SUBARU3 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hey! What are the best options when "recommissioning" and installling an engine that has been in storage for years? This is a Dodge Colt (Mitsu) engine with 10K on it. The engine is perfect except there is rust, (not horrible), in the coolant passages of the block. I don't want to tear the engine down. Can I clean as much as possible? How? Then install a coolant filter like this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tefba-1-1-2-Coolant-Filter-Classic-and-Sports-Cars-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35af8755edQQitemZ230578148845QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If it is limited to the coolant passages, and is just surface rust there is no need to clean it up. Just run it, and treat it to a coolant flush a few hundred miles after the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 There are some areas that are kinda flaky rust, but it all very, very dry in there. I'm going to get that filter to save the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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