Re: storage

[jtrealty@xxxx]

All fuel should be removed from the tank. It is alright to raise the 
car and block it up either by the frame or the suspension just use 
good quality jackstands (with rags so you don't scratch the epoxy). 
Change the anti-freeze if old or at least test it so the car won't 
freeze. Suck out the windshield washer fluid. For longer periods of 
storage more steps could be taken like fogging the cylinders, lowering 
the tire air pressures and covering the tires, dessicant in the 
passenger compartment etc. Keep any animals from getting in the 
garage, they can chew up wires, upholstery, carpeting, put acorns into 
the exhaust system and the like. Some camphor balls under the car can 
help but make sure ALL holes are sealed in the structure so tiny pests 
cannot get near the car. Remove everything loose and vacuum and clean 
the car inside and out. Taking the car out of storage can be as 
important as putting in in. Replace all fluids INCLUDING BRAKE FLUID 
AND CLUTCH, turn the motor over by hand, fully charge the battery and 
so on. To keep the battery alive during the storage of the car you 
should store it in a heated area on a piece of wood and hook it up to 
a trickle-charger 1 day a month. I have seen cars stored without any 
steps as it was only to be a little while. Months become years and 
then it is a real mess. Still the way you reactivate it can be at 
least as important as the way it was stored.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Lynn Metz" <metzlynn@xxxx> wrote:
> Group:
> 
> Storage questions: My car is going to stored starting in about 3 
weeks and 
> will not be moved or run for 12-14 months