MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Alex156 on February 13, 2014, 10:34:57 pm

Title: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: Alex156 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,

Title: Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: mw-wax 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.

Title: Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: Tortaruga 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.

Title: Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: bacillus 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.

Title: Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: Human Joist on February 13, 2014, 11:28:01 pm

I think they come already oiled from VW

Title: Re: Cam Follower Replacement - Do I Need Engine Assembly Oil/lube
Post by: xjay1337 on February 13, 2014, 11:52:40 pm

Got some oil off the dipstick when I changed mine.