I'm taking my head off to inspect and probably rebuild it. Its gonna be off for a while, I imagine (probably at least a month). I was thinking about the best way to cover up my block to make sure I don't get dust/bugs/moisture into the water and oil passages and cylinders as the car sits outside.

I was thinking seran-wrap sealed with duct tape maybe? Ghetto I know, but seems pretty feasible. Your thoughts.

 

Why not just a few big costco garbage bags? Or a tarp from home depot? Then duct it together to hold the wrap...
Could you spray wd40 into it before you wrap it? That would keep moisture out but I dont know if its bad for the seals......

 

I'd garbage bag it. :dunno:

 

Pallet wrap would work pretty well too. Garbage bags are cheap, so do that.

 

vacume package :reechy: no but seriously id go with the seran-wrap and the duct tabe and then id cover it with the garbage bag.

 

If the block is still in the car put some duct tape over the deck, duct tape is sticky but the oil residue on the deck will enable the tape to come off quite easily when you want it to.

 

I would suggest using ordinary rags or a old bath towel. Plastic is going to trap moisture and cause corrosion if you seal it too well. The towel or rags will wick moisture away and allow it to evaporate while keeping foreign objects out. If you have it outside without a carport or garage over it you are asking for trouble no matter what you do. If the hood is over it keeping wind and rain from directly getting on it it will be ok as long as you seal the edges of the towel or rags to keep the wind from blowing stuff up under them. I built aircraft turbine engines for 8 years. I have experience with contamination and moisture prevention