mad4evr

Hi guys
I'm going to study abroad for four years and I have Ls1 engine newly rebuilt and I want your advice on the way that I should store it!!

Sid447

Google search,

for "engine inhibiting" as it's too lengthy to describe easily.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

yeah do some searching on the net. obviously any steel has to be protected from moisture so it doesnt rust and gaskets have to be protected from drying out. I would also assume you would put the motor in a "ziplock" bag to protect it from dust etc.

DaddySS

There are bags specifically made for wrapping engines etc. for storage - rust inhibiting/drying agents lined on the inside of the bag.

mad4evr

Thanks guys!!
I've searched google for some tips but they confused me more...So what I did few hours ago --> I filled the engine with oil and wrapped it with a bag!!
and all the holes are closed with gasket or with tape..If any one have any additional advice I'm willing to hear them

crainholio

iTrader: (2)

I usually change the engine oil and run it a few minutes to circulate the new stuff. Then loosen all 16 rockers, blow a whole can of storage fogging oil down the intake, and all 8 spark plug holes. Put plastic bags over the throttle body mouth and both exhaust pipes, held on by zip ties so they don't come loose.

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

Is this engine in or out of the car. For that long a period, I would personally remove the rockers to unload all the valve springs. If you go to Wal Mark, you can buy a plastic tub and put the rocker in the tub and fill the tub with oil.

mad4evr

**Note: The engine is not installed yet and have not started since it was rebuilt.... **