WD-40 on cam bearings?

[GaryMB]

About a month ago I coated my engine block (dipped, vatted, bored, decked, cam bearings press in) in WD-40 to prevent it from rusting as I knew I would not be able to work on it for a while. Now I'm wondering if the corrosive properties of the WD-40 would have damaged the cam bearings (which were quite well doused in it). Any input is welcome.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Should be fine if it's not pitted. Should be able to touch it up with a real fine emory cloth or steel wool.

 

[fast_Z28_guy]

WD40 evaporates...leaving almost no residual oil.

not something i would want on my engine block

 

[LBR]

Ouch on the WD-40! I use Power Punch (remember STP?) to coat all "important" surfaces. It is heavy and sticky enough to stay put for the long term, unlike a regular motor oil and heaven forbid WD-40. LBR

 

[lah2420]

I've always heard you use WD40 to free up parts and things like that, but that it was too corrosive itself too use as a protectant.