breaking in my engine

[full_thr0ttle]

hey everyone,

just had a quick question..

i replaced some parts in my bottom end over the winter- main bearings and rod bearings, installed ARP connecting rod bolts, front and rear main seals, and added a new oil pump..

and i was wondering.. i did not do such things as cylinder honing or adding new rings, do i still need to break the engine in in a certain manner? if so, whats the best way to do that? if not, am i ok to just drive it normally then?

kirk

 

[HommerSimpson]

hey everyone,

just had a quick question..

i replaced some parts in my bottom end over the winter- main bearings and rod bearings, installed ARP connecting rod bolts, and added a new oil pump..

and i was wondering.. i did not do such things as cylinder honing or adding new rings, do i still need to break the engine in in a certain manner? if so, whats the best way to do that? if not, am i ok to just drive it normally then?

kirk

if all you did was bearings... just drive it normal for a few miles make sure you did it right. and oil press good to.. then balls to the wall... bearings dont need to seat...

 

[full_thr0ttle]

before i start up the car, is there anything i should do beforehand to ensure i have oil in and around the bearings?

 

[HommerSimpson]

before i start up the car, is there anything i should do beforehand to ensure i have oil in and around the bearings?

pull the ecu fuse and crank over till you get oil pressure...

 

[Quin]

pull the ecu fuse and crank over till you get oil pressure...

EFI not ECU

It's in the fuse block right by the battery, it's a big metal 15A fuse, can't miss it.

 

[full_thr0ttle]

yea i know which one it is, thanks a lot guys for the clarification, really appreciate it!

 

[Poodles]

You should have coated the bearing with moly lube to make sure they are properly lubed. Yes they do need a bit of wear in...

 

[full_thr0ttle]

i realized that i should have done that afterwards.. but since i didnt, is doing wat was mentioned above ok instead?

 

[HommerSimpson]

i realized that i should have done that afterwards.. but since i didnt, is doing wat was mentioned above ok instead?

did you coat with oil ?

and long as you get oil pressure before you crank you should be ok...

 

[Poodles]

Hmm... might be too dry to crank it over without oil...

Could prime the oil pump directly...

 

[IJ.]

Pull the plugs so there's minimal load on the Bearings when priming.

 

[full_thr0ttle]

i did put a bit of oil on them before i torqued them down.. ill do wat u guys said and pull that fuse and the plugs and crank it a few times to get pressure before starting it up