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Date:         Wed, 19 May 1999 10:39:23 -0400
Reply-To:     Caston/Payne <cdcaston@NNI.COM>
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From:         Caston/Payne <cdcaston@NNI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Recommended Breakin method for new engine
Comments: To: Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@RUBICON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <000b01bea14a$0ac07730$0201a8c0@marionettesoft.com>
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>I'm getting a rebuilt Wasserboxer in my '84 Westy (1.9l).  What kind of
>driving practices are recommended for the break in period?  With the
>Canadian long weekend coming up I would love to take it on the highway.
>
>Gregor
>'84 Westy


Follow your manual's instructions. Highway's not a problem unless you keep
the speed at a constant. Vary the speed frequently to allow the rings to
temper correctly.
Later,






Dave & Sherrie
Allentown, PA soon to be VA
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