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What kind of assembly lube do you guys use?

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Default What kind of assembly lube do you guys use?

Just wondering what kind of assembly lube to use for head rebuild? Checked with Honda and they told me they don't have one.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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royal purple
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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royal purple
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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synthetic lube
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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most mechanics just use regular engine oil... as long as u torque everything properly u should be good to go.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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permatex slick stuff
BG pre lube

ill let you know how it works after i break my new motor in, thats what i used
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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KY
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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i use a thin layer of grease for the cam lobes. it allows it to stick better for inital start up, when there is no oil at all going through the system.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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STP or Royal Purple
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