Oh My God, Wheres All That Oil Coming From?
I had a sick feeling rush over my body. Then the illness passed and was replaced with stupidity. I had installed the flywheel without installing the rear main seal. So instead of finishing the break-in process, I got to pull my transmission and install the seal. The lesson is this: Don’t get in a hurry. Once you have broken in the cam and rings (two 20-minute sessions at 2000 to 2500 RPM allowing the engine to cool between each). Adjust the valves again while they are hot. Take this opportunity to inspect the valve train. Once the valves have been adjusted, take the car for a short LOW SPEED drive. Let the engine cool. During this time check the condition of the spark plugs (lean or rich). Once the engine has cooled, check the coolant and oil for level. Now its OK to drive the car a bit faster. During this period, fluctuate the RPM range you drive at. After about 100 miles change the oil and filter, then again after 500 miles. This should remove any foreign material and assembly lube.
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