I have a b16 short block that is a fresh build with ctr pistons. been sitting for about 6 months now. its air tight in a heavy duty trash bag and had oil in on the cylinder walls. kept in a garage so it wasnt exposed to the elements.

well I went out to check the cylinder walls and make sure no surface rust has occurred and noticed there wasnt really any oil anymore.

what kinda oil should I use to coat the cylinder walls and turn the crack over a few times?

the head is finally ready to come back from the shop

 

When I rebuild mines I used gtx 5w20 which is what honda normally use. Then changed out the oil like 1,000miles later then 3,000miles like normal

 

^^^ x2. And don't forget to cover it w/ some type of big plastic bag, but make sure to leave a hole where at least air could circulate.

 

I meant to store it. with no head bolted to it. I have it in a plastic trash bag but I need to put more oil on the cylinder walls as theres not much oil left.

what oil do machine shops usually use when they assemble short blocks

 

spray it down with some wd40 or other type of penetrating lube

 

thanks

 

I stored my fresh motor with wd-40 as well for a few months and nothing was wrong. Motor is running now with no issues besides idling but thats something else... =P