Oil to protect engine components during rebuild?

[MPO]

Anyone know what spray oil is best to use while components are open to the air for periods of time?

I want to avoid any possibility of surface rust and don’t want to use an oil spray that may damage rubbers, valve seals, etc…

Also, I hear some spray oils can cause flow problems when mixed with engine oil and running at operating temperature. Not mixing and causing blockages!!!

Any pointers would be appreciated.

:-)

MPO

Edited by MPO on Friday 27th November 13:35

[Boosted LS1]

I've used gear oil in the past and put the parts into storage boxes.

[TVR Beaver]

I used these before...

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/cle-cl400/ov...

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=vi...

appear to work fine. They use it on re-built engines whilst they sit on the shelf etc...

[MPO]

Thanks for the tips Guys :-)

As my engine parts will be open to the Winter moisture it makes sense to cover them with something, I just don't want to make the mistake of using something like WD40 that may or may not damage rubber washers etc...

Just looking for advice :-)

Cheers

MPO

[phillpot]

I'd forget "fancy" sprays, brush them with engine oil, wrap in rag then put in plastic bags.



and keep them in the house not a cold damp garage