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which lube to assemble / install camshaft?
2003 civic 1.7 DX

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which lube do I use to assemble / re-install my camshaft?

Do I use M-77 or something else?

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Re: which lube to assemble / install camshaft?
If it's gonna be running within a couple days I just use normal engine oil.
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Re: which lube to assemble / install camshaft?
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If it's gonna be running within a couple days I just use normal engine oil.
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How is it that the cam doesnt have any bearings?
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Re: which lube to assemble / install camshaft?
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How is it that the cam doesnt have any bearings?
You mean bearing inserts. That's the way it is made.
That's pretty standard throughout the industry.... I can't think of any OHC aluminum heads that use separate bearing inserts for the cams.
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