storage for long times

[Dee Moats <Dee-Moats@xxxx>]

I stored my DeLorean for an extended period of time, the only precaution I
took was to drive to Phoenix where the weather is more suitable for storage.
I bought a Carcoon from DMC Houston, I also bought jack stands before
storing the car and found a storage area where I could hook up to
electricity. 

The results, with a full gas tank - no fuel problems after storage.
I use only synthetic oil and it stays the same through it's life - no
problem. I changed oil after driving back to Houston.
I agree with the brake fluid - my clutch slave cylinder was damaged by the
fluid over the time and cup deteriorated stranding me by the side of the
road. I had the brakes fixed prior to having problems there. When I store
my car again, the only thing I will do different is to change the brake and
clutch fluid prior to storage. The jack stands do not damage the Carcoon
and the fans work great. There was no dust inside Carcoon and the stainless
steel looked like it was washed the day before. The Carcoon keeps the
battery charged. I did not change out the coolant before but I it was
changed with the oil afterwards.

Dee-Moats
vin 4434


On Sun, 19 Nov 2000 00:43:56 -0500 (EST), jtrealty@xxxx wrote:

I disagree (although not strongly). I think it is better to fill the fuel
tank.

jackstands, not just for the tires but so the springs are less
stressed part of the tire facing down and keep flat spots from developing. 

If the brake fluid is over 2 years old it should be flushed out with dot 4. 

You should manualy turn the engine over several times before trying to start
it. 






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