Date:         Tue, 8 Feb 2000 19:01:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Dominique Cormann <kozmik@HOME.COM>
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From:         Dominique Cormann <kozmik@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
Comments: To: Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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On Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:15:56 -0800
Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> wrote:

> One question remains in my mind. Are these late modle specifications
> relevant to 2000 modles only or do they as well pertain to earlier
> manufacturer. Could this specialized lube and procedure produce better
> results for breakin of remanufactured WasserBoxers or Air Cooled designs???
> With updated spezial rings??? Update earlier designs for enhanced
> technology application??? Factory upgrading of earlier procedures,
> specifications and designs, if applicable, is definatly DM.
>

Engine rebuilders are the best people to ask about break in procedures,
or if your rebuilding the engine yourself then contact the company that
made the rings/bearings that you used.

Its a metalurgy issue and you need to look at the products that were
installed.

The tech lines for the companies that make the parts will explain the
break in process they recommed with their parts.

> Porsche started factory fill synthetic use several years ago. They studied
> and experimented with them for 15 years or so before they proved the
> efficacy of synthetics for their enhanced metalurgies. Remember the 100
> hour test?? They just don't jump on applying wizbang except in testing
> until they prove the benefits and results for mass application.
>
>
> T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
> San Juan Island, WA

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