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Topic: New motors
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 02:53 AM
   
I've never had a new motor before. Besides the cam break in. Is there anything else that I need to do or not do to it ?Like use a certain oil weight,any additives, and change it more ? Should I use a coolant filter, can I use an additve like DEI, or watter wetter ? Also should I get a larger oil pan, if so which one ? ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2004 09:21 AM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
I've never had a new motor before. Besides the cam break in. Is there anything else that I need to do or not do to it ?Like use a certain oil weight,any additives, and change it more ? Should I use a coolant filter, can I use an additve like DEI, or watter wetter ? Also should I get a larger oil pan, if so which one ?
Use a decent 10w30 or straight 30 for break in. Dump it with the filter after 1-2 hours of running. NO additives!
You don't need a coolant filter. Start it with water in case you have any leaks. Replace with anti freeze.
Stock pan is fine.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 09:27 AM
If you have a flat tappet cam, you definately need a bottle of GM EOS in the oil.
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 1365
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 02-18-2004 11:18 AM
How about driving it?
I have heard differing opinions on revs/abuse. Some have told me to break in the way I intend to drive. Others suggest to be gentle (brings back memories of angry salesman after redlining new cars on test-drives)------------------
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