Moly Assembly Lube

OVERVIEW

Building a high-performance air-cooled engine is an exercise in precision, and the most critical moment of that engine''s life is the first 20 minutes of operation. EMPI Moly Assembly Lube is the professional builder''s insurance policy against the catastrophic failure of flat-tappet camshafts and lifters. In the air-cooled world, where splash lubrication is the primary source of oil for the cam, the initial startup creates immense friction and heat before the oil pump has fully pressurized the galleries. This high-grade molybdenum disulfide formula creates a tenacious, high-pressure barrier that prevents metal-to-metal contact during those first vital rotations, ensuring that your expensive performance camshaft and lifters "mate" correctly rather than destroying each other during the break-in phase.

This isn''t just standard grease; it is a specialized lubricant designed to stay exactly where you put it. Unlike assembly oils that can drip off parts while the engine sits on the stand awaiting installation, EMPI''s Moly Lube clings to bearing journals, cam lobes, and rocker arms with incredible adhesion. It is specifically engineered to dissolve into the engine oil after the break-in period is complete, meaning it won''t clog your oil galleries or bypass valves. Whether you are building a stock 1600cc daily driver or a high-revving 2332cc drag motor, using this lube on every sliding surface is the difference between a motor that lasts 100,000 miles and one that flat-taps a lobe within the first hour of run-time.

FITMENT

This assembly lube is essential for all Volkswagen air-cooled engine builds and is compatible with the following models and engine types:

• Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1): 1946-1979 (All 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc based engines)
• Volkswagen Bus / Transporter (Type 2): 1950-1979 (Including 1600cc upright and 1700cc, 1800cc, 2000cc Type 4 engines)
• Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: 1955-1974
• Volkswagen Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback): 1961-1973
• Volkswagen Thing (Type 181): 1973-1974
• Volkswagen Type 4 (411 and 412): 1968-1974
• Custom Applications: Dune Buggies, Sand Rails, Trikes, and Formula Vee racers using VW-based powerplants.

SPECS

• Manufacturer: EMPI
• Part Number: 27-0160-0
• GTIN: 707924442823
• Chemical Base: High-Concentration Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly)
• Primary Use: Cam Lobes, Lifter Faces, Crankshaft Bearings, and Rod Bearings
• Consistency: High-Adhesion Paste (Anti-Drip)
• Oil Compatibility: Soluble in mineral, semi-synthetic, and full-synthetic break-in oils
• Weight: 0.1 lb. (Convenient single-use size for most engine builds)

PRO TIPS

1. The "No-Idle" Break-In Rule

Once you fire up a new engine with EMPI Moly Lube, never let it idle. You must immediately bring the RPMs up to between 2,000 and 2,500 for at least 20 minutes. This ensures that the oil slinging off the crankshaft provides enough secondary lubrication to the camshaft while the moly lube does its