I have a 2.2TII engine with about 30 miles on it since a re-ring. It had less than 20k miles since a hone job, so there was still crosshatching in the cylinders, but it did not get a hone when the rings & pistons were replaced. I have good compression across all cylinders, but two are oiling (plugs 1 & 3 oily, oil in tailpipe). It smokes alot on decel, not so much under boost, and there doesn't seem to be any blow by. Car runs well.
Every other engine I have built did not require lengthy break-ins, and didn't smoke after the first couple miles. This was my first attempt at a real "half-assed" job, so I am not sure what to expect. Do I need to drive this another couple hundred miles? Any miracle tips to help those oil rings take a seat? My inclination is to pull the engine, but I'd hate to do that if it only needs to be driven some more. Thanks...
Every other engine I have built did not require lengthy break-ins, and didn't smoke after the first couple miles. This was my first attempt at a real "half-assed" job, so I am not sure what to expect. Do I need to drive this another couple hundred miles? Any miracle tips to help those oil rings take a seat? My inclination is to pull the engine, but I'd hate to do that if it only needs to be driven some more. Thanks...