Wintering your V8
Discussion
Probably mention elsewhere, but the winter is upon us and made worse this year by Covid-19. So those who wish to put their Ferrari V8 on SORN, what exactly do they do? I have a heated garage and mine is on a conditioner and covered. I pump up the tires a little. My Ferrari engineer does not recommend starting the engine to warm it up or even driving a short distance. I will move the car a few feet to prevent tire/bearing flat spots.
What are your views?
What are your views?
voicey said:
Brim the tank to prevent condensation building in the tanks.
Your Ferrari Engineer is wrong about starting the engine - not running the engine for a prolonged period risks drying up the rear main seal to a point where it will leak when you start using the car again. I've lost count of the number of RMS jobs I've done this year due to the extended layup that lockdown brought. My advice is to run the engine until the oil is at operating temperature at least every 6 weeks (also run the HVAC so the AC compressor gets a workout).
Thanks for the advice.Your Ferrari Engineer is wrong about starting the engine - not running the engine for a prolonged period risks drying up the rear main seal to a point where it will leak when you start using the car again. I've lost count of the number of RMS jobs I've done this year due to the extended layup that lockdown brought. My advice is to run the engine until the oil is at operating temperature at least every 6 weeks (also run the HVAC so the AC compressor gets a workout).
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