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| Author: | 1970minik [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | removing my engine |
I am going to try and remove my engine over the Easter weekend I read the how to thread that doogie posted and he said to drain the oil from the car almost first. Thats fine. If i manage to get motor out or dont How long can i leave it with no oil or should i refill it with some cheapo oil? Can i drain the radiator and cooling sys or will it rust quickly? I have taken the twins off and there are two holes near the manifold Should I put something in the holes to stop any rusting or will it be ok? I have also removed the rocker cover and its just sitting on the head, Is that ok? Any advice appreciated |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:09 pm ] |
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The most important details you left out are how is the car being stored (ie in a reasonably sealed garage or out in the open)? and how long do you intend to store it. I would think a few weeks or more should be fine if garaged, but if in the weather (or worse - under a tarp) surface rust could start sooner in my opinion. |
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| Author: | 1970minik [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:10 pm ] |
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car is being kept in a saeled garage |
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| Author: | 1970minik [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:11 pm ] |
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the restoration may take some years as i have no clue what im doing, just learning along the way |
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| Author: | BBY755 [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:31 pm ] |
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Tip: don't let the radiator dry out unless you won't use it for a long time. Did that when I replaced the water pump on my Lancer, and the bloody thing overheated on the freeway as all the dried gunk blocked the system up and boiled it dry! |
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| Author: | 1970minik [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:09 pm ] |
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thanks for the tip. I was thinking of replacing it with probably a 2 core rediator but some people on here say to reco the old one. Mine atm seems to have a lot of white powdery stuff near the cap and on top of the radiator, could it have been overheating; temp seemed ok when last driving got a bit hot on hot days or in traffic but other than that was ok |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:50 am ] |
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1970minik wrote: the restoration may take some years as i have no clue what im doing, just learning along the way
Most people store engines and engine parts in garages for years without issues. Yes I would seal all the obvious openings with cloth or race tape from what you now say. The rocker cover should be OK just lightly tightened back up. I wouldn't re-fill it with oil. Are you not looking at rebuilding the engine anyhow? for long term storage of individual engine items, most people spray them with WD40 or similar; or smear them with engine assembly lube or similar and wrap them in old cloth (not plastic as it doesn't allow the moisture out). Hope that helps. KB |
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| Author: | 1970minik [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:56 am ] |
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i am planning a rebuild im just not sure how surface rust might affect any components in any way for the rebuild. Just trying to be cautious |
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