

| Subject: | Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations? |
| From: | Michael Diehr |
| Date: | Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:05:40 -0700 |
Thanks to all who responded. No, I didn't get any documents with the rebuild, other than a bill. :( It sounds like the consensus is, for 1000 miles, an oil change for sure, and valve lifter adjustment maybe (but perhaps only if they are noisy?). Second question: I've been running with the O2 sensor disconnected as per the installing mechanic's recommendation. I'm a little fuzzy on his reasoning, but I think it was a combination of the idea that running rich was good for a rebuild. With the O2 sensor connected it seemed to be running lean, and it wasn't worth adjusting the mixture since the piston rings etc. needed time to seat in anyway, so it was better to just run rich for 1000 miles and then adjust it later. Is this nuts or was the mechanic just b.s.-ing me? In any case, I'm at 1000 miles, so time to move on. If I leave the O2 sensor disconnected, the van runs great, but only gets about 14mpg on the highway and is probably laying waste to the environment. With it connected, it gets around 17-18, but has moments when it stumbles on acceleration. The O2 sensor is new.
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