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Author Topic: Engine assembly lube  (Read 422 times)

Offline skyblu79

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Engine assembly lube
« on: July 05, 2024, 10:06:51 AM »
I used ENGINE ASSEMBLY LUBE Permatex Ultra Slik to rebuild the engine, mostly on the rocker rods, cams, and crankshaft and a little on the valve rocker.

I wonder if how much this lubricant is compatible with engine oil.
Should the oil be changed after (10 miles/km?), after the entire engine has been lubricated?

Can I wait until I have driven 1000 km (600 miles) and then do an oil change, or should I do an oil change first to remove the ENGINE ASSEMBLY LUBE residue?

I did an engine overhaul/inspection, but there is nothing new, just the piston rings.
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Engine assembly lube
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2024, 12:24:06 PM »
I wouldn't get too concerned about this you can wait until you get to the usage you stated .
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Offline dogshome

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Re: Engine assembly lube
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2024, 01:15:34 PM »
Not sure assembly lube required for just new rings, but a very safe practice in case the engine was dry.

I couldn't see any instructions, but a non-motor-oil compatible engine assembly lube would be a conflict of purpose. Like solder that melts at a higher temperature than the PCB, or housebricks that dissolve in water. Or like the Cybertruck, an off-roader with a huge range that isn't either. Engine flush is a different thing and they do say put it in, get it out.

1,000 miles would seem a nice safe period. I'd probably go longer for just piston rings.  :)
« Last Edit: July 12, 2024, 01:17:43 PM by dogshome »
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Re: Engine assembly lube
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2024, 09:07:20 PM »
BMW's have what is called the wasted spark ignition system , both sparkplugs fire at the same time .
I had problems with the red and black coil, I had .7 ohms primary circuit resistance .
Replaced the coil with a Dynatek brown coil 1.5 ohms and solved the issue .
Motorhead Electric has this coil for about $96 including a mounting bracket .
Euro Motoelectric has a house brand coil for $69 then you need a mounting bracket for $10 .
I have done business with both of these aftermarket businesses for 25 plus years never an issue with them .
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!