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Subject:Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
From:Barry E. Muller
Date:Wed, 16 Oct 2002 06:52:48 -0400
Bill,

Maybe your misunderstood - perhaps they said "5000 RPM for 2 minutes and its
_broken_"
;-)

bem

Bill Marshall wrote:

> Jay sez
> <<Bob Donalds says under 55 for the first 1000 miles!>>
>
> While I agree, wouldn't a max RPM be more exact?  Breaking in my Tiico, I
> kept it under 2500 for the first 1000 miles.  (55 in second gear isn't good
> either.)
>
> I've also heard of folks saying "5000 rpm for 2 minutes, and it's broken in."
>  Anyone else heard that one?
>
> Bill Marshall
> 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
> Bradenton FL