The pistons/rings are from Kolbenschmidt.
.5mm oversized. Block was bored and honed at machine shop.
I made sure all of the rings were orientated correctly/offset from one another.
Cylinder was cleaned with break cleaner and then assembly grease was added to facilitate easier piston install.
I used Amsoil break-in oil, initially.
The car was idling for a while after start while diagnosing a coolant issue. Temperature got as high as 210F. (turned out to be a faulty, DOA thermostat) not sure if that would really affect the break-in detrimentally.
No oil in coolant reservoir and no bubbles through water test.
Oil pressure and temperature are within normal range.
Coolant and EGT temperatures also within normal ranges.
I applied the double-nut technique to the VC studs and reset the cap (I believe the cap gasket leak was because it wasn't seated properly)
The car was producing a blueish haze the past week until I applied the Kano Kreen. The smoke has diminished significantly, but it still produces some white smoke on initial start-up and when going from 1st to 2nd gears. This engine is not producing nearly as much smoke as I'd expect for such high oil consumption and produces significantly less smoke than the engine that I replaced. (which burnt 1qt for 650 miles)
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