You may be right on the uphill bit but the essence is hard acceleration followed by hard engine braking, but only when the engine is fully warmed up.

Check this link:

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

Well the garage will have no means of knowing so I wouldn't worry about that.

 

Hi FluffyNinja!

So, when I pick up my S, what should the dealer have already done to the engine (if anything) ?

 

You'd be amazed what we can find out. Regular CSI, me

 

Changed the short-block for a start

I'd expect them to have taken it out for a drive to confirm the repair but specifics as to RPM and the like will essentially be up to them

 

And what about oil? What should they have used and, more importantly, what shouldn't they have used ?

 

Mineral Oil 10w/30 or a 10w/40 is recommended along with Honda molybendium additive.

 

they should have filled it with mineral oil, and put in a molybdenum additive in it for the first 9k miles.

 

The ring pacakge and bore material on the F20C isn't the usual fare. I'd strongly suggest following Honda's recommendation (as AE has approximiated). With the F20C you tend to not lose out on seal, as much as oil control if you do it carelessly.

-Brian.

 

Flips a new engine and clutch!! How much did that set you back? Or was it a waranty job?