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> How to break it in, Run it hard or take it easy
jporsche914
post Jul 5 2004, 05:21 PM
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I am getting my 1.7L engine rebuilt back to stock specs and i was wondering what would be the best way to break it in. Should i run the engine hard to seat the rings or should i just take it easy and have the rings seat over time??
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post Jul 5 2004, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(jporsche914 @ Jul 5 2004, 04:59 PM)
i just want to know what other people think about his break in method

i say, you try it and let us know how it goes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

it's too late for me, i already got 50 miles on mine ...
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jporsche914   How to break it in   Jul 5 2004, 05:21 PM
Rog914   Break in secrets Look through ALL of this website....   Jul 5 2004, 05:32 PM
redshift   Run it to 23 grand, I think that is what Bruce All...   Jul 5 2004, 05:34 PM
jporsche914   I have looked through that website a couple times....   Jul 5 2004, 05:59 PM
SirAndy   <...   Jul 5 2004, 08:15 PM

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