Well, it's not a modern engine actually.  So I'm doing it and hoping he's
right.

I assume he's done on the right stuff since rebuilding wasserboxers is all
he does.

Thanks,

Mike

> From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
> Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
> Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:45:05 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Engine rebuild break-in
>
> I would never run a modern engine on non-detergent oil. Who is someone
> kidding? I also doubt there is a problem with the rings seating,
> although you may have cheap rings. I find the "three piece" oil control
> rings often used do allow more oil to be consumed probably due to the
> cylinders laying on their side. Another possibility is that the intakes
> valves or guides are worn-oversized allowing oil to get sucked down the
> guide. I'll also bet the slinger/washer that belongs on the intake valve
> stem iis not installed as it does not come in any gasket kit. They are
> still available through VW, The part number is 113-109-619. Make sure
> you are not overfilling the engine. Keep the level between the marks. No
> reason to keep it at the upper mark as this can increase consumption and
> will raise oil temperatures. I've found that 4.5 quarts is all the oil
> needed at changing time. BTW, I bought my van new, (87 Syncro Camper)
> and it has always used some oil. It seems to use more during local use.
> I remember my first long trip with it from Long Island to Rochester NY
> using 1 quart each way. Engine just turned 190K yesterday. Now using ~1
> quart every 1,000 to 1,500 miles, Using Mobil-1 15w-50.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of mike
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:15 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Engine rebuild break-in
>
> Vanites,
>
> My engine uses a qt of oil every 800 miles, acts like the rings never
> seated.
>
> I got a rebuilt 2.1 from a reputable rebuilder.  Ran it around town, no
> full
> throttle for 1000 miles then had the valves readjusted.  Ran it around
> town
> for another 100 miles then took it cross country, 8000 miles in 23 days.
> Changed oil every 3000 miles, Castrol 20-50 and Mann filters.
>
> Per the rebuilder's suggestion I ran straight 30 wt for the last 3000
> miles,
> still uses a quart every 800 miles.  Now he suggests using non detergent
> 40
> wt. Which I'm doing.
>
> Any other ideas out there on how to get the rings to seat?
>
> Mike
>