Vary the revs and load on the motor while keeping both at less than 70% of
maximum. NO Jack-rabbit starts, high revs, low-speed lugging,
long-sustained trips at the same speed for hours. Just varied medium duty.
Don't baby it / don't punish it.

After about 500 miles, change the oil, have the timing checked, and drive
it however you want.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Gregor Brandt [SMTP:gbrandt@RUBICON.NET]
Sent:   Tuesday, May 18, 1999 12:18 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Recommended Breakin method for new engine

I'm getting a rebuilt Wasserboxer in my '84 Westy (1.9l).  What kind of
driving practices are recommended for the break in period?  With the
Canadian long weekend coming up I would love to take it on the highway.

Gregor
'84 Westy