let you know.

Title: Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
Post by: vRSAlex on January 25, 2015, 03:15:02 pm

I use a little engine assembly lube when fitting them.  If you don't have that then a little engine oil will do, as some come less pre oiled than others.