<VV> RE: Zero Compression update 3 and engine brake in period question

[Sam & Marissa Andolino]

Thanks for all the replies.  Now I am confused.

According to the Clark's catalog, which is where I bought all my replacement
parts, for turbo moly rings, they say on page 24 "use non-detergent oil
until broken in and no synthetic oil for the first 5,000 miles."

All the replies I received said do not use non-detergent oil.  Does everyone
disagree with Clarks?

Thanks,
Sam & Marissa Andolino
mandolin@rochester.rr.com
1963 Red Monza Convertible
1966 Blue Corsa Turbo Coupe
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Sam & Marissa Andolino [mailto:mandolin@rochester.rr.com]
  Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:25 PM
  To: Virtualvairs
  Subject: Zero Compression update 3 and engine brake in period question


  Hi everyone,

  I got another 180 head rebuilt.  The engine is completely rebuilt.  It has
new everything - pistons, moly rings, rods, cam, crank ,valves, lifters,
etc.  The question now is what is the proper way to brake in the engine?

  The plan is to use non detergent 30w oil, changing the oil every 500
miles.  The suggestions that I have received is for the first 2000 to 2500
miles - drive the car both city and highway, but try not to engage the
turbo.  Is this a proper course of action?

  This is our first engine rebuild [and hopefully our last for now :-) ] and
any suggestions would be appreciated!

  Sam & Marissa Andolino
  mandolin@rochester.rr.com
  1963 Red Monza Convertible
  1966 Blue Corsa Turbo Coupe