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Old 06-30-2011, 09:42 PM
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engine has been sucking up oil, had my lifters and valve covers replaced along with a gaskets but problem was still apparent but not as bad. so my mechanic is talking to the manager about dropping a new engine in. he was just going to redo the rings in mine but guess he changed his mine. im excited. does anyone know how the break in procedure usually go for a new engine.
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:02 PM
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Nice and easy for the first 5k and change the oil
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If it's brand new or freshly rebuilt, change the oil at about 800 miles to get all of the assembly crap (cam lube, dust, etc.) out of the motor.
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Take er right to the track if it's gonna break, break it big
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Originally Posted by Mels SS
Nice and easy for the first 5k and change the oil
Does this mean your car will be broke in this year?
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Next year, maybe.

Run it easy for 1000 or so, then change the oil. I've read a lot of different break-in periods.
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Originally Posted by LS1 Racing
If it's brand new or freshly rebuilt, change the oil at about 800 miles to get all of the assembly crap (cam lube, dust, etc.) out of the motor.
This was the same as what I have always been told.
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