[alfa] Engine break in.

[Aibrucia@xxxxxxx]

Here's a question that should invite some controversy.  Awhile back I  had 
new pistons, liners and rings installed in my 3.0. to cure an oil burning  
problem.  Note that the top end had already been rebuilt.  The  bottom end rebuild 
did not solve the problem.  I am burning a quart of  20w50 every 400 miles 
since the rebuild.  (3000 miles since). 
Reluctantly, I have come to the conclusion that the rings did not  seat.  
From what I've heard, if they haven't seated by now, they are glazed  and never 
will.   
I'm prepared to do it again.  This time I will use Deves rings and not  Alfa 
rings which apparantly is 1 mistake I made.  My question is that  in addition 
to that, I'm looking for any and all advice so this doesn't  happen again!  
breaking in procedure, etc.     
 
Tony Brucia 
 
Long Island, NY 
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