Engine Assembly Lube
 

i heard that white lithium grease is an acceptable lube for assembling my motor(bearings, cams, etc.).

can anybody confirm this? if not i'll just get some redline...

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (eghonda)
 

I use this stuff:
http://turbomafia.com/Arturbo/gsrbuildup/P1010295.JPG

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (Arturbo)
 

I use the same thing arturbo sayd, and for mains and rods i use oil

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (mmuller)
 

I bought a tube of ARP assembly lube, think it was $6.00

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (Arturbo)
 

i use that same crap https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

i was given prolong engine assembly lube by a buddy to try out, im kinda skeptical about trying anything prolong so if anyone has any advice or experience please fill me in. At least its thick

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (eghonda)
 

i like vht assembly lube.comes in a small aresol can and works great

I use a tub of KY, for assembely that is.

Re: (nevin)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nevin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use a tub of KY, for assembely that is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (turbotypeR)
 

I've started using a mix of the green Fed-Mogul stuff, the red clevite stuff, and ARP moly. Nice and thick stuff. Mix in a bowl and apply with fingers. No brush, b/c the bristles might come off or break off into the engine. And, don't clog up the oil feed holes with assy lube.

A former Lingenfelter engine builder gave us that recipe.

still no one that has heard anything about the prolong assy lube.... still really skeptical.

Re: (mattb16a1civic)
 

use redline or just reg.motor oil.it is for initial start up only,and sense your motor uses oil there is no harm done. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emcocktl.gif

Re: (1700anddroping)
 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/....jpg.thumb.jpg

this always works https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

j/k-ARP lube does the job just fine, you can order a pretty big jar from Summit or Jegs

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (eghonda)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eghonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i heard that white lithium grease is an acceptable lube for assembling my motor(bearings, cams, etc.).

can anybody confirm this? if not i'll just get some redline...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do NOT use with lithium based grease or lubes. Whiter Lithium doesnt breakdown in an oil circuit. The breakdown temp is well above the opperating temperature of our engines oil systems and will clog oil gallies, passages, and the pickup screen. The assembly lubes as mentioned earlier would be your best bet.

I use Redline assembly lube.

I used to use that CRC stuff in a tube. But I stopped in favor of the Redline junk.

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (Arturbo)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arturbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use this stuff:
http://turbomafia.com/Arturbo/gsrbuildup/P1010295.JPG </TD></TR></TABLE>Where to get this? (Pep Boys or Autozone or where??) price?

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (Arturbo)
 

Arturbo: can you use that stuff on ARP rod bolts?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arturbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use this stuff:
http://turbomafia.com/Arturbo/gsrbuildup/P1010295.JPG </TD></TR></TABLE>

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (maxxdout)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maxxdout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Do NOT use with lithium based grease or lubes. Whiter Lithium doesnt breakdown in an oil circuit. The breakdown temp is well above the opperating temperature of our engines oil systems and will clog oil gallies, passages, and the pickup screen. The assembly lubes as mentioned earlier would be your best bet.</TD></TR></TABLE>Couldn't have said it better.Lithium = death.it will clog your filter and never leave.I've used a combination of 50w and LUCAS oil stabilizer and it works very well,even when taking apart heads that have set on the shelf for months the lube is in the guides like the day I assembled them.Oh and moly for all bolts that dont go into water.

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (IN VTEC)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IN VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've started using a mix of the green Fed-Mogul stuff, the red clevite stuff, and ARP moly.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Can you tell us more? As in define:

green Fed-Mogul stuff? pix or part no?
red clevite stuff? ditto?
ARP moly..........ok.

Thanks!

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (BigMoose)
 

I used Clevite 77 BearingGard for my assembly of the bottom end, ARP moly for cams and bolts.

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (AzSi22)
 

Redline assembly lube too

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (Bailhatch)
 

Does anyone use some graphite compound for the rod bolts? I have seen this but no sure what is preferred.

I will be starting my first bottom-end build and need to get all the lube for a complete job. Recommendations, including there intended application? http://is.rely.net/1-92-29998-l-1gbM...AmVuBW3hGg.gif

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (93Civic_hb)
 

i always use torqo or royal purple asembly lube its so sticky it says in the bearing long enough for oil to get there ! dont be scared when you go to turn the engine over it will be tough no matter what the stuff is just super sticky its just doing its job my friend thats has 555 with 1400 hp there machanics thats all they use and i always just use arp moly lube for bolts https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (imptricer)
 

Has anyone used or can recommend torco MPZ assembly lube?

Re: Engine Assembly Lube (93Civic_hb)
 

ya good stuff https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif