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gvw5400 · 05-25-2018, 08:10 PM

I agree with supercheyenne, I doubt that the rings are seated.
On my past rebuilds I would drive it at different speeds for an hour, then floor it hard for 15 to 20 seconds and then lift off the gas pedal and let it coast with no throttle for a full 30 to 40 seconds. This forces the rings into the cylinder hard then allows oil to be pulled into the cylinder for lube. Repeat 10 times and plan your trip to hang out at a restaurant for 2-3 hours to let the engine cool to ambient temp. drive home, enjoy!!!

05-25-2018, 08:10 PM	#6
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: I did what I was scared of today I agree with supercheyenne, I doubt that the rings are seated. On my past rebuilds I would drive it at different speeds for an hour, then floor it hard for 15 to 20 seconds and then lift off the gas pedal and let it coast with no throttle for a full 30 to 40 seconds. This forces the rings into the cylinder hard then allows oil to be pulled into the cylinder for lube. Repeat 10 times and plan your trip to hang out at a restaurant for 2-3 hours to let the engine cool to ambient temp. drive home, enjoy!!!