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taking her off the road

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:49 pm
by noney82
i need to do some work on the beema so iv let the mot run out, so my question to you all is whats the best thing to do when leaving a car stood for a while. i mean like should i drain the oil, water etc. iv bought a replacement runner to get me about, (a nova "he says quietly")

thanks all

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:05 pm
by wildeian
How long is a while?

Will she still be drivable, or start-able?

The nova probably won't last long, so don't leave it too long!! :wink:

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:51 pm
by noney82
lol i know what you mean about the nova, id say a few months, im replacing the front legs, steering rack, and some body work alloys refurbish some rear bushes, maybe a full spray and i need to finish preping and spray my tech 2 kit oh and want to dye carpet black think thats everything

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:49 pm
by noney82
:?

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:53 pm
by SDM
full tank of fuel, and up on axle stands for starters.

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:27 pm
by Dr Firefly
Saw a really good thread on this a while back, will try and dig it up...

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:30 pm
by Dr Firefly
There you are - not as long as I remembered, but I think it's got a load of useful tips in. Hope it's useful

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... automobile

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:09 pm
by noney82
thank you firefly, why the full tank of fuel white?

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:21 pm
by 316eyes
noney82 wrote:thank you firefly, why the full tank of fuel white?
Think it's to do with condensation and ending up with water in your fuel.

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:25 pm
by noney82
some good tips on there thank you

Re: taking her off the road

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:26 pm
by noney82
316eyes wrote:
noney82 wrote:thank you firefly, why the full tank of fuel white?
Think it's to do with condensation and ending up with water in your fuel.
yeah just read it in that link, to stop rust setting in, good idea