best way to store an engine?

1. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #1 28th October 2010, 23:30

   whats the best way to store an engine as i have a vts engine which i am getting but does not look like it will be fitted till jan/feb whats the best way to store it over the couple of months?
   
   and how is the best way to stand and engine without a stand (have seen them resting the oil filter on a block of wood and have also seen them inside an old tyre? is the sump strong enough?
   
   thanks
2. -Saxo_VTS- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Accrington (BB5 Area) Posts: 3036 Black Throttlebodied VTS

   #2 28th October 2010, 23:56

   leaning on the oil filter is sound m8.. remember to turn the engine over a few times with crank pulley every so often so it doesnt seize and leave it with oil in.. u not still interested in my engine? local too.. 07815 173655
3. wesley-saxo Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 portsmouth Posts: 796 corsa sxi saxo

   #3 28th October 2010, 23:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by -Saxo_VTS- leaning on the oil filter is sound m8.. remember to turn the engine over a few times with crank pulley every so often so it doesnt seize and leave it with oil in.. u not still interested in my engine? local too.. 07815 173655

   what he said
4. stroutsy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Deal, kent Posts: 625 saxo vee tea are

   #4 29th October 2010, 00:07

   put it in the freezer.
5. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #5 30th October 2010, 20:09

   Now then this may seem a stupid question but which way am I turning it by the crank pulley clock wise? Cheers
6. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #6 30th October 2010, 20:13

   To save it seizing mate, if it seizes, your engine is useless, and things can easily go wrong with it
   
   Just keep the engine upright, and turn it over every so often.
7. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #7 30th October 2010, 20:25

   I keept the exhaust outlets (on the head) coved up (i will fit the old manifold for you tomorrow)
   
   I also coverd the inlet with maskin tape & an turned it over every few days
   
   I will bring the tyre i used to rest it in
8. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #8 30th October 2010, 20:38

   Cheers Scott will have to ask these questions! Will get the heads up About it all was ment to nip to my tyre man today but didn't get time! Will pick your brains tomoz mate!
9. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #9 30th October 2010, 20:41

   readie, usually in industrial estates, tyre fitters normally leave allot of tyres lying about on the street for collection from waste disposals, i know a few places up here that do this - but they cut straight through on one side, so no one can reuse them, thats if your desperate for them if you cant wait to get one off scott.
10. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

    #10 30th October 2010, 20:56

    Dont worry m8 i will sort you out
11. Aaron Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 ..... Posts: 5231 ..............

    #11 30th October 2010, 21:14

    stick it in a trye
    or put it on a pallet with something support it so it carnt fall over.
    and if outside i would but a waterproof cover over it.
    
    turn the crank pulley towards exhaust manifold side
    and as scott says cover ports
12. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

    #12 30th October 2010, 22:56

    Sweet! Cheers for the advise lads as Scott is dropping the engine off will use the tyre he is bringing! Thanks for all your help!