storing GN

[chin_dude]

Any tips on how to store TR's? I've heard that alot of guys have to replace their fuel pump after taking their car out of storage. Is it a good idea to put any fuel additives in the tank?

Thanks in advance

 

[QuickWE4]

How long are you storing it for? I mean, if it's just over the winter, just fill the tank all the way and start it every couple of weeks. When I store mine, I shift the tranny through the gears, run the heater, run the A/C, hit the brakes, etc, just to get fluids running through it and what not.

When you store a car and the tank is half full, you can get some condensation which can actually form rust, so it's best to leave it full.

HTH
Rich

 

[strikeeagle]

No additives - this isn't the 1930's!

Don't start it, not even once, until Spring - it's merely abusive.

I've done this for 15 years - 100% success. Oh, and no rust in the gas tank.

 

[chin_dude]

probably 3-5 months, when you start your GN do you warm it up? ie) 10-15 mins

 

[orion]

Run? Dont Run? who's telling the truth? it doesn't even look like it matters.

 

[tazgn]

I could also use some advise on this... I'm leaving in a few days to hopefully kill some rag-head terrorists, and will be storing the car for about 7 months. I'm in Hawaii where it doesn't get below 60 degrees EVER. It will be in a car port. I plan on the car cover and putting it on jackstands (and putting the original tires/wheels on it). I'm also concerned about keeping the EXTRAODINARY number of thieves on this rock away from it.

Derrick

 

[strikeeagle]

It's a shame thieves are allowed to breathe the same air as those who work for what they own...

In the Spring, put the battery in, unplug the orange wire to the ECM, crank the car for 15 seconds, start it, and drive.

Be gentle for a tank or so.

That's it - the rest makes for nice campfire stories, but it precipitates more damage than it wards off.

 

[forzfed]

Depends on how long your storing it. If it is for some time, I would fill the tank, put fuel stabalizer in and run it for a while. Also, you can fog the motor, when you fog it, the motor stays well coated but smokes lots when you start it. You can also cover the exhaust tips so no mice or insects go up there. Put moth balls around the car. I would diffently not start it on occasion, premature wear. It is -35'C here, that would consititute car abuse! But when you do start, unplug the ecm turn it over a bit to make sure it is primed(oil) then ignite. That's me, I'm sure you'll take could care of the car.

 

[bishir]

If it's just going to sit there put it up on jackstands. I always do that when storing my Mustang and it will eliminate flat spots on tires plus make would be theifs think it's not running. Also, it helps to keep mice out. I also think starting it every few weeks is bad and it's best to just wait until Spring or when you get back. Especially when you consider most engine wear occurs at start-up. Since you're going to be gone anyways, this is probably your only option. Good luck, and we're proud of what you're doing!

James