Winter storage checklist?

[randywebb]

Chris - if it's cold enough, then there will be very very little moisture in the air at all. - Guess that reply is a little late..

[blue72s]

Originally Posted by Grady Clay

Well ….

It seams that the Tectyl line of protective coatings that Porsche used (and may still be using) was sold from Valvoline to Daubert Chemical Company in Chicago.

Here is one of the product line for automotive apps:
http://www.daubertchemical.com/default1.html

Somehow I’ll bet the product still comes from the same Valvoline plant.

When I bought this stuff it was Tectyl 822, exactly the same as the Porsche factory used. I saw the Valvoline drums in Zuffenhausen in the early ‘70s.

Best,
Grady

Grady,
Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I need to prepare my 72 for winter storage soon. I've just had a look at the Dauber website and it seems that there are several different types of Tectyl (see direct link below). So, which is the equivalent or similar to the old 822?

Tectyl®: Daubert Chemical Company, Inc.

[HarryD]

Bringing an old post to the top. It appears we have several folks trying to revive a stored car.

Check posts 20 and 21 of this thread for some really good advice from Grady Clay.

Winter storage checklist?

[ddubois]

This winter I have two options for storing my 71 911T. Which would you choose?

1.) In a unheated storage garage in the Utah mountains at 6,500 feet. Car is covered in the garage but it won't get driven for 4-5 months. I have been doing this for years with no issues.

2.) In a garage in S. California located 1/4 mile from the ocean. Again, car is covered but exposed to a salt air environment. Upside is the car will get driven every month.

[mnez]

#1
You answered your own question.

[wayne robson]

When you are finally ready to drive the car into position in your garage,
lay a few large pieces of thick cardboard down, especially if its on plain
cold concrete . Cardboard is a very good insulator and has a small air cavity,
i have done this for years, under all my classic cars.
Born in the very south of New Zealand Invercargill ,very cold wet environment
i know this helps alot.

[jlex]

When restarting the engine for the first time in the Spring, first disconnect the ignition coil, then crank until the oil pressure light goes out. Reconnect the ignition coil then start. You should pressurize the engine with oil before the first start of the season.

[Gianni at Pelican Parts]

Winter is coming! Lets revive this thread for those of us that have to deal with salted roads and freezing temperatures and unfortunately have to put our toys away for Winter.

Some good advice already posted in here such as using a Fuel Stabilizer with a full tank of gas, inflating tires over 40psi, and laying down a heavy carpet or cardboard mat under the car for insulation.

[AFB24911S]

Question about gas: how bad could it be after 12 months? I stored the car with close to a full tank and took a bit out to see if it separated and it hasn't. No rust in the tank, and the car's never let me down before.

I'm still planning to change the oil/filter, add Marvel Mystery Oil to the cylinders, hand crank, and replace spark plugs, but I'm just dreading draining 14-ish gallons of gas if I don't have to. Does 12 months count as long term storage?

I plan to put fuel injector cleaner in the gas to help the fuel distributor back to life.

[AFB24911S]

Well, I did a little more research and I'm going to answer my own question. The gas I pulled out of the tank to test for separation is pretty darn yellow; a shade or two lighter than Christmas light yellow. Brand new gasoline is barely tinted at all. So, probably good to pull all the gas out.

In my case, that's going to necessitate removing 10+ gallons of gas, so I'm going to siphon most out and drain the rest from the bottom to remove any sediment. $75 worth of gas cans that I almost certainly won't need, but now have. Good for apocalypse planning?

[911obgyn]

If you have a modern fuel injected car or gas guzzler truck you can put a couple gallons at a time in a relatively full tank and burn it off. Gas disposal is pricey if you take it to a recycler.

[AFB24911S]

That's an idea, thanks!

If need be, I could also try to force it through the snow blower with a lot of Stabil or some octane-booster. I'll report back with results on each experiment.

[Tea Tray]

Mine goes up on a mid-rise lift and open the battery switch.
Add a Battery Tender.
That’s it.
In the spring I give it a check over, start it and drive it.
In 40 years of gas and HD diesel trucks I’ve never seen or heard of a battery, engine, trans, etc, failure due to storage.
Maine winters, temps down to -25 on occasion. Our DD is parked next to my car and I’ve never noticed any salt/corrosion issues from being parked together.
It’s all a personal choice really.