hey guys, didnt think I would have to ask this question, but the vitara/eagle d16 setup in my car seems to be holding up to 22psi. I have assembled a complete block, ready to drop in that is a clone of my current block, I have this new engine on an engine stand, oil pump, water pump, complete bottom end assembled and torqued, just needs a head and it ready to rock.

I did use ample assembly lube on all the bearings/oil pump and lubed up the cylinder walls well before dropping the pistons in. But now I "fear" my current engine may even outlast this entire season and this block could be sitting for a year if not more.

Is there anything special I should do to maintain it? I have it wrapped in seran to protect from dust, no oil pan or head attached, but should I be uncoverring it periodically to lube and rotate it? I wasnt sure if rotating it excessively would be good for the fresh rings that arent broken in, but I dont want anything to seize or have any troubles when the time comes to use it.

Thanks for any tips and tricks

 

I made a write-up a few years ago covering this:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/write-up-diy-engine-storage-3012754/

Concerning your question about turning over a freshly built engine - I recommend as little as possible. Not so much for the rings as for pushing out the assembly lube on the bottom end. The rings are sharpest when first installed and will prematurely smooth out the ridges if the cylinder walls are not kept well lubricated.

 

^ thanks for the write-up.

 

fogging oil once and its good to sit for a year or two, or should that be periodic?

Ive never heard of fogging oil

 

You are welcome.

Fogging oil can be found at most parts stores and all marina stores. Heck, I think WalMart usually carries it in their small boat or automotive section. I personally do mine once a year, but the fogging method is based on being able to heat cycle a complete engine. I haven't read the write-up in a while but I am pretty sure I explained all this in there.