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Phoenix95
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Post subject: storage preps.  Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2001 7:22 am |
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Location: El Paso, TX
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What are some of the things that I should do to my car so that it won't get internal damage from just sitting around? ie. engine pitting
Also, does 43,000 miles in a year and a half seem too much?
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'95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2001 8:51 am |
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Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Quote: What are some of the things that I should do to my car so that it won't get internal damage from just sitting around?
Isn't it a bit early to put the car into winter sleep?  I'm not ready to think about that before September or so ...
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Phoenix95
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Post subject: not perm. yet Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2001 12:23 pm |
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the storage isn't permanent yet. but i just bought a 4cyl hupe ride that i will use to ease the suffering on my wallet. the extra cash i will save on gas will go for up grades on the f-bird. that and i have put way too many miles on my car in the year and a half i've owned it(43,000).
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'95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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Sergio-Casino
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Post subject: Interessting ... Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2001 6:56 pm |
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Location: Den Helder, Holland
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I'd like to know the exact same thing ...
I'll store mine from October till April/May or so.
Should i put the car on jackstands ?
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TheHylandr
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2001 3:01 pm |
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Quote: Also, does 43,000 miles in a year and a half seem too much? 
43K in 18 months is a LOT of driving!!!
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2001 6:34 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm
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Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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Quote: What are some of the things that I should do to my car so that it won't get internal damage from just sitting around? ie. engine pitting
Also, does 43,000 miles in a year and a half seem too much?
Phoenix
Just start it once a month and drive it on a clear day . In doing this you keep the seals from drying out and possibly cracking
you get rid of any unwanted condensation in the engine
you will nock off the rust that is attacking your brake
rotors when it sits so long
keep your battery charged
keep ypur fuel injectors and the fuel in your tank from gumming up.
The list goes on.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 7:54 pm |
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Location: Houston, TX
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CHEVYTHUNDER
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2001 5:03 pm |
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Location: Schweinfurt, Germany
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A few things you should do when putting your car away for a while:
Put it on Jackstands to insure your tires don't get any flat spots. The jackstands should be place under suspension components, not the frame. That way your suspension won't hang down the whole time.
Fill up the gas tank all the way. This prevents condensation in the tank and rust if you have a steel tank.
Keep at least one of your windows cracked just a little. Moisture may build up if you don't and you might get mildew.
Unhook the battery.
Always make sure you have enough antifreeze in you cooling system unless you want a cracked block in the wintertime.
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Phoenix95
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Post subject: reply to jackz28 Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:06 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 11:48 pm
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Location: El Paso, TX
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jack,
after driving around in a gutless wonder i couldn't take it anymore. i am selling the hupe ride and getting the bird abck on the road. got plans for her. hope to see you guys at the next meet if there will ever be another one with all this crap going on.
chris phoenix95
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'95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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RT1
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2001 9:20 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:46 pm
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Location: El Paso, TX
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Chris... A tear just fell from my eye. I am glad you are keeping her. Welcome back.
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