[Mean Green Z28]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

so your saying pull the cam back out and put assembly lube on it?

If it's already in, I don't think you need to re-do it now. The more times you r&r you increase the chances of getting a scratch/etc. in there. Make sure everything's tightened to spec and the pickup tube o-ring is seated and not cut/off and you should be good. I've done dozens of LSx cam installs and have had no issues. If it's a brand new block with empty galleries, yeah I would say use assembly lube 'cos it'll take a while for the galleries to pump up; however, in a typical cam install, it's almost like you're stating up the engine after a long winter storage 'cos the galleries have oil in them already but they're mostly drained and not under pressure ... That's just me, if you feel comfortable taking it out again, then you should.