Does water damage an engine when its out of the engine bay?

[Jums]

Just wondering if water damages the engine when its not in the engine bay. I'v com across a few pics of k24a2 engines on i-vtec.com and the engine looks like its been hosed down with water.

[Slow96GSR]

As long as you don't plan on starting it while the filter is wet. Also don't hose it down with cold water while the block is still hot.

[Jums]

thanks mate

[Twincam16]

If you mean the engine is wet then yes, can be a problem. Water can channel its way into the spark valley (ie not good!). Another problem is water finding its way into the block/head - open coolant-hose connectors can have water flow in them, causing rust if out for a while.

Its reccomended that when swapping any engine that has been left out for a while or wet to at least be opened and checked. All parts that are not part of the long-block (ie head & block) should be replaced eg. sparks, waterpump, dizzy, as well as seals and gaskets.

Do this and you shouldnt have many other probs.