How long can she sit?
 

Hi all,

So in the spring I started taking apart my car in the hopes of getting it leak free for some drivers ed events. I pretty much finished dis-assembly when I came down with a pretty severe illness that has kept me from working on it for months. I'm feeling a lot better now but am not sure when I'll have the strength to put her all back together. Maybe this fall, but maybe next spring (I don't have a garage).

All the radiator hoses are off as well as the turbo and associated oil pipes there. So it's been sitting with basically no oil and no coolant. The battery is out, and I dumped a bottle of stabil in the tank.

I imagine basic long term storage rules apply, but what about the engine oil? Should I pop out the spark plugs and put some 20w50 down the holes just to give a recoat?

It's on jack stands and kind of tipped back at an angle, but the tires are off the ground at least. The problem is that the doors collect water, i think between the door and the rocker panel. Every time I open the door, a bucket of water falls on the ground. Seems the bottom door seals are working well but not the tops? Maybe I should throw a tarp over this thing.

If the t-belt was nearing its end of life I might consider changing that now in case it took a set. I don't know. Just a few months?

The T belt was just changed not too long ago. Will that need to be redone you think? Anyway I can help it out?

I would not worry about it.. A bit of oil in the plug holes, turn it over by hand. Pull the battery, buy a nice waterproof cover for it. (Not just a dust cover) Also, You could grab a couple containers of Damp Rid to help keep mold growth to a minimum. (in the interior)

http://www.soap.com/p/damp-rid-hi-ca...la&cagpspn=pla

The best thing by far would be to get inside, either a rented garage or at least under a carport. Is it able to be rolled? It will be a PITA to move it but you'll never regret it.

+1

Moisture is the #1 enemy. For long term storage I have 10 mil plastic under my cars in an insulated garage.

Under? Is this a common practice?

If you live where the ground is wet, it will wick up thru concrete and create a humid environment under the car. Most of the car cover companies recommend NOT putting impermeable covers (plastic) over cars for similar reasons, you trap the moisture against the car.