[Vwdiesel] Preparing to install Lifter Followers, cam, etc on headT

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> What preparations need to be done to prepare the head for driving?  I 
> thought I had read something about bleeding the followers with oil before 
> installation once, but did not find much useful information in the Bentley.

  Submerge in oil and push up and down until bubbles stop.  That's about 
it.  Almost a non-issue with the oil flow and pressure these things have.

> 
> I also assume that I should use some kind of assembly lube or oil on the 
> camshaft to head bearing surfaces as well. 

  Probably wouldn't hurt.  I usually use a touch of moly grease and/or a 
little synthetic gear oil.  Not quite as touchy as a BB Chevy.

> 
> Any other special considerations?  TDI injectors don't have heat shields, 
> right?
> 
> 

  There are.  They're more of a sealing washer though.
    Loren