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Jul 9, 2009 | 06:22 AM

mad4evr

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Storing LS1 engine

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!!

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Jul 9, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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Google search,

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

Jul 9, 2009 | 04:29 PM

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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.

Jul 9, 2009 | 05:41 PM

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

Jul 9, 2009 | 06:40 PM

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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

Jul 9, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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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.

Jul 10, 2009 | 04:45 AM

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From: Little Rhody

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.