Re: engine dropping in/break in q's.

[Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>]

At 12:07 AM -0700 5/1/01, Joe Doty wrote:
>Two questions arise.  88 16v.
>
>Can I bolt up the trans to the engine block and drop it in as a whole?


Yes.  Probably the easier way (well, if you have an engine hoist). 
You will have to point the trans quite a bit down-angle to maneuver 
it under the frame and into place for mounting; I'd suggest not 
filling the trans with Redline until it's in.


>How many miles should I break it in for?  It's a 9A with all new 
>rings, bearings, and seals.  Some people told me 300,


That's what I was told; drive it 300 miles fairly gently and then 
change the oil.


Jason Cammisa will then advocate beating the living snot out of it 
after that breakin period :-)

Don't forget the initial breakin; once you get it running the first 
time, let it run about 20 minutes, keeping the idle varying between 
2000-3500 RPM to ensure all the new parts seat and get lubricated.


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