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Subject: Ring seating question
From: Matt Kowske <xc@innocent.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 16:54:44 -0500
The directions for the rings I installed on my  pistons (Total Seal Gapless 
rings) say to not use synthetic oil until the rings are fully sealed.  They 
reccommend 3000 to 5000 miles.  It might take a while to put that many miles on 
my car!  The car still uses oil but I'm hoping that's because the rings have 
not sealed yet.  The AutoX season is fast approaching and I was just wondering 
if it is neccessary to not bring the car up to redline until the rings have 
completely sealed.  Will high rev's cause damage when the rings are not seated 
yet?  I don't want to have to start the autocross season late but will if I 
have to, TIA.

-- 
Matt Kowske
'86 NA - CS AutoXer
'88 NA (for sale)

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