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Topic #42444 16 posts Started by m0dd3d1
m0dd3d1
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So here's the background story:
I just got my job i've been waiting for about 2 years. I may be shipped overseas for 6 months subbing in for another empolyee (that means I get to go to the UK...again!!).

And here's the question:
I'll be there for roughly 6 months and i'll need to toss my crap in storage, including my car. Now, does anyone know of anything I can do or anything i'll need to do in reference to storing a car for a long period of time in a garage/ storage unit? Does anyone have anything like a horror story or what to look out for? I'm new to this storage unit thing so any help is much appreciated!


Thanks in advance!

-Triscuit
1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
m0dd3d1
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Here. celicatech is your friend.
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108



Sweet deal, that actually helps out a lot. The only thing is, I won't have access to it for 6 months b/c i'll be overseas. Has anyone left their car for that long before?

-Triscuit
1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
DeW_H0e_GT
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word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... wink.gif
m0dd3d1
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word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... wink.gif


What's "seafoam?"
1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
hitcachi
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 1:17 PM) [snapback]495088[/snapback]
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word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... wink.gif


What's "seafoam?"

its an additive/cleaner that you can buy at any auto parts store. Honestly i love the stuff. It does work but you cant use too much (like 3 or 4 bottles within a month). Just add a can to your fuel tank.

This post has been edited by hitcachi: Oct 23, 2006 - 2:47 PM
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tomazws
#7
Not to scare you... but my friend came back and couldn't start his car after a 2-month vacation.. He popped the hood to see most of the wires in the bay were bitten by rats and stuff...


So I guess you might want to put something in your engine bay to shoo the insects, animals away...
-TomazWSwww.tomazws.com
elvasoshexai
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 2:17 PM) [snapback]495088[/snapback]
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word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... wink.gif


i dun think it's seafoam u need to put in. but some type of fuel stabilizer... and after putting it in i think u should drive it for couple min to get all the un stabilized fuel out of the system... unless seafoam acts as a stabilizer too????

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Oct 23, 2006 - 3:15 PM
98 Celica GT -- 5S-FTE: 230WHP 237FT-LBS06 Civic EXMy For Sale Thread
Bitter
#9
yes, add fuel stabilizer and then drive for about 30-50 min at highway speeds to get it all hot and the stabilizer throughout the system.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
m0dd3d1
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yes, add fuel stabilizer and then drive for about 30-50 min at highway speeds to get it all hot and the stabilizer throughout the system.


What is it's purpose? Why would I not just be able to leave it the way it is?

...And you put it into your gas tank? Would there be anything i'd need to put into my oil/engine?

-Triscuit

This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Oct 23, 2006 - 3:34 PM
1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
azian_advanced
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well, i had my car sitting for an entire year (through harsh winters and hot summer), then we put the battery back in and started up no problem.. then did a complete tune up soon after.

another good idea is to have it sit on jack stands while in storage and don't cover it with a car cover cuz you'll need the airflow or rust might just start forming..
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Toyoca
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well, i had my car sitting for an entire year (through harsh winters and hot summer), then we put the battery back in and started up no problem.. then did a complete tune up soon after.

another good idea is to have it sit on jack stands while in storage and don't cover it with a car cover cuz you'll need the airflow or rust might just start forming..


i think carcovers let air in. or @ least mine says it breathable. ur cars rust if theres no air?
m0dd3d1
#13
It looks like it will be in a storage unit (non-climate controlled) outside. So car jacks are a good idea? If so, then would I jack up the car onto it's jack points underneath the car or like the cars in my neighborhood (B-More) and on cinderblocks? Lol...no seriously

-Triscuit

This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Oct 24, 2006 - 7:10 AM
1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
m0dd3d1
#14
Bump! for any other suggestions?

1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
Alex-UKSC
#15
One of my show cars o own has been off road for 4 years & only started every 6 months if that. I always make sure i use loads of WD40 water displacement on most parts of the engine & brakes & leave it with tyre blocks rather than leave the handbrake on.
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chacha
#16
How about shipping it here to me...i'll look after it for you! smile.gif the only downside is, having to ship it and ship back! actually, i would like to visit england too...it's nice to travel.
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