When installing a new rebuilt SOHC cylinder head do I need to add more oil ? Looks like the parts have some oil on them. I was just wondering if I needed to pour some oil before added the valve cover. Thanks

 

If the dipstick shows you need oil, then add some.

 

I meant do you normally have to add a little oil on the cam until the oil gets there at start up.
Thanks

 

The rebuilt heads from Advance A didn't look like they had any assembly lube when it was rebuilt that's why I was asking. Some new valves were added and it was decked. So I ending up pouring oil all over the valve train. I turned the engine by hand a few times without the spark plugs in. I changed the the engine oil and filter. I kept out the fuel fuse and turned the engine over a 10 seconds to get more oil on the valve train. I plugged in the fuse and started the car and checked the compression and got 185psi on each cylinder. No trouble codes.

 

None taken. I have never done this before, but I'll take anything apart. I did a lot of research first, you tube videos and Haynes manual and questions here. It was a burnt exhaust valve. It was a repair for my daughter's car.