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Chris
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 Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:52 pm Post subject: winter off road storage |
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| 33`s going away for the winter, any one got any particular ideas or sugestions on the things to do and not to do, |
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Gary UK
Alfa Sprint
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Location: Darlington UK
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Where is it being stored??
Garage? Heated?? Damp?? etc. |
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gritsop
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Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
For storing a car do the following:
1. place the car on stands (on the support points)
2. store wheels in a dry , shady place
3. disconnect battery terminals (do a charge once per 50days)
4. cover brake disks
when taking her on the road again replace engine oil, brake fluid and prefferably coolant - It is advisable to run the motor from time to time for a while.
Regards
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Dreamracers
Alfa Sprint
Joined: 19 May 2003
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Location: Sunny Zomerzet, UK
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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When I stored the Sud over winter, she is in a dry garage, but isnt heated... 
Last year I bought a solar trickle charger that keeps the battery tip top over the winter. I have axle stands and aim to keep her off the floor this year.
I get there and start her up at least once a month and run her for about 10-15 mins, then off.
In March, oil will be changed, but will leave the brake fluid this year as not done that long ago. Water will get a change in the spring, that one is due. May even get around to using a wire brush, rustproof and underseal on the sills/floorpan this year.
Why cover the brake disks? Thats an interesting idea!? |
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gritsop
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Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Covering your brake disks you prevent corrosion being developed on the surface - when you reuse your car and you press the brakes then the brake pads will take the role of "sandpaper" and you will probably need pad replacement and for sure your disks will have uneven wear.
If you notice the new cars being delivered have their disks and calipers covered with some sort of white plastic cover.
Regards,
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1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive
http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk
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