toonz 0 Posted April 3, 2006 Hi guys, I've just bought an engine and need to store it for about 4-5 months before fitting it into the 205. What is the best process for avoiding condensation/sweating and the dreaded orange stuff? My uncle advised spraying the entire thing with wd40 and bunging up every hole with rags soaked in it, then wrap the engine up surrounded with sachets of silica gel to absorb mositure... my main concern is how to protect the water ways? Any advice/experiences would be greatly appreciated Cheers guys. Kris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trickywoo 0 Posted April 6, 2006 The wd40 idea sounds good. As for the waterways you could try filling it with coolant. Just have the bottom hose clamped and fill it from the top. I think the best thing would be to keep it somewhere dry with a good circulation of air (not in the corner of your average garage). I don't think rust would be a major problem over 4-5 months. Maybe change coolant and oil a few hundred miles after you refit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3Evo 0 Posted April 6, 2006 My engine sat in the car for about 9 months and after that, shining a torch into an open inlet, the bores were still shiny and rust free. I'd have thought that most things that can rust will be coated in oil anyway, but perhaps spray some WD40 into each cylinder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huxley309 0 Posted April 6, 2006 Had mine sitting in the shed all locked up and wrapped up in cling film with all the necessary holes bunged up Had a look in the bores the other day and still 100% perfect and that must have been sat there for months due to having my 309 written off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted April 7, 2006 Personally I'd steer clear of plastic sheeting, this can make it sweat. I'd bung a tablespoon or so of oil down the bores and cover the intake and exhaust ports. Then put is somewhere dry, preferably warm as well. If it is kept somewhere unheated then you can't avoid getting condensation on the engine. Whatever way dry is the key thing, this is best managed with heat or good ventilation. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjw205 8 3 Cars Posted April 11, 2006 Ive a 'penny a day' heater in my garage.. to keep my engines, toolbox, tools, and bikes dry. Worth the investment. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted April 12, 2006 Ive a 'penny a day' heater in my garage.. to keep my engines, toolbox, tools, and bikes dry. Worth the investment. Rich Well 1kWhr is about 6p so that makes it a 7W heater if left on all day! I rather doubt it is actually a penny a day as 7W is bugger all. A small light bulb (40W or so) and a timer switch is probably the easiest way to provide a bit of heat though, should be enough to stop condensation if put in the right place. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypug 0 Posted April 12, 2006 I keoep mine in my toroorm in peices.. keep it on the wotnd loaw thouethgh cos my odls donet know btuout it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacey205 2 Posted April 13, 2006 Easypug- you been at the beers fella Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypug 0 Posted April 13, 2006 Easypug- you been at the beers fella Michael Yep sure have, made a day of it yesterday. Translation: I keep mine in my room in pieces, keep on the down low though as the olds don't know about it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
