Hi guys has been many years since I have played with a Holden red 6 cyl.
Just given my HZ 202 a freshen up and would like to know if I need to prime
the oil pump as you would on a V8 before I fire it up again?
Prime Holden 6 oil pump?
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, Aug 10 2020 05:54 PM
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Posted 10 August 2020 - 11:10 PM
put vasolene in the oil pump it will build up oil pressure on a new motor
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Posted 11 August 2020 - 07:56 AM
My mechanic told me use grease, but I seem to recall hearing on hear not to do this.
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Posted 11 August 2020 - 10:31 AM
Vaseline will dissolve in the oil grease won't.
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Posted 11 August 2020 - 12:48 PM
Just fill it with oil.
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Posted 12 August 2020 - 08:30 AM
Thanks for the replys boys.
I use Vasoline in the V8's so
that's what l will do here.
Cheers
I use Vasoline in the V8's so
that's what l will do here.
Cheers
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