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Parking MX for 1yr in non-heated garage (How should i prep?)
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 6:13 am
by quicksliver
I've got to park my MX in a non-heated garage for just over 1yr. It won't be drivin at all during this time. What should i do to the car before i park her for the year?
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 7:29 am
by Grants
Stick it on stands to save the tyres and disconnect the battery. Others may be able to add more ideas but I think what you do after the one year is most important.
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 7:32 am
by fry_81
change your oil, add a fuel stabilizer, dont leave your e-brake on wash, wax and vacum out your car before you store it
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 7:45 am
by bmwm3guy
remove your brake discs and calipers and lube them up completely.
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 9:11 am
by jschrauwen
I believe there's a spray protectant for engine bays for just such a purpose. Perhaps ask owners of vintage cars what storing practices they use. Spray protectant on metal surfaces to protect from rust, a spray for the engine bay and other parts to protect the rubber parts. Gas tank filled to the max with a fuel stabilizer. A clean interior with an air freshener left in would be a good idea. Up on blocks or jack stands for the suspension. I would also spray a little oil into each cylinder just to leave a little coating on top of the pistons and would do that again when it's time to take it out of storage but with the plugs out of course. A good car cover would be good. I'd also place sheets of old boxes or cardboard anchored down underneath the whole car to absorb the possible accumulation of moisture that usually occurs in a non-heated storage facility because of the fluctuating temps that it may be exposed to. Can't think of anything else, but will edit if needed.
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 9:11 am
by slimsmedley
remove the windscreen washer rubbers and grease the sunroof runners
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 10:15 pm
by Rick Johnson
I'd say most important thing is get someone to start it every few weeks if possible.
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 10:18 pm
by mitmaks
Rick Johnson wrote:I'd say most important thing is get someone to start it every few weeks if possible.
people believed so for years but that has been proven to be wrong
Take out spark plugs and spray some lubricant in there.
Posted: August 3rd, 2005, 10:51 pm
by Rick Johnson
Oh really? Well I doubt your battery is going to last a year, disconnected or not. So either run the car, put it on a trickle charger, or have it charged every few months.
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 12:55 am
by jschrauwen
Rick Johnson wrote: 04 SRT-4 Stock for now...
Just noticed that, that's gotta be a lotta fun. Don't tell me it's your winter beater .... LOL
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 1:02 am
by V8KOMX3
SRT-4 fast car but not very good in autocross, but non the less very fast car.
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 1:25 am
by mitmaks
V8KOMX3 wrote:SRT-4 fast car but not very good in autocross, but non the less very fast car.
very fast? hmm i would say quick ya...fast, nope, very fast-definitely not!
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 1:46 am
by V8KOMX3
well mit that is you opinion but I believe for the price the speed you get is very fast. I shouldn't say very fast car and not explain I guess but for the price very fast car stock. It's not an atom but hey we all have to start somewhere.
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 1:26 pm
by mitmaks
very fast for the price? doubdtful as i can get 11 sec car for 15k, that WOULDNT lose value every year but GAIN it
tip
Posted: August 4th, 2005, 4:27 pm
by Spinkx79
I used to have to put a few mothballs in the tailpipes and in the shaker of my Trans AM to keep the critters out.