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noney82
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:49 pm

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")

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Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:05 pm

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:
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:51 pm

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
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Tue May 01, 2007 1:49 pm

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Tue May 01, 2007 1:53 pm

full tank of fuel, and up on axle stands for starters.
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Tue May 01, 2007 2:27 pm

Saw a really good thread on this a while back, will try and dig it up...
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Tue May 01, 2007 2:30 pm

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
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noney82
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Tue May 01, 2007 11:09 pm

thank you firefly, why the full tank of fuel white?
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Tue May 01, 2007 11:21 pm

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.
I'm not completely perfect.......there are some bits missing or broken.
But the weather here helps!!!
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Tue May 01, 2007 11:25 pm

some good tips on there thank you
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Tue May 01, 2007 11:26 pm

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
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