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do i need to soak my lifters in oil

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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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i have a 2002 chevy cavalier and i am replacing the cam shaft and i need to know if i have to soak the lifter in oil before i install them. and if so for how long/
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 4:58 PM
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yes you should soak lifters in oil I use lite white grease on cam when I install them
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 5:55 PM
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okay thank you very much
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 6:03 PM
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anytime 02cav
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