Storage question
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Burning Brakes
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From: UT
Storage question
I know this might sound like a dumb question but here goes...I have my Z stored for the winter and I will not be using it untill April -May ...My question to everyone is do you leave your car in gear,neutral or what...I remember reading that someone on here used a 2x4 against his seat to keep the clutch disengaged?????? Thanks in advance.....Kevin
Last edited by ZR1OUS; Nov 20, 2005 at 12:13 AM.
Melting Slicks
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I don't know if this is much insight coming from a new Z owner...but I left mine in rev. & did nothing about pushing the clutch in. The thing is that mine came out to play sometimes until the roads got snow & salt on them. Then it was not until after the spring rains cleaned up the road. Then I did the last oil change & disconned the batt & left it in neutral p/b off & chocked a fr & rear wheel & covered it & said g'night.
The clutch thing is strange to me. Why would you want to have the system at full pressure all the time? I don't understand the benefit? Doesn't that put strain on the parts? I never saw that at zfdoc's site but then that specific Q wasn't in the Q & A section. I think I would leave that step out, JMHO.
Tom
The clutch thing is strange to me. Why would you want to have the system at full pressure all the time? I don't understand the benefit? Doesn't that put strain on the parts? I never saw that at zfdoc's site but then that specific Q wasn't in the Q & A section. I think I would leave that step out, JMHO.
Tom
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I take mine for about a 30 mile spin once a month. I live right by a freeway entrance and there always one nice sunny day with bare roads every month. IMHO this is the best thing for the car rather than letting it sit for 5 months straight. By the way, I leave it in first while it is parked.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ontario
Do not brace the clutch to the floor...that will put constent pressure on your seals and slave cylinder and could cause seal failure, that was something done when the clutches were mechanical "not hydraulic".
My routine...
Fill the gas tank and add stabil, I put the car in 1st gear, no parking brake, remove battery and put a float charger http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42292 on it, put 4 moisture packs in the car http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.546, loosen the roof panel to relieve pressure on the seals, lower the windows 1/4" to relieve pressure on the seals, I put 2 dryer sheets in the car and a couple in the engine compartment to keep critters out and keep the interior fresh, plug the tail pipes with rags to keep critters out, and kiss it goodnight!
There are many other things you can do if your car is to be stored longterm but this has worked for me with no problems for many years with a veriety of different vehicles.
My routine...
Fill the gas tank and add stabil, I put the car in 1st gear, no parking brake, remove battery and put a float charger http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42292 on it, put 4 moisture packs in the car http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.546, loosen the roof panel to relieve pressure on the seals, lower the windows 1/4" to relieve pressure on the seals, I put 2 dryer sheets in the car and a couple in the engine compartment to keep critters out and keep the interior fresh, plug the tail pipes with rags to keep critters out, and kiss it goodnight!
There are many other things you can do if your car is to be stored longterm but this has worked for me with no problems for many years with a veriety of different vehicles.
Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn WA
Originally Posted by rickyrj1
i never heard of the clutch being engaged for storage. good luck
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Thanks for the info on the dryer sheets ... in my case the critters will have to get by the mouse traps and poison first. It only takes one little sob to wreck the wiring.
Since I plan on starting mine up each week I'm also still trying to decide if I should use a tickle charge with the battery in the car.
Since I plan on starting mine up each week I'm also still trying to decide if I should use a tickle charge with the battery in the car.
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If your going to start the car each week then it wouldn't hurt to have a trickle charger on the car to keep the electrolyte active. Most of what I do has been covered. One thing mice hate is moth *****. You might want to throw some around the outside of the car to boot. I really hate winter.
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[QUOTE=ZR1Mack]Thanks for the info on the dryer sheets ... in my case the critters will have to get by the mouse traps and poison first. It only takes one little sob to wreck the wiring.
I was not aware that dryer sheets would keep critters away. Just to be sure, is it any dryer sheet or a particular type or brand? Was planning on moth cakes as a deterent but would sure prefer something a little less smelly. Thank you in advance for the information. John R. Sullivan '91 # 283
I was not aware that dryer sheets would keep critters away. Just to be sure, is it any dryer sheet or a particular type or brand? Was planning on moth cakes as a deterent but would sure prefer something a little less smelly. Thank you in advance for the information. John R. Sullivan '91 # 283
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If you guys are putting it away for months, then please make sure you change the oil first! The even slightly used oil will have accumulated acids and moisture that running the car to operating temp burns off. If it sits so does the acid and moisture.I'm sure everyone knows this but it really is vital.
Melting Slicks
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I have heard moth ***** are better if there is a real bad problem with critters (mice) but they do smell bad and if you ever put them in your car you will never get that smell out. I saw a guy on TV once upon a time recommending dryer sheets, he said mice don't like "any" strong scent and many things will work to keep them at bay...pepper oil, mint oil, cloves, moth *****, dryer sheets, irish spring soap, even charcoal. I have been using them for years now with no mice problems at all and they are easier to place inside your engine compt...(mice like chewing silicone wires, hoses ect). I dont think it matters what scent or flaver they are as long as they are fresh and strong smelling. It wouldn't hurt as Mike says, to put a few moth ***** under your car too if mice have a strong presence.
Just a quick side note, If you live in the country dryer sheets also work well to keep deer away from eating plants flowers ect...just tie a few around your roses and ceaders and no more deer food.
Originally Posted by ZR1Mack
Thanks for the info on the dryer sheets ... in my case the critters will have to get by the mouse traps and poison first. It only takes one little sob to wreck the wiring.
I was not aware that dryer sheets would keep critters away. Just to be sure, is it any dryer sheet or a particular type or brand? Was planning on moth cakes as a deterent but would sure prefer something a little less smelly. Thank you in advance for the information. John R. Sullivan '91 # 283
I was not aware that dryer sheets would keep critters away. Just to be sure, is it any dryer sheet or a particular type or brand? Was planning on moth cakes as a deterent but would sure prefer something a little less smelly. Thank you in advance for the information. John R. Sullivan '91 # 283
Just a quick side note, If you live in the country dryer sheets also work well to keep deer away from eating plants flowers ect...just tie a few around your roses and ceaders and no more deer food.
