how to safely store a engine

[rextc]

i was wondering how to best store an engine if it will be a couple months before i can put it in my car

 

[B16]

make sure all fluids are drained out of it, cover it up with a tarp.

 

[asmallsol]

try to store it in a dry place. In damp places, some things can start to rust.

 

[hcivic.com]

go to crapy tire and byt a can of ant rust spray and coat it also dont drain the oil replcace it with clean oil so there is somthing in there to protect the internal parts

 

[rextc]

well someone said drain the fluids and someone said keep oil in it? Which one

 

[D See 2]

drain all coolant. leave oil

 

[rextc]

ok so it will be ok for like a month or two

 

[CRX-YEM]

and remember to drain the oil and replace with NEW oil before you start the motor after you install it. This of course is after it's been stored for a while

 

[rextc]

ok thanks cause i dont have the time to do the swap now cause im startin football amp so it will robally be like two or three months

 

[rextc]

haha yeah the money part is cool but hey it pays for my college so i guess it save me money in a way. but thanks for the help il mae sure to keep it covered up

 

[rextc]

haha yeah the money part is cool but hey it pays for my college so i guess it save me money in a way. but thanks for the help il mae sure to keep it covered up

 

[JDMilan]

keep the oil, the coolant should be out, I wrapped my motor up siran wrap to keep the humidty out of rusting shit up.


Milan

 

[xj0hnx]

If your just storing it for a couple months, it will be fine as is, as long as it isn't in a humid place. Mine sat in my basement for a couple and was fine. Do you think that all the places on line do anything special, or junkyards? I've seen motors sit for months and months and they are fine.

 

[IDMaxGuy]

if u wanna get professional they make motor bags....