Fuel Question?
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From: Little Elm TX
Fuel Question?
As you can see from the sig the motor has had it. It's going to take much longer than I expected before I can get it in to get it rebuilt. (money) At this point it's unknown. At least till after the first of the year, when the tax refund gets here to help out. My question is, is there anything I should do?. It has close to a full tank of gas. I start it just enough to keep the battery from going dead. I don't want to disconnect it as it sits outside of my apartment, under a car cover, and I want the alarm to work. I drove it around the complex, basicly at idle (man I can't stand the sound this poor motor is making) to take some rust off the rotors and help keep the tires from flat spotting. Any other suggestions???????? Opinions????
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 10:13 PM 10/24/2001]
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 10:13 PM 10/24/2001]
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Re: Fuel Question? (R94 LT 1)
Honestly, the best thing is to rent a storage unit and put it on jack stands. Sounds like you are already doing really all you can. When the weather starts to ice, make sure that tank is full.
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Re: Fuel Question? (Vette92)
Honestly, the best thing is to rent a storage unit and put it on jack stands. Sounds like you are already doing really all you can. When the weather starts to ice, make sure that tank is full.
I guess what I left out of the original question was whether or not to add a fuel stabilzer or something, or just have the tank drained when I have the motor done?
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Re: Fuel Question? (Vette92)
I agree with Vette92. If you live in that bad a section of town that you're willing to drive around on a broken engine just to keep the battery alive for the alarm, then storage really is the only other option. When You put it away put the battery on a trickle charger. As long as you have a full tank of gas that should be ok if the car will be out by Spring.
-John
-John
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Re: Fuel Question? (R94 LT 1)
...at close to $200 a month .... :eek: :eek:
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Re: Fuel Question? (War Machine)
I agree with Vette92. If you live in that bad a section of town that you're willing to drive around on a broken engine just to keep the battery alive for the alarm, then storage really is the only other option. When You put it away put the battery on a trickle charger. As long as you have a full tank of gas that should be ok if the car will be out by Spring.
-John
-John
