pre engine removal Q's

[zoom zoom]

I was wondering if there is anything special I should do to the engine before I take it out of the car, like any kind of oil additive I should put in to keep it from gumming up if it sits awhile, or just drain the oil, or not drain the oil? It's got 170k, but it's still a solid running engine that hasn't given me any problems at all, in the last 4 years I've known the car I've just done regular routine maintenance, so someday someone may have a use for it again.

Transmission too, is there anything I should do to it?

[georgeb]

Why are you taking out a good engine?

[nonamekid]

For the engine I would suggest pulling the plugs and putting a little oil down all the cylinders: this will keep the rings from rusting or sticking.

[daniel_cogar]

They make a cylinder fog lube spray I'd use that with about a table spoon of oil down each spark plug hole. Leave the oil in it and stuff a rag in all intake and exhaust holes and wrap with plastic. Bag and tape

[Pgh5spd]

Indeed, why? Especially since your signature says:

"...if it ain't broke don't fix it!"

Looks like you're in the rustbelt, tho. Did the tinworm get to it?

[geezerstiva]

Probably doin a swap... Hope so! We always need more swapped festys!

[zoom zoom]

Yes no maybe, i am taking care of what little rust there was, and I'm gonna find a new motor and transmission, for more fun.