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is break in oil a good idea for a 13-msp?

Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:01 PM
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AB is break in oil a good idea for a 13-msp?

Hi there, i just bought a 2006 r8x a week ago, for my wife. I knew it didnt start when i bought it (got it dirt cheap). Ran the vin and everything checks out good. when i started doing some troubleshooting, i started researching and found my best first step was to do a compression test on the engine. sure enough i had no compression on the front rotary but 90 psi on the rear. so i ordered a remand engine from my local mazda dealer. to the point im wondering if break in oil would be a good idea to use sense ill be running a "new engine".
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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also i have removed the engine and it is currently hanging from my hoist/What would be the best way to mount it to my engine stand. i was thinking of making new arms to mount it to the back where the tranny bolts to.
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 12:24 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Just run the oil you plan on using long-term. You'll lose compression long before the bearings wear out.
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