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Whats the best option for storing an S for long periods? Not realy going to be able to use it and dont want to get rid. Two options as i see it. Garaged on a reduced insurance policy or propper storage. Anyone done such a thing. Tragic i know to have it tied to a pin but think of the love i can lavish on it once i can give it the time.
Depends on what you mean by "long periods"?
Mine happily sits in the garage unused for 3 to 4 months or so and will still start 1st time when I fire it up and so far there have been no ill effects. I have noticed one tyre is a little lower on pressure than the others but as I run 40 profiles it doesn't have to be that low to look a bit deflated. The battery also gets a little low due to the immobiliser consuming a small but steady amount of current over a few months.
Mine happily sits in the garage unused for 3 to 4 months or so and will still start 1st time when I fire it up and so far there have been no ill effects. I have noticed one tyre is a little lower on pressure than the others but as I run 40 profiles it doesn't have to be that low to look a bit deflated. The battery also gets a little low due to the immobiliser consuming a small but steady amount of current over a few months.
If its being layed up for that long then its a good idea to do as Wildfire says. I would add that there are a couple of products I saw somewhere that would be useful to you when laying up a car for extended periods. The first is a set of plugs that replace the spark plugs that keep any moisture out of the bores and second there is a solution that you put into your petrol tank to keep your petrol fresh. I thought it was 'Frost' that stocked them but a (very) quick look at the web site didn't give me any joy. I still think it could be them though.
Roy.
Roy.
Roy_S2 said:
The first is a set of plugs that replace the spark plugs that keep any moisture out of the bores and second there is a solution that you put into your petrol tank to keep your petrol fresh.
Roy.
Why use special plugs to stop moisture getting into the bores? Just change the plugs when you want to use the car after storage. May be worth removing and greasing the plug threads and replacing (not too tight) before storage so you can get them out easily later.
Also remove/disconnect the battery or use a battery conditioner like the Optimate to keep the battery topped up and the alarm powered. I agree with putting it on axle stands. I left my XR2 stationary for 6 months and made the tyres go out of shape
Handbrake needs to be OFF to prevent the drums from seizing on and the cable stretching.
peter m said:
The first is a set of plugs that replace the spark plugs that keep any moisture out of the bores and second there is a solution that you put into your petrol tank to keep your petrol fresh.
Roy.
Why use special plugs to stop moisture getting into the bores? Just change the plugs when you want to use the car after storage. May be worth removing and greasing the plug threads and replacing (not too tight) before storage so you can get them out easily later.
Also remove/disconnect the battery or use a battery conditioner like the Optimate to keep the battery topped up and the alarm powered. I agree with putting it on axle stands. I left my XR2 stationary for 6 months and made the tyres go out of shape
Handbrake needs to be OFF to prevent the drums from seizing on and the cable stretching.
If you have ever removed the head of an engine that has been left for 6 months plus in a garage you will see the damage caused by condensation in the engine. Exhaust valves are especially prone to this, they rust below the valve guides as there is no oil protection (not good when you start up). The cylinder bores will also rust if left long enough. I have a head from a Golf Gti on my bench at the moment, it was stood for a couple of years in a carport. If I can borrow a digital camera I will post a few pics.
Z
Hoover33 said:
mr sheen is your man i reckon
Thanks Steve.
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"Laying up the S for winter", it's what I do over winter, hope it helps FAT MATT
I thought it would be better to sell the car and let someone keep it on the road and serviced and used, rather than stick it in a garage for 2 years. Everyone here says they like to be used.
And you'd have the money in your pocket, instead of an obstacle in your garage.
Two years down the line, you could buy another S for possibly less.
Or is that naive?
And you'd have the money in your pocket, instead of an obstacle in your garage.
Two years down the line, you could buy another S for possibly less.
Or is that naive?
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