Thanks Randy and Jim, very good advice. :)
Joe
>>Two questions arise. 88 16v.
>> >>Can I bolt up the trans to the engine block and drop it in as a >>whole? > > >Yes. Probably the easier way (well, if you have an engine hoist). >You will have to point the trans quite a bit down-angle to maneuver >it under the frame and into place for mounting; I'd suggest not >filling the trans with Redline until it's in. > > >>How many miles should I break it in for? It's a 9A with all new >>rings, bearings, and seals. Some people told me 300, > > >That's what I was told; drive it 300 miles fairly gently and then >change the oil. > > >Jason Cammisa will then advocate beating the living snot out of it >after that breakin period :-) > >Don't forget the initial breakin; once you get it running the first >time, let it run about 20 minutes, keeping the idle varying between >2000-3500 RPM to ensure all the new parts seat and get lubricated. > > >/===============================================================\ >| Jim Jarrett,Rochester NY '93 Passat GLX, '84 Scirocco | >| mailto:jarrett@rpa.net '81 Rabbit Convertible 16v | >| | >| Any problem can be solved with the proper application of | >| Force, Heat, Chemicals, or Money. | >\===============================================================/ > >