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Title: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 05 June 2011, 19:03

as above really, doing the stem seals as and when i can, im at the point of unbolting the manifold etc... then ill be looking at removing the head, so im gonna need to drop the oil soon!
im potentially looking at a month before it together enough to put new oil in, will this be ok?
same with coolant obviously :)
cheers!!

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 05 June 2011, 20:16

Oil everything up as you re-assemble.
Once completed, turn the engine over with the fuel pump fuse removed, this will get some oil around before you start it properly.

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 05 June 2011, 20:25

That's great!!
Cheers dude!!

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 05 June 2011, 22:24

No problem, good luck.

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 05 June 2011, 22:28

Cheers mate
Really enjoying it all so far!
Next step removing the manifold and injector rail, should be interesting!

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 05 June 2011, 23:51

Oil is needed to lubriate "moving parts".  So as long as its doing nowt, you're OK.

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 06 June 2011, 07:31

Haha, teaching me to suck eggs mate :D
Yeah it's partly in peices so not going anywhere! Just wanted to know if it is a problem or not ;)
Cheers

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: Wayne on 06 June 2011, 11:03

Quote from: robz on 06 June 2011, 07:31

Haha, teaching me to suck eggs mate :D
Yeah it's partly in peices so not going anywhere! Just wanted to know if it is a problem or not ;)
Cheers

Make sure the parts are covered btw.

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 06 June 2011, 13:55

Yeah Don't worry, I'm bagging all loose parts and keeping the bay and engine covered also!
Trying to be as clean as possible!
Also, what's best for degreasing/cleaning parts?

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: Wayne on 06 June 2011, 16:22

Quote from: robz on 06 June 2011, 13:55

Yeah Don't worry, I'm bagging all loose parts and keeping the bay and engine covered also!
Trying to be as clean as possible!
Also, what's best for degreasing/cleaning parts?

Gunk and or brake cleaner.

Title: Re: how long can an engine be sitting with no oil??
Post by: robz on 06 June 2011, 17:03

Cool ;)