Winter storage for '87 cabriolet
12-09-2002, 04:22 PM
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Winter storage for '87 cabriolet
This is my first winter in Indiana with my cabriolet a, and was looking for advice on how to "put her up for the winter".
Should I store with top up, or is it OK to leave top down with tonneau over it. I have only had top up twice since I've owned. Car is always garaged, only driven on nice days. and is stored in a storage garage. I also keep a towel between window and top to stop from being scratched.
Folks w/cabs - Up or Down??????
Thanx,
Should I store with top up, or is it OK to leave top down with tonneau over it. I have only had top up twice since I've owned. Car is always garaged, only driven on nice days. and is stored in a storage garage. I also keep a towel between window and top to stop from being scratched.
Folks w/cabs - Up or Down??????
Thanx,
12-09-2002, 04:39 PM
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This is also my first year storing my iris blue 1987 Cabriolet. I was told to store it up to keep it in shape and for the window.
Mine is in heated storage and I would like to know if I should start it periodically or leave it alone.
Rob
Mine is in heated storage and I would like to know if I should start it periodically or leave it alone.
Rob
12-09-2002, 04:47 PM
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Everyone has told me to leave it alone, when you start then engine it creates condensation and that is harmfull. If you do a search on "Winter Storage" in the 964 forum there is a great checklist.
12-09-2002, 06:15 PM
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I am not a cab owner but common sense tells me you store it with the top up,my thought process is that you do not want the window to set all winter in the folded condition.I would also fill the fuel tank and add the proper amount of fuel stabilizer,flush and fill the brake system,oil and filter change plus a good wash,wax etc.I don't have to put my baby away any more in Florida but had to in Upstate New York.Good luck. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
12-09-2002, 08:09 PM
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Here's my list if you don't feel like doing a search...
- Warm up car with final drive of the season.
- Fill tank with fuel and add fuel stabilizer if car is going to sit more than 3 months.
- Change oil and filter.
- Wash car.
- Remove rims and clean brake dust from inside rims.
- Drive the car a bit so water is not standing in corners or used compressed air to blow out water from crevices.
- Wax car if possible.
- Treat seals and rubber trim.
- Clean and condition leather and vinyl.
- Pump tires up to max pressure noted on sidewall of tire (to prevent flat spotting).
- It's not the worst idea to change trans fluid and flush brake fluid sometime before storage.
- Drive car onto plastic in storage area to keep condensation from forming on the underside of car from warm winter or spring days. This is important if you store your car on a concrete surface.
- Block wheels.
- Do NOT set parking brake.
- Leave car in neutral.
- Remove battery or at least disconnect negative terminal. If your battery must remain in a cold environment, charge once a month minimum. If you put your battery in the basement, it doesn't hurt to charge it monthly either.
- Don't close doors and front trunk all the way. Just close them to the first stop. Doing that does not squash the seals as much.
- Plug air cleaner intake, exhaust pipe and cooling fan if possible. Remember to write down what you closed up so you can reverse the process in spring. You don't want to forget to remove covers from your intake or fan in spring!
- I scatter moth ***** around and under my car to discourage field mice from making nests. They do smell foul, so this step depends on your storage situation.
- Cover car
- Pray for spring
- Extract car from storage when spring arrives, be sure to remove all plugs from exhaust, intake, etc. and warm car up with a drive.
- Change oil only.
- Warm up car with final drive of the season.
- Fill tank with fuel and add fuel stabilizer if car is going to sit more than 3 months.
- Change oil and filter.
- Wash car.
- Remove rims and clean brake dust from inside rims.
- Drive the car a bit so water is not standing in corners or used compressed air to blow out water from crevices.
- Wax car if possible.
- Treat seals and rubber trim.
- Clean and condition leather and vinyl.
- Pump tires up to max pressure noted on sidewall of tire (to prevent flat spotting).
- It's not the worst idea to change trans fluid and flush brake fluid sometime before storage.
- Drive car onto plastic in storage area to keep condensation from forming on the underside of car from warm winter or spring days. This is important if you store your car on a concrete surface.
- Block wheels.
- Do NOT set parking brake.
- Leave car in neutral.
- Remove battery or at least disconnect negative terminal. If your battery must remain in a cold environment, charge once a month minimum. If you put your battery in the basement, it doesn't hurt to charge it monthly either.
- Don't close doors and front trunk all the way. Just close them to the first stop. Doing that does not squash the seals as much.
- Plug air cleaner intake, exhaust pipe and cooling fan if possible. Remember to write down what you closed up so you can reverse the process in spring. You don't want to forget to remove covers from your intake or fan in spring!
- I scatter moth ***** around and under my car to discourage field mice from making nests. They do smell foul, so this step depends on your storage situation.
- Cover car
- Pray for spring
- Extract car from storage when spring arrives, be sure to remove all plugs from exhaust, intake, etc. and warm car up with a drive.
- Change oil only.
12-09-2002, 09:30 PM
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I have an 87 cab also. Had it for 3 years. I leave the top down because I get some days that are warm enough to drive it throughout the winter (SE PA). You are supposed to store it with the top up, though. If I think I will not drive it for a few weeks I throw the trickle charger on. I always change the oil before the winter. My garage is not heated, FWIW.
A 911 cab running around on a 60 degree day in January with the top down?
Used to do it my my previous convertibles all the time.
No problem Mon!
A 911 cab running around on a 60 degree day in January with the top down?
Used to do it my my previous convertibles all the time.
No problem Mon!
12-10-2002, 11:27 AM
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Mark,
I store my `87 Cab with the top up as it is recommended for keeping its shape, also be aware that caution should be taken when putting the top up and taking it down in cold weather and is mentioned in your manual. Raising and lowering the top in cold weather and you run the risk of breaking your window. Ask me how I know
Jay provides a good comprehensive list to follow.
I store my `87 Cab with the top up as it is recommended for keeping its shape, also be aware that caution should be taken when putting the top up and taking it down in cold weather and is mentioned in your manual. Raising and lowering the top in cold weather and you run the risk of breaking your window. Ask me how I know
Jay provides a good comprehensive list to follow.