Expert: Sean Halliday - 7/31/2008

Question
Hey. I have a inline 4 honda engine. Before I even thouhgt of it I turned my engine on its side so my pistons are going vertically not horizontally. I emptyed the coolant ant motor oil ofcourse but there is allways a lil left in the head or where ever. I also removed my spark plugs before. My ? Is willthe remainder oil or coolant leak into the combustion chamber or anywhere else for that matter and give me problems when I go to start it. If so what should I doo. Thank u

Answer
I dont know why you turned it on its side as all coolant and oil is easily removed with the engine in the car.You may get a little oil in the bores but if it is hard to start,shoot some easy start in the plug holes first before you fit the plugs this should clear it out.You will have some smoke from the exhaust but it will clear after a few minutes.