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joshuacain Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:10 pm

I just installed a new piston and cylinder kit. just looking for some advice on the best way to break it in properly :?:

[email protected] Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:33 pm

http://www.aircooled.net/vw-engine-break-in-procedure/

baked beetle Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:18 pm

no other explanation needed. :D

jfats808 Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:54 pm

If its just new P/C's and you did the mock up, theres still oil inside, same cam and lifters; prime the system and start it. Run 15 min shut down, look for deposits in oil, if none-fill as necessary, drive away.

mark tucker Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:31 pm

rings dry,oil on skirt&pins.dont over heat it,but drive it like you stole it, then change the oil&filter in about 40min to an hour.then back to your normal routine.(just dont be stupid & do more than the motor is capable of doing &blow it, remember it's yours.) or do like jon said.
also some manufacturs say to progressivly run it harder with a load, dont lug it down.from easy driven to final full throttel, and you done execpt for the oil&filter change as all the swarf&mettell from the cylinder walls will just end up in youir bearings.



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