Storing the car....?
10-14-02, 08:00 AM
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Storing the car....?
Okay, I just "finished" storing my car and I am wondering if there is anything more I should do.
So far I have:
-fogged the engine with engine storage spray
-removed the battery
-sealed the intake and exhaust with 3 layers of aluminum foil
-car up on blocks.... level...
-gonna be putting mothballs under the car to keep critters out, and put silica gel into the car to keep it dry...
Anything else?
And the big question, to tarp or not to tarp?
(I mean TARP, not car cover... it is stored inside an old barn-type building, so it will be exposed to some snow blowing through the walls, and water dripping on top, any real point in using a tarp or is it just gonna cause me more problems?)
So far I have:
-fogged the engine with engine storage spray
-removed the battery
-sealed the intake and exhaust with 3 layers of aluminum foil
-car up on blocks.... level...
-gonna be putting mothballs under the car to keep critters out, and put silica gel into the car to keep it dry...
Anything else?
And the big question, to tarp or not to tarp?
(I mean TARP, not car cover... it is stored inside an old barn-type building, so it will be exposed to some snow blowing through the walls, and water dripping on top, any real point in using a tarp or is it just gonna cause me more problems?)
10-14-02, 03:22 PM
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You fogged the inside of the engine, right?
-put stabilizer in fuel tank, then run engine for 10 minutes (you'll have to refog)
-change oil and coolant
-crack windows about 1/2"
-put stabilizer in fuel tank, then run engine for 10 minutes (you'll have to refog)
-change oil and coolant
-crack windows about 1/2"
10-15-02, 12:18 AM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
You fogged the inside of the engine, right?
You fogged the inside of the engine, right?
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-put stabilizer in fuel tank, then run engine for 10 minutes (you'll have to refog)
-change oil and coolant
-crack windows about 1/2" [/B]
-put stabilizer in fuel tank, then run engine for 10 minutes (you'll have to refog)
-change oil and coolant
-crack windows about 1/2" [/B]
now, why should I crack the windows a bit? (the exterior of the car will end up with snow on it... and there will be silica gel in the interior...)
10-15-02, 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by banzaitoyota
Build a frame for the Tarp out of PVC pipe or something to keep the tarp off the car.
Build a frame for the Tarp out of PVC pipe or something to keep the tarp off the car.
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Originally posted by hypntyz7
the best thing you could do is have someone come back every month or so and crank it over for you(not start).
the best thing you could do is have someone come back every month or so and crank it over for you(not start).
Well I think I may be able to do that...
okay, so given the choice of NO tarp, or a tarp resting on the surface of the car, which would you go with?
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