Long Time Car Storage Tips

32 messages, Last post on Sep 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM

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#31 of 32 Re: Preparing to start a car parked over 5 years [kiawah] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 30, 2008 (9:37 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Aug 30, 2008 5:50 am) Great advice from kiawah...I'd even up the ante and REQUIRE that you do most of what he says. Do NOT attempt to jump start an old dead battery. It could blow up in your face (literally). And draining the gas is essential. It has changed chemically and will screw everything up. Yes, a nasty job but way less expensive than cleaning out your entire fuel system 5 times. And after you get it running, you'll need to drain the flush the brake system, change the oil and filter and tune it up, also new air and fuel filter. The various seals might leak, but they might also swell up again and stop leaking. You'll have to assess this after running the car around for a while. I presume the tires are toast as well. Work slowly, be safe. Remember, you only mess up a job when you don't give yourself enough time. It's sat for years, so if you don't get it going in a day, wait another day, or as long as you need.
#32 of 32 car storage website by lyonscars Sep 30, 2008 (6:00 pm)
here is a list of car storage facilities from around the world. most are located in the U.S. and GB. If anyone has any good articles or tips to post please let me know. Thanks, www.insidecarstorage.com