Douglas Frank wrote: >Well I for one am saving your last. But I have two questions, re. the >quote above: > >Water-absorbing oil, eh? On the quattro list there was a long >discussion some time ago, whether VW's initial factory fill was with a >special oil or not-- without conclusion, as no one had any real data. >What can you tell us of your S-T experience?
All engines as they came off the run dynos after assembly, had their sumps filled with a special oil known as ENSIS. I never remember seeing it sold at retail and believe it was primarily a straight 30W oil. While I can't comment about VW, I wouldn't be surprised if they used it as well. Unlike modern cars which seem to have their first oil change from new at about 20,000 miles, LBC engines had to ave an oil change at 500 miles and this was increased to 1000. The refill after the first service was with one of te approved 20W/50 lubes. Standard-Triumph used either Castrol or BP Visco Static. >And, most importantly, what should the initial fill be, of a rebuilt engine today? I greatly doubt an ENSIS type of lube is commercially available, so I'd go with a good quality mineral wit an oil and filter change after the first 1000 miles. I expect many on the list might urge you to go for a full synthetic like Mobil 1, but I'll avoid that minrefield. >And, "full release"... meaning completely removed? That seems excessive! No - "full release" meaning full release of torque load. Let the head sit on the gasket under its own weight and then re-torque to factory settings, check valve clearances - and drive. Cheers, John. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
