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



Thanks Randy and Jim, very good advice. :)

Joe

>>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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>| mailto:jarrett@rpa.net '81 Rabbit Convertible 16v |
>| |
>| Any problem can be solved with the proper application of |
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