davewalker

Just had both head gaskets done on my 06 sti and a new clutch at the same time but i forgot to ask the guy if i need to run it in and for how many miles.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

No need to run in

Tony

cster

Snap - me too!
Got the belts etc. done as well, cost a bomb

davewalker

its all been done just wondering if a need to take it easy for abit

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

No mate you only need to take it easy when you have new piston's/rings to bed them in correctly so just have fun again

davewalker

so do you not need to bed a new clutch in then

prodriverules

iTrader: (52)

No mate same applies just do what you want with it,the friction plate is ready to be used as per normal from the box.

4u2nv2

did you have the heads scimmed, what gaskets did you use.

davewalker

not sure the heads were sent to be checked and just standard gaskets

4u2nv2

if the gaskets were not thicker to accomodate the 1000th of a mil that was skimmed of the heads, means lower compression which throws mixture ratios and causes detting and eventualy bottom end failer. so when this happens and you cant stand it no more i bagsey the gearbox and diff lol.
shame really mate must just only be out of warranty, hope all goes well for you.

davewalker

it was AS perfomance who did the work and they come well spoke of and am sure he did everything to spec

Slowboy Racing

It will be fine, ref above.