how long can a engine sit for?
how long can a engine sit for?
11-10-11, 07:09 PM
#3
Well, i have engine and others trans back in the engine bay and the car is covered. Just sitting on my lot for now.i was just hunting down a different mount for the rear trans. Finally got it but waiting for the rain to pass if it rains like they said it would.
11-10-11, 07:20 PM
#5
My engine has been sitting on a stand for about a year and a half. I squirt a small amount of oil into the exhaust ports and turn it over by hand a few times on a regular basis. As long as you keep it from drying out and rusting, I'd imagine it can sit indefinitely.
Before you start it, pull the EGI fuse and crank it for a few seconds to get the oil flowing again before it starts. I'd probably shoot a little oil into the combustion chambers right before starting too, just to be safe.
Before you start it, pull the EGI fuse and crank it for a few seconds to get the oil flowing again before it starts. I'd probably shoot a little oil into the combustion chambers right before starting too, just to be safe.
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11-10-11, 10:00 PM
#8
Mine sat for 2 months after I blew up a transmission and had no problems. The first rx7 I got had sat for 3 years, turns out was a bad fuel pump(owner abandoned the car). Throw a pump in and starts up after topping off fluids, smoked like hell at first but after that was ok.
11-11-11, 06:45 PM
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My engine has been sitting on a stand for about a year and a half. I squirt a small amount of oil into the exhaust ports and turn it over by hand a few times on a regular basis. As long as you keep it from drying out and rusting, I'd imagine it can sit indefinitely.
Before you start it, pull the EGI fuse and crank it for a few seconds to get the oil flowing again before it starts. I'd probably shoot a little oil into the combustion chambers right before starting too, just to be safe.
Before you start it, pull the EGI fuse and crank it for a few seconds to get the oil flowing again before it starts. I'd probably shoot a little oil into the combustion chambers right before starting too, just to be safe.
I'd defnitely take this advice.
I would never let an engine sit 3 months, 5 years or whatever, without lubing and cranking it by hand... Especially if I am going to put it into my vehicle for reliable transportation/enjoyment.
11-12-11, 06:31 PM
#21
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I use fogging oil when I put the turbo into storage. I remove a vacuum line, have someone crank it, and spray the oil. A good heavy spray bogs it down and keeps it from firing up, so I don't even have to cut fuel or spark.
