TDi hydraulic lifters - prime or not?

BobSpounge

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Replacing a worn cam and hydraulic lifters on my PD130 golf. Google has the usual conflicting advice on whether to steep in oil/prime or just put them in as they come.

I'm edging toward just putting them in with a bit of assembly lube smeared on the surfaces and cranking a few times with the injector loom disconnected once everything is back together

Any advice?
 

Nicky

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I would always have done it the way you’ve mention, Iain. Soaked in a tub of oil prior to fitting and then the timing belt set and checked, then engine cranked over to make sure the oil light goes out before allowing to fire.
 
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