Re: engine storage

[Rich Deede <rdeed@UDel.Edu>]

What about keeping the engine from deteriorating or rusting. Should you
keep oil in it..what should be done to an engine to keep it in good shape
while its not running for extended periods of time? 




Rich Deede
2000 GTI GLX
1988 Scirocco 2.0 16v
1987 Scirocco 16v - R.I.P.
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On Fri, 14 Jul 2000, Craig Williams wrote:

> Aaron,
> 
> I have my old 1.8l 16V sitting on its oilpan in my garage right now. Other
> then having to prop it up against the wall, that's it. I don't think you'll
> have a problem doing the same.
> 
> -- Craig Williams
> 1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (Breaking in the Motor)
> 1987 Jetta GLi 1.8 16V (Daily Driver)
> 1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For the Wife & baby to be)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Aaron Ness <aaron@makuta.com>
> To: 'scirocco' <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 8:44 AM
> Subject: engine storage
> 
> 
> > I have someone coming Sunday to pick up the body from my '84.  He's not
> > interested in the wheels or the drivetrain, so I'm pulling those tomorrow.
> >
> > How can I safely store the engine, short of buying an engine stand?  Is
> > there a safe way to prop it up?  If I set it down on the oil pan, will it
> > crush the pan?
> >
> > My plan is to eventually swap it into my '82, but I don't have time right
> > now.
> >
> > TIA!
> > Aaron
> > '82 Scirocco
> > '84 Scirocco
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> >
> >
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