964 Winter Hibernation

[Glaston]

Sorry if this question has been asked previously.

I am planning to put my 964 on SORN (for the first time in 12 years of ownership) and keeping it hibernated until March next year.

Note the garage is not heated or anything fancy, but it is dry.

So I was wondering the best options.

Do I for example I just disconnect the battery, put it on axle stands, cover the car and leave it for 5 months? No keen as I am worried about drying out the engine.

Or should I leave it on the ground and just run the car every week (until hot) and every couple of weeks (weather permitting) reverse it out of the garage, etc just stop the the brakes from binding on, etc.

Or something else?

Many thanks

Many thanks

[mr pg]

When I had a 964 I hooked it up to a CTEK conditioner, and tried to take it out at least once a month when weather permitted. It didn't seem to like not being used for long periods, and helped keep things moving/lubricated. I do the same now with my 996t. It's generally accepted that just leaving a car to idle to warm up and then putting it away isn't the method over winter.

[Mart-1]

I've kept a couple of cars in storage for many years with the same store who are very good. They put all cars on a battery conditioner (Optimate or similar), inflate the tyres above normal pressure, leave the handbrake off, and put a cover on them, and check all fluids before starting them up. Cars are usually kept unlocked as the security of the premises is very high, in case locks seize. Cars are also washed prior to storage, and allowed to dry out completely before covers are applied to ensure all moisture has escaped. The space is also dehumidified

They offer a maintenance service to run cars that are with them for long periods and not driven, but avoid starting them too often for short periods or being run whilst stationary

If you can, i'd recommend putting rat poison in the garage to try and stop mice using your car as a winter residence

[thegoose]

Mart-1 said:

I've kept a couple of cars in storage for many years with the same store who are very good. They put all cars on a battery conditioner (Optimate or similar), inflate the tyres above normal pressure, leave the handbrake off, and put a cover on them, and check all fluids before starting them up. Cars are usually kept unlocked as the security of the premises is very high, in case locks seize. Cars are also washed prior to storage, and allowed to dry out completely before covers are applied to ensure all moisture has escaped. The space is also dehumidified

They offer a maintenance service to run cars that are with them for long periods and not driven, but avoid starting them too often for short periods or being run whilst stationary

If you can, i'd recommend putting rat poison in the garage to try and stop mice using your car as a winter residence

Great advice. I'd add that either put it away with very little fuel in or drain it out before recommissioning with fresh stuff and also disconnect the HT leads from the 2 coils and turn the engine over on the battery for 20-30 seconds to get oil circulating around the moving components, before re-connecting the leads and then starting it.

[mudy]

or you could man-up and drive the feckin thing like god intended - it's a car not your mama's favourite knickers you big girl!



I second the ctek battery thingy - very good plus drive it when you can - if the underseal is pukka then as long as you avoid salt you'll be fine