Loochy88

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I'm in the middle of doing some work on the engine, but i worry about everything. Is there any problem with letting the engine sit without oil in it for a few days? I obviously wouldnt be running it (i wont even be turning the crank at all by hand)... but can this hurt anything? Laugh if you want, i was just curious...

SparkyJJO

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Shouldn't be. I have a friend rebuilding an 80's el camino and he's got an engine half torn down and no oil in it.

98Camarod

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Mine sat for probably 2 weeks with no oil in it, its fine. I dont see a problem with it.

SchultzLT1

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no problem, some people store cars in the winter with no fluids in them at all (coolant, brakes, oil, clutch...)

99T-Top Z28

Just to inform you...it is no different than your car sitting that long without cranking...the oil settles into the oil pan after a few hours. The oil pump only works when the car is running and that is what delivers the oil to the heads and pistons....your car will last quite a while with no oil in the pan....I wouldn't advise cranking it but you can turn the crank with no problems..

Loochy88

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thanks, thats the way i was thinking, but i wanted to be sure.