Question about storing

[zbane]

Another good thing is to spray the vinyl interior with Lysol disinfectant this will greatly prevent mildew I used this on my boat with great success. Gary

In addition to this, I would recommend using a product called "Damp Rid" or something similar. This product is nothing more than small round pellets that sit in a special container (provided) and absorbs moisture out of the air. You would want to check it every month or so to see if it needs draining/refreshing. Here in the moldy south, I have found it to be very helpful in preventing (or at least slowing) mold in my closets (and on my Dr. Martins).

[EScanlon]

Darbji:

The person calling you an objectofile probably watched "Boston Legal" last Monday (11/5) where that was one of the story lines. With that being the case, remind him that one of the other story lines was about a woman who killed a guy for revenge....and got away with it ....so whom was he calling an objectofile?

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[Walter Moore]

If I didn't completely winterize the car, but just started it about once a month would that suffice?

(Of course I would let the engine get completely hot before I shut it down.)

I only ask because I expect that I will need to move the car a couple of times this winter to make room for other things.

[mally002]

I have the perfect solution....just send your car to me and I'll drive it at least once a week. In Knoxville TN we usually stay around 30-38 degrees in the dead of winter, so it's always Z season here.........You guys need to move..........

[Ed]

If I didn't completely winterize the car, but just started it about once a month would that suffice?

(Of course I would let the engine get completely hot before I shut it down.)

I only ask because I expect that I will need to move the car a couple of times this winter to make room for other things.

I've heard this is not a good idea. If the car isn't run at full operating temperature at highway speeds for atleast 30 minutes, condensation in the fuel system, exhaust system, cooling system and oil system soes not fully burn off and will result in moisture contamination, corrosion and system failures.

[Darbji280z]

Yeah, that was another debate we had in the DeLorean club. Is it better to start the car up twice a month to, in other words, exercise the engine? Or is it best to leave it there all winter without starting it?

[bigoak]

A plethora of posts on storing:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14774&highlight=storing

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4006&highlight=Storage

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4047&highlight=Storage

Happy reading...

[76Datsun280z]

Is it better to start the car up twice a month to, in other words, exercise the engine? Or is it best to leave it there all winter without starting it?

I personally say it would be wiser to leave it with out starting it rather than starting it for 10 minutes, then shut it off. Unless you plan on fully warming up by driving it a while to circulate and warm up all the fluids like the others have said to burn off the moisture, it would be better to just let it sit.

[mriz]

I had to stop using the car cover due to those pesky mice. Or is that meeses? Lots of woodlands behind the house so it comes with the territory in winter. I have to plug the fender drain tubes, muffler and air cleaner also. They enjoyed the darkness and warmth the cover provided and caused a lot of damage. Never had that problem until the neighbors with the 4 cats moved. I should give they new neighbors a cat as a housewarming gift when they move in:classic:

[Bonzi Lon]

One other thing. You MUST visit and chat occasionaly, even with the battery out, She WILL remember.

Bonzi Lon

[Darbji280z]

One other thing. You MUST visit and chat occasionaly, even with the battery out, She WILL remember.

Bonzi Lon

Oh of course! Not a day will go by.

Darbji:

The person calling you an objectofile probably watched "Boston Legal" last Monday (11/5) where that was one of the story lines.

That's exactly what he said he watched!!! He explained it in great detail to me!

[Stickerman]

Put a few dryer sheets in the car, mice can't stand them. I usually put one on each floorboard, one under the hood, and one in the tailpipe. No mice issues anymore, and mine are stored in the barn.