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ozzy702
03-19-2005, 10:53 AM
I'm installing a new timing chain and I'm throwing things back together now. I know that I'm supposed to prime the oil pump & system (I took it off and it's dry now) but I don't know how to go about doing it. I also took off the oil pickup tube down in the oil pan and the auto parts store didn't have a gasket for where it attatches to the block. Can I just use a wet-gasket like RTV as long as it's oil resistant? Thanks guys for all your help! Please let me know how to do this, I've gotta get this thing back together or I'm on foot!!!! :Help:

Oatmeal
03-19-2005, 06:33 PM
I've heard that petroleum jelly works good........really.....Hans

Herkaleez
03-19-2005, 07:56 PM
Pack it with white lithium grease before you put your timing cover back on the front of the block.