lube for storing a short block?
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lube for storing a short block?
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
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
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Re: lube for storing a short block?
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
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Re: lube for storing a short block?
^^^ 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.
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Re: lube for storing a short block?
what oil do machine shops usually use when they assemble short blocks
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Re: lube for storing a short block?
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
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