winter storage....

[packinkimber45]

Hello everyone. My motor is currently out of the car since I am doing maintenance on the car. My motor is on the stand upside down with the oil pan, crank, and main caps out of the motor. Unfortunately I am unable to finish the car since I am yet to find a good condition used crank. My question is.... it's starting to get cold outside and everything is in my garage. I dont think I will get it done within the next month or two. What should I do to make sure the motor doesnt rust internally due to moisture from getting cold. How about when I get the motor put back together but not running, any precautions I should take? Everything that is exposed that might not have any oil left on the surface I was thinking about spraying with wd40, is this a bad idea? Would there be any reason for me to have to take the motor apart completely to take off the wd40 off the parts and motor once I get all the parts I need to put it back together? Thanks.

 

[DRAGIN]

I would wipe down the inside of the block with motor oil (just a coating) then bag the engine on the stand and duct tape it up. Any other small bare metal parts I'd do the same with.

 

[97boostedTSI]

I would wipe down the inside of the block with motor oil (just a coating) then bag the engine on the stand and duct tape it up. Any other small bare metal parts I'd do the same with.

X2 motor oil or a really heavy coat of WD-40 will work. Just make sure the bag is sealed off and duct tape the hell out of it you'll be good.

 

[MichaelSuch]

I was told a heavy spraying of WD-40 on everything would be fine. Do it once a week and make sure you cover it up with plastic and seal it the best you can to help keep the moisture from getting in.

 

[christ]

Plastic bag everything you can and get as much air out as possible. Maybe throw in some of those Do Not Eat silica packs that come in everything electronic now.