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Jan 4, 2015 | 08:01 PM

Fordmad!

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Engine storage

Ive just bought a rs2000 engine and box as it was cheap. Ill probably keep it for a spare. Whats the best way to store it? Drain all the oil out or not?

Jan 4, 2015 | 08:12 PM

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The oil would just be sat in the sump anyway so it won't make much difference. I've never left oil in an engine when storing it.

Jan 4, 2015 | 08:45 PM

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Particles in old oil can be corrosive so I would drain and maybe stick some fresh in there if you wanted to. Maybe a tea spoon of oil in the bores and turn the engine a couple of times by hand too.