Storing LS1 engine
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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!!
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!!
Last edited by mad4evr; 07-09-2009 at 06:48 AM.
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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.
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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
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
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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.