Re: Break in period (NoCYet)
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Re: Break in period (NoCYet)
When me and my bro built his 500 hp V8 chevy motor we did the 20 min warm up. Check everything for any problems. Set the timing etc etc. We changed the oil after that. There was some tiny melt flakes like you said you had. After that he ran for 1000 miles then changed again. There was just a little bit more but not much. He changes every 3000 miles now. After the first 3000 miles he went to a synthetic oil. YOu might as well change it. better safe than sorry.
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When me and my bro built his 500 hp V8 chevy motor we did the 20 min warm up. Check everything for any problems. Set the timing etc etc. We changed the oil after that. There was some tiny melt flakes like you said you had. After that he ran for 1000 miles then changed again. There was just a little bit more but not much. He changes every 3000 miles now. After the first 3000 miles he went to a synthetic oil. YOu might as well change it. better safe than sorry.
Re: Break in period (QuickBlackGTi)
The #1 thing you can do to for preventative maintainence, or so I am told
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is change the oil.
If you are getting metal flakes in the oil, which my brother had when he re-did his whole engine, you best change it. I have yet to have anyone tell me changing the only to early or to often is not good.
And regular motor oil is dirt cheap and worth its weight (mind the pun) when you consider how much you dumped into the engine to make it run like a beauty. Once all the flakes are gone and the motor broken in after like 1000miles or whatever, then switch to synthetic.
For breaking in the engine, you know for yourself to be gentle in the beginning but eventually there is two ways to finish the job. Drive like a granny for longer or give her a little every once and while.
My bro chose the latter.
The #1 thing you can do to for preventative maintainence, or so I am told
If you are getting metal flakes in the oil, which my brother had when he re-did his whole engine, you best change it. I have yet to have anyone tell me changing the only to early or to often is not good.
And regular motor oil is dirt cheap and worth its weight (mind the pun) when you consider how much you dumped into the engine to make it run like a beauty. Once all the flakes are gone and the motor broken in after like 1000miles or whatever, then switch to synthetic.
For breaking in the engine, you know for yourself to be gentle in the beginning but eventually there is two ways to finish the job. Drive like a granny for longer or give her a little every once and while.
My bro chose the latter.
Re: Break in period (Bagchus)
quote:[HR][/HR]The #1 thing you can do to for preventative maintainence, or so I am told
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is change the oil.
If you are getting metal flakes in the oil, which my brother had when he re-did his whole engine, you best change it. I have yet to have anyone tell me changing the only to early or to often is not good.
And regular motor oil is dirt cheap and worth its weight (mind the pun) when you consider how much you dumped into the engine to make it run like a beauty. Once all the flakes are gone and the motor broken in after like 1000miles or whatever, then switch to synthetic.
For breaking in the engine, you know for yourself to be gentle in the beginning but eventually there is two ways to finish the job. Drive like a granny for longer or give her a little every once and while.
My bro chose the latter.
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Ditto, except drive it like a granny for 500 miles, then drive it a little harder for the next 300 miles, and then drive it like a granny for 200 more miles, it'll give a goo break in.
If you are getting metal flakes in the oil, which my brother had when he re-did his whole engine, you best change it. I have yet to have anyone tell me changing the only to early or to often is not good.
And regular motor oil is dirt cheap and worth its weight (mind the pun) when you consider how much you dumped into the engine to make it run like a beauty. Once all the flakes are gone and the motor broken in after like 1000miles or whatever, then switch to synthetic.
For breaking in the engine, you know for yourself to be gentle in the beginning but eventually there is two ways to finish the job. Drive like a granny for longer or give her a little every once and while.
My bro chose the latter.
[HR][/HR]
Re: Break in period (Project20v)
lol yeah i used assy lube. I also prelubed the crap out of it with a drill. then I cranked it over for a few secs with the coil wire off till the oil pressure light went out. I wasn't taking no chances there. It's so hard to keep my foot off it and shift at like 3k. it wants to run i can feel it. I took it up to 4500 once so far and I felt it start to really pull.
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I know the rings are seated, It doesn't smoke or consume oil. Of course it only has about 120 miles on it so far.
[Modified by NoCYet, 10:53 AM 2-7-2002]
lol yeah i used assy lube. I also prelubed the crap out of it with a drill. then I cranked it over for a few secs with the coil wire off till the oil pressure light went out. I wasn't taking no chances there. It's so hard to keep my foot off it and shift at like 3k. it wants to run i can feel it. I took it up to 4500 once so far and I felt it start to really pull.
I know the rings are seated, It doesn't smoke or consume oil. Of course it only has about 120 miles on it so far.
[Modified by NoCYet, 10:53 AM 2-7-2002]
Re: Break in period (ToqureinTuner)
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quote:[HR][/HR]i know this is kinda o/t but how would you break in a new vr6 same way you break in a rebuilt?
later..[HR][/HR]
That was the point I was trying to make, you wouldn't break in a new engine the same as a rebuild, sorry If I came off confusing.
later..[HR][/HR]
Re: Break in period (vr6willeatyou)
I went ahead and did a quick drain and refill with valvoline 10w-30. The oil that came out looked like it had a lot of different crap in it. not too much metal though. I think it was mostly assembly lube. I've really been babying it, except for 3 or 4 excursions to 5k. It seems a bit hesitant in the lower rpms, but it takes of like a rocket after 4500. i'm still paranoid it's going to blow up
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. It was my 1st engine rebuild of any kind. I learned the hard way that the VR6 ain't the best choice for a 1st time rebuilder. oh well it runs great so I'll gain confidence as i put more miles on her.
I went ahead and did a quick drain and refill with valvoline 10w-30. The oil that came out looked like it had a lot of different crap in it. not too much metal though. I think it was mostly assembly lube. I've really been babying it, except for 3 or 4 excursions to 5k. It seems a bit hesitant in the lower rpms, but it takes of like a rocket after 4500. i'm still paranoid it's going to blow up
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