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General => General Technical => Topic started by: oRi on September 05, 2005, 09:24:34 PM

Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: oRi on September 05, 2005, 09:24:34 PM
This has probably been asked before but how long can a 7 sit without deterorating?

Although its only the battery that has ever gone flat i am concious that other things eg the brakes could bind severly? Is there anything i can do to prevent this/protect against it.

Fairly sure the car wont do much now for the rest of the year.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Stu
Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: t2rew on September 05, 2005, 09:33:05 PM
the best thing to do is put it in a garage. it keeps the weather off it and it will be ok like that for quite a while.
Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: gsb876 on September 06, 2005, 01:51:48 AM
Biggest problem is rust, if you leave the handbrake on then it will stick if left too long, best place would be a heated garage, no handbrake on, take wheels off to stop them going flat while on the car, take out battery too.
Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: Donato on September 06, 2005, 08:25:20 AM
Make sure there is plenty coolant/antifreeze in it, dont want it freezing up! Did you decide not to sell it then?

Cheers

Donato
Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: dandan on September 06, 2005, 02:16:49 PM
I can keep it running for you if you like!

No charge!
;)
Title: General Comments or Advice Reqd
Post by: the lemster on September 06, 2005, 02:32:44 PM
good section on robrobinette site or is it scudariaciriani ( oir how ever you spell it) on laying your car up for the winter...