924, Say Goodnight

JonA · 09-13-2002, 08:45 AM

After 2 years of 924 ownership we are going to put the baby to bed for awhile. Other projects and family problems do not alow enough time to keep her in good running condition. I hope for one of two things to happen; the 924 will become increasingly rare and more valuable (long shot huh?) and we will one day be a ble to sell it for something close to what I have invested or in a year or so I will be able to get back to the project and finish up everything the right way.
Anyway, a search of old posts did not reveal much in the way of advice on storage. The car will likely be unused for at least a year. Unfortunately I will have to store it outside under a tarp.
Things I plan on doing:
Change the oil
Put it up on blocks and spread another tarp under it on the ground to protet from moisture from the ground.
Support the other tarp above the car so there is plenty of air circulation.
Clean everything before beddy-bye.
Remove the battery and store in heated space.
Fill the gas tank and add stabilizer.
Fresh antifreeze.
Am I missing anything? Would I be better off draining all gasoline and blowing everything out? Can you even do that?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jon Aborn

Eturbo924 · 09-13-2002, 10:09 AM

Fill the tank and put stabil in it... then run it for a few minutes. You want the stabil to get into the fuel system and injectors.

Then you can drain the oil and replace it if you like. I feel it is better to start the car every month to get things circulating. Otherwise seals can dry out. If you have functioning AC you need to run it or the compressor seals and such will go bad.

I suggest you get a good car cover that breathes.. do not just use a tarp. It will ruin the paint.

Spray WD40 or such on the brake rotors and spin them around to make sure you get complete coverage. Do not engage the parking brake.

Clutch will likely sick also but I do not know what to do about that. Put some moth balls in the interior and the engine bay. You want to keep rodents and such out of the car. They can make a real mess and chew through wires and such. Also put a container of damp rid inside the car... and check on it every couple of weeks.

That is what I would do in addition to some of the things you noted.

Eric
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JonA · 09-15-2002, 05:15 AM

Thanks Eric, I hadn't thought about the moth balls but that is an excellent idea as I have heard some real horror stories about the problems that mice can cause.
When I cover the car I am going to build a simple lumber frame to support the tarp away from the vehicle so there should be no damage to the exterior (not that it matters as the car needs paint) and there should be real good air flow.
For reasons that I cannot explain I'm going to miss working on the damn thing, kinda gets into your blood.....

Jon

muztangFB · 09-15-2002, 07:48 AM

OK, this may sound dumb, but why WD40 on the brake rotors?

Bob's944 · Bob's944's Garage

keep them from rusting

muztangFB · 09-15-2002, 08:14 AM

Doesnt the WD40 stick on them for a pretty good while, and leave you with a slick surface? How do you break it down to get it off when you go to drive the car again?

Bob's944 · Bob's944's Garage

use any 'brake cleaner' on the discs before you drive it.