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Originally Posted by Dimman
Break-in wear is a bit of a myth. Properly working cars don't really have any metal-to-metal contact when they're running. Expect the rings.
Better for longevity is installing an accumulator and pressurizing your oiling system before turning the motor over.
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i don't think it would be a bad idea to change the diff oil after a couple thousand miles. on my FT, i'll probably change the diff oil and engine oil at 1000 miles, and maybe do the trans at 10K.
the only thing i might consider doing as far as startup is concerned is bypassing the clutch-start switch so i can start the car without holding the clutch to the floor, shoving the crank against the thrust bearings. it's not a huge deal, though, as there are countless cars with multiple hundreds of thousands of miles on them that were started with the clutch to the floor.
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