[Jac Mac]

--Run it dry--???--Only a VW ''expert" could come up with a daft idea like that, prefill the cooling system with --'warm' not boiling --water if you like & allow it to 'soak' for a few minutes before you fire it up. This can be very helpful if your still running press fit piston pins as it allows oil to reach these areas a bit quicker on initial startup.