Rotate engine with new pump?

[Sam's GSX]

Quick question, I've got the engine together with a new oil pump and it is packed with grease, I have installed the timing belt and am trying to get the tension right, but I wasn't sure if I should rotate the crank with the pump being primed, and no oil in the engine.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

There should always be sufficient oil on the crank and rods journals for lubrication at all times. If it is a freshly built bottom end n, the assembler should have used plenty of assembly lube. If it was never opened up to begin with, the existing oil will suffice

 

[Sam's GSX]

I am the assembler haha.
And yes there is plenty of assembly lube on every moving part.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

Then you are free to crank away

 

[Sam's GSX]

Ok sweet thank you

 

[AWD-Tony]

It should be fine but I put an electric impact on the oil pump and primed it before putting the tbelt on for reassurance.

 

[Sam's GSX]

With oil in the engine right?

Only reason I ask is that I have the turbo of the car, to make it easier to lower into the engine bay. But if that is what I should do, I can install the turbo and put oil in if need be

 

[AWD-Tony]

Yes with oil in it.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Be careful packing the oil pump with grease. If it is to thick it wont pump. I had an Oreillys Saturn motor that was built like that. NO OIL PRESSURE. Preferably, assemble it with a generous amount of assembly lube. If the rest of the engine has assembly lube on it, crank it over with the starter, in 5 second bursts, until oil pressure is present. Works for me since I know everything has assembly lube on it.
Up to you if you want to wash the assembly lube out with oil. I personally do not on any of my engines. You will be fine either way.
Marty

 

[Sam's GSX]

Hmmm, if it wasn't all together and sealed, I would probably do it your way (as far as switching the grease with assembly lube)
And I'll think about doing it by cranking with the starter, that's how I did it last time.
Although that pump was used and not opened at any point.
This is a new ACL pump, so I am worried about it, but I just couldn't afford a new OEM pump