Richie-Van-GTi 74 2 Cars Posted August 1, 2007 strange theres no text in this first post, but to answer the question, just keep it dry in a garage or shed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted August 1, 2007 might be worth putting some kitchen roll in any openings that are exposed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim205GTI 3 Posted August 1, 2007 Wouldn't something like rubber gloves be better then kitchen towels as these could still absorb moisture?? ANd always got told to make sure it had oil in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 74 2 Cars Posted August 1, 2007 if the ports are open then spray loads of wd40 in there to make sure they are free of moisture before dry storage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaffyTim 6 Posted August 1, 2007 Ooops, ive been having computer problems and origonally posted 2 topics with exactly the same text. I then edited one to say 'Mod please delete as duplicate' and now i find only one topic with no text. let me try again. Im getting my Mi engine replaced, so I will have a spare knocking about. I have no dry storage so it will be kept in my back yard (patio in back garden). Could i actually lift an engine with a friend or will it be too heavy? Could i store it on its side or will ineed an engine stand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,678 Posted August 1, 2007 iron block or alloy block? iron block needs 3 bodies, alloy only 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted August 2, 2007 Me and a mate got engine + Box into the back of his van we are both on the small side. I am now on the look out for a new set of balls! Give it a good spray with WD40 about 1 can should do it and cover it with a tarp.The engine now not your balls. Or see if a mate has got a bit of room in his shead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted August 2, 2007 Do not cover the engine with a tarp or anything plastic. As said, spray it all with WD40, put something breathable in the holes, and cover it with towels or something similar. It wants to be protected from dust and the like, but still able to 'breathe', at the very minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 74 2 Cars Posted August 3, 2007 Id disagree, still put a tarp or plastic sheet over it but try and fix it like a tent over the engine so its not confined but is well sheltered towels etc will soak up the water and hold it against nuts/bolts etc that will rust and seize. Can you do it on your own with a mate. Hell yes. I put my XU10J4 in single handed with gearbox attached and no engine crane. Just one ratchet strap, 2 jacks and loads of huffing and puffing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted August 3, 2007 Why would a towel soak up water unless you poured water on it? Ok then, put a fecking gore-tex sheet over it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1 Posted August 4, 2007 Why would a towel soak up water unless you poured water on it? Coz he's going to store it outside. I'd also pour a bit of oil down the spark plug holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted August 4, 2007 Oh sorry, excuse me for being a belligerent git and not reading the posts properly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaffyTim 6 Posted August 4, 2007 ok thanks guys thats been a great help. This site rocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
