PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Long term engine storage advice wanted (dismantling 190E Sportline)

Greg in Oz · #5 08-10-2006, 10:16 PM

Thanks 87-300E,

I had considered keeping the engine and tranny together as a unit to either sell complete or even keep for myself. I just feel it unlikely that a buyer would want both, most likely just wanting a replacement for their broken unit. I also feel I am never likely to need the transmission (it won't fit any of my current cars). The engine on the other hand is the same as that in my white manual 190E (except for the engine number which indicates it was used with an auto) and has lots of useful bits suitable as spares for my white 190E.

If I can be assured that simply draining the fuel distributor and wrapping it is satisfactory for long term storage then I am happy to do that. I imagine I may be storing it for considerably longer than a year (and I won't be disappointed if I never need to use it). I just wanted to know if its internals needed to be kept moist or lubricated (reasoning behind my suggestion of using 2-stroke mix). A diesel fitter I know even suggested the possibility of filling it with light (SAE10) oil, although he admitted to not really being familiar with the internals of a KE fuel distributor.

As for the engine, yes I will definitely store it with all openings covered or sealed.

If anyone can offer further suggestions I would be appreciative. I have attached some sad photos as were displayed on the auction website.

Greg