Tech - Cam Break In Procedure ?

[rocco16v@netzero.net (L F)]

Do  NOT-NOT-NOT turn the engine over to prime the oil system!!!!  You want
that sucker to fire INSTANTLY and take it up to about 2000rpm.
It's the slow cranking and idling that wipes cam lobes free of their
lubricant!

Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Pieper" <rapieper@yahoo.com>
To: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: Tech - Cam Break In Procedure ?


> I've always just used break-in lube and conventional oil and keep
> varying the RPMs.  Also you may want to "prime" the oil system by
> turning it over with no plugs until the pressure builds up.  After
> maybe 500 miles change oil and filter to whatever you normally use.
>
> You're sure to hear some differing opinions...let's see what comes out.
> Ron
>
> --- Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
> >     I am putting in a new G-cam in my car and was looking for
> > opinions on
> > break in procedures.  In particular, is there a concern with using
> > synthetic
> > oil for the first few oil changes?  I know using synthetic oil with
> > a new
> > motor not advised for the first couple of oil changes but how about
> > just the
> > cam?  Any other constructive comments would be welcome.
> >     BTW, I have been using synthetic oil in the car for the last 120
> > k.
> > Rick Kellner
> > 84 8V
> >
> >
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