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Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam



Bottom line increased rpms = increased oil pressure = more oil to the top 
end. This procedure is not needed with roller cam setups, install and go.

Brian

87 16v
86 8v (parts car)
looking for a white 87 16v or an 85 wolfie



>From: Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>
>To: thescirocco@juno.com, rapieper@yahoo.com
>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Looks like we have conflicting data
>http://www.cranecams.com/instructions/valvetrain/camfail.htm
>
>The "vary the rpm" rule is one that I've heard/read/followed for the
>last 25 years...but if I've never had one fail, and you've never had
>one fail, and we've done it differently, how important is it??
>
>Ron
>--- thescirocco@juno.com wrote:
> > On Thu, 6 Sep 2001 05:49:37 -0700 (PDT) Cheapass Ron
> > <rapieper@yahoo.com>
> > writes:
> >
> > > I certainly will use assembly lube and follow the tried-and-true
> > cam
> > > break-in rules (vary the RPM, stay above 2000 for 1/2 hour, etc.).
> >
> > Huh... That's a new one... <g>
> >
> > Try 20 min @ a constant 2000 RPM...
> >
> > http://members.aol.com/pumaracing/cam1.htm
> >
> > ...And don't forget to change your oil and filter afterwards, since
> > the
> > engine assembly stuff will clog up your oil filter.
> >
> > HTH!!!
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