Winter layover

Winter layover was created by Severn

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130325
In a few days time I am off to the other side of the world for 5 months and will be leaving my mgf in my garage.

I would appreciate any advice on how best to leave the car to best protect it whilst I am away.



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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130331
Whatever you do ,don't leave the handbrake on.

David
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Replied by Freestyle on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130355
Few good tips on this
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/laying_up.html
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Replied by really? on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130376
if you can't remove the wheels, it is worth inflating them up to 45-50 psi to help maintain shape.

obviously check max allowed pressure on the tyre sidewall, and reduce pressure before you drive the car again.
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130383
Stick it on axle stands if you can. Saves the tyres and the bearings. Give it a good lubrication of locks, hinges etc. If possible leave a battery conditioner on the battery. As above don't leave the handbrake on, it will seize.

David
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Replied by mowog73 on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130390
Fill the gas tank and add fuel stabiliser. Put a trickle charger on the battery. Change the engine oil. That's about all I do to mine every winter.

In 15 years of classic car ownership and yearly winter lay up I have never put the car on axle stands and have never had a problem with mis-shaped/flat spotted tyres.

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Replied by helsbyman on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130416
Hi mowog 73
Why do you fill the tank up?

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Replied by helsbyman on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130418
Get a dehumidifier and put it on a time switch [ the car is in a garage ? ]
leave the windows 10% open also

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Replied by idrawcad on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130426
A friend of mine always used to put a double fluorescent light, about 6ft long, under the car on a time switch to come on at night, the gentle heat keeping the condensation at bay, and also cheap to run.

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Chris
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Replied by mowog73 on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130662
I fill the tank to minimize the amount of air and moisture trapped in the tank over winter. No need of having water in the fuel or additional oxidation over the winter.

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Replied by mogatrons on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130712
In truth, it's probably simpler to get someone to drive it once a fortnight on dry days. ;)

... no need for dehumidifiers, chargers, oil services, axle stands, additional lubrication etc .....

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Replied by John and Sue on topic Winter layover

Posted 11 years 1 month ago #130737

mogatrons wrote: In truth, it's probably simpler to get someone to drive it once a fortnight on dry days. ;)

... no need for dehumidifiers, chargers, oil services, axle stands, additional lubrication etc .....


Oh yes. That's what I wanted to say.
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