DamianN.

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I am currently doing a complete rebuild on a LS1 with all new parts, it is getting clean and honed this week. I will be leaving for Cali mid May for 10 weeks. The motor will be sitting around and wondering what I need to do to keep it good. When I get back it will be going in the car and broke in.

I want to assemble the short block and Put a thick trash bag around it and vacuum seal it. Cause I don't want to leave everything laying around.

-Will it be ok as long as i kept the sleeves/mains lubed with oil or WD-40?

-Will it be ok with fresh bearings and assembly lubricant?

-Should I just leave it apart and build it when I get back? (really don't want too)

Any advice would help.

Thanks,
Damian

colt_impala

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theres a sticky for this somewhere i just cant remember where. im leaving april 21 for ft. Sill, OK for 15 weeks.

DamianN.

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hmm cant find it

Pocket

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Oiling the cyl walls and using a trash bag should be enough. Id use oil instead of WD-40. Assembly lube will be fine on the bearings. 10 weeks is no real sitting span for an engine

DamianN.

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thanks :-) just want to double check.

colt_impala

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this is the sticky i was thinking of. its not exactly related to your issue but close.