Subject	(From what I was told) ATF acts as a light lubricant for...
Posted by	-Grimm- on February 13, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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In Reply To	Interesting. Why ATF instead of engine oil? posted by ZXoltan on February 12, 2020 at 02:59 PM
Message	initial start to keep the rings from hanging up. Unlike oil, it burns off quickly and wont foul the plugs or cause cylinder wall glazing so the result should be better seated piston rings (vs oil on the walls) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 300ZX NA 5 Sp KH6 (Gone) 1990 300ZX NA Auto 2+2 732 (Gone) 1991 300ZX TT 5 Sp TH1 (Gone) 1990 300ZX TT 5 Sp KH6 (Gone) 1990 300ZX TT 5 Sp 326 (GT600R E85) 2001 Honda Civic EX (DD) 2004 G35 Sport 6MT (DD) 2014 Nissan Murano (DD) 1969 Chevy C10 383/TH350 (Toy) 1969 Chevelle LS1/T56 (Toy)
Follow Ups	Starting rebuilt engine guidance - Kvert 19:38:03 02/07/20 From what I understand you disconnect the fuel system (n/m) - ctheobal 21:02:06 02/07/20 To prime oil - BlackholeZ 22:47:03 02/07/20 2nd - vorpalZed 09:28:41 02/08/20 And keep a wrench handy to clang on a jackstand. (n/m) - MixManMash 15:36:08 02/08/20 *rolls eyes... whistles* (n/m) - vorpalZed 22:16:03 02/08/20 lol thats so messed up... i swear I'd grab the nearest - nonstopna 18:51:02 02/09/20 If you're really that concerned, check out this prelube tank - Polishzx 23:17:45 02/07/20 Also the CAS position should be fine. Check if you have any - Polishzx 23:26:48 02/07/20 Yeah those are nice. - BlackholeZ 01:28:09 02/08/20 I've fired up many new longblocks.. - Stanky (BC) 11:02:26 02/08/20 I did the same, no issues. - platinumist 13:38:40 02/08/20 This. (n/m) - MixManMash 15:33:26 02/08/20 Agreed. I do the same. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 12:50:17 02/10/20 i used Guapo's guide in the faq section. but - slayer fan 13:23:16 02/08/20 Assembly lube on bearing surfaces and cam shaft/lifters - ZXRider 20:08:56 02/08/20 Re: Assembly lube on bearing surfaces and cam shaft/lifters - nonstopna 19:02:48 02/09/20 I was told any assembly lube on the cylinder walls - ZXRider 20:22:40 02/09/20 ^Correct - -Grimm- 13:12:31 02/10/20 Interesting. Why ATF instead of engine oil? - ZXoltan 14:59:44 02/12/20 (From what I was told) ATF acts as a light lubricant for... - -Grimm- 13:06:56 02/13/20 I did have a problem building oil pressure - Rocket man 18:01:09 02/09/20 This is what I have done for the Z as well - -Grimm- 13:15:06 02/10/20 Re: Starting rebuilt engine guidance - Kvert 07:02:31 02/17/20 Re: Starting rebuilt engine guidance - Kvert 07:47:02 02/17/20
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