At the end of 2007, I decide to close every possible circuit and put oil everywhere to keep the engine in good condition, because I’m far to be ready to put it back in the car 😉
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I start by opening the cylinder head covers, this is a bit dry there
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I put oil everywhere here, and also inside the cylinders
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Then I start closing the water circuit, especially with various plugs I had zinc-plated
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Then I work on the water pump turbine…
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… which I put back, hoping I made no mistake
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I put back most of the water circuit parts
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Here I put back the intake manifold
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Finally, I close the front side of the engine (plugs and plates)