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I typically use "marvel mystery oil" for that purpose. I winterize vehicles that will sit for 6-9 months. Smokes like a chimney but the engines have an internal film of oil in the valve area and in the cylinders. Diesel may be a bit less costly.
Tim
On Oct 6, 2012, at 3:21 AM, Dave Hall wrote:
> I'm told diesel is a good treatment before laying up an engine - a spoonful
> in each carb throat as the engine is running at medium rpm and it coats the
> valve area and muffler internally with oily residue to reduce corrosion.
> Smokes as you do it though. I suppose it works like a upper cylinder
> lubricant.
>
> Dave.
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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