hi iggy yeah at least a partial run-in is done at the factory i think - anyways the dealer you got your car from will be able to advise on holdens recommended run in procedure.
andrew > Havn't they already completed a run-in procedure at the factory, before you > even get it? Or at least a partial one? > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Sandejas, Ignacio [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: 28/11/2001 10:46 > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > > Subject: RE: Running in a motor > > > > Thanks for that, but the main thing I should have mentioned is that it is > > a > > new engine (SS Commodore) just want to run her in right... > > > > Thanks > > Iggy Sandejas > > Sydney Aust > > Datsun 1600 FJ20t > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Fergy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 8:59 AM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Running in a motor > > > > > > Iggy, > > > > There a a number of myths regarding the running in of > > a rebuilt engine ( as opposed to a new factory engine) > > > > The only component in an engine that needs to be > > "bedded in" are the rings. This is usually acheived by > > "semi labouring" (NOT pinging) the engine in 3rd gear > > up a steep incline. This forces the rings against the > > walls of the cylinder and they take up the shape more > > quickly. > > > > Vary the engine speed i.e. Dont sit on the same speed > > for long periods of time. Some rebuilders also suggest > > "running in" oil and changing it after approx 500Km. > > > > Hope this helps > > > > Regards > > > > Bruce > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
