Long Term Storage
08-07-2016, 12:59 PM
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Long Term Storage
Hello,
I urgently need advice from my fellow 911 aficionados.
We are moving abroad for three years and will not be able to take my 2006 997 convertible (around 40k miles) with me. My wife tells me to sell it, but I love her so much (both my wife and the car) that I will never let my 911 go. I want to store it in my garage. I live in Maryland, where the summer can be quite hot and winter fairly cold.
I won't have anybody to drive the car. Could you please tell me how to best prepare the car for this type of long storage.
I understand I should disconnect the battery. If I do this will I still be able to open the doors?
I don't mind if I get flat spots on my tires. I will have to change my tires soon anyway.
How about fluids? Transmission and oil, is there anything I need to do?
In some posts I read I should use fuel stabilizer? is there a specific brand and how much of it should I use for a three year storage?
I also read I should cover the exhausts and put a box of baking soda to absorb the moisture.
Very grateful for any type of advice.
THANK YOU ALL!
Best wishes,
Ibrahim
I urgently need advice from my fellow 911 aficionados.
We are moving abroad for three years and will not be able to take my 2006 997 convertible (around 40k miles) with me. My wife tells me to sell it, but I love her so much (both my wife and the car) that I will never let my 911 go. I want to store it in my garage. I live in Maryland, where the summer can be quite hot and winter fairly cold.
I won't have anybody to drive the car. Could you please tell me how to best prepare the car for this type of long storage.
I understand I should disconnect the battery. If I do this will I still be able to open the doors?
I don't mind if I get flat spots on my tires. I will have to change my tires soon anyway.
How about fluids? Transmission and oil, is there anything I need to do?
In some posts I read I should use fuel stabilizer? is there a specific brand and how much of it should I use for a three year storage?
I also read I should cover the exhausts and put a box of baking soda to absorb the moisture.
Very grateful for any type of advice.
THANK YOU ALL!
Best wishes,
Ibrahim
08-07-2016, 01:09 PM
#2
Three years is about the maximum amount of time you'll be able to go comfortably with fuel stabilzer. I'd remove the battery...
If it is going to sit untouched for that long I would spread unscented glue traps (mice) all over the storage area and under the car as well. I have a car in storage and I use them. I will only rarely find a mouse with them. I pest control guy recommended unscented because you don't want to attract the little bastards. If you or someone else can check on the car occasionally that would be good also.
Do a search here on storing a car long term, you'll find plenty of info. Three years will go fast and you'll be glad you kept her rather than sell.
If it is going to sit untouched for that long I would spread unscented glue traps (mice) all over the storage area and under the car as well. I have a car in storage and I use them. I will only rarely find a mouse with them. I pest control guy recommended unscented because you don't want to attract the little bastards. If you or someone else can check on the car occasionally that would be good also.
Do a search here on storing a car long term, you'll find plenty of info. Three years will go fast and you'll be glad you kept her rather than sell.
08-07-2016, 01:10 PM
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If you will be storing for three years (!!!) you need to store this with a classic/collector storage specialist who will run the car on stands every few months to circulate oil in the engine and trans. Sitting for three years will dry out seals otherwise. They will also be able to change the oil for you. We have a few around Chicago that offer this service... don't know anything about these in Maryland.
Parking any car unattended for three years even with fuel stabilizer is a terrible idea.
Edit: saw the above post about mice. You should not even consider parking the car in any space that could potentially have mice if it will not be checked for three years. Again a collectors warehouse will not have this issue.
Parking any car unattended for three years even with fuel stabilizer is a terrible idea.
Edit: saw the above post about mice. You should not even consider parking the car in any space that could potentially have mice if it will not be checked for three years. Again a collectors warehouse will not have this issue.
08-07-2016, 01:19 PM
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nwGTS,
Ideally the car ought to be driven once in a while, get it hot, etc. Can't argue with that. But, many have stored cars for two to three years or even (much) longer with no ill affects. If it is stored in a preservative state the car will be fine. Ibi997, whatever you do don't start the engine and just run/idle it. If you start the car it should be run to temperature, get it on the road and get it hot. But then you have go back to a storage state if it is going to be any length of time.
Store it properly and it will be alright, sometimes one doesn't have any other options.
Ideally the car ought to be driven once in a while, get it hot, etc. Can't argue with that. But, many have stored cars for two to three years or even (much) longer with no ill affects. If it is stored in a preservative state the car will be fine. Ibi997, whatever you do don't start the engine and just run/idle it. If you start the car it should be run to temperature, get it on the road and get it hot. But then you have go back to a storage state if it is going to be any length of time.
Store it properly and it will be alright, sometimes one doesn't have any other options.
08-07-2016, 05:17 PM
#5
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Ship the car to drive abroad.
08-08-2016, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by KNS
nwGTS,
Ideally the car ought to be driven once in a while, get it hot, etc. Can't argue with that. But, many have stored cars for two to three years or even (much) longer with no ill affects. If it is stored in a preservative state the car will be fine. Ibi997, whatever you do don't start the engine and just run/idle it. If you start the car it should be run to temperature, get it on the road and get it hot. But then you have go back to a storage state if it is going to be any length of time.
Store it properly and it will be alright, sometimes one doesn't have any other options.
Ideally the car ought to be driven once in a while, get it hot, etc. Can't argue with that. But, many have stored cars for two to three years or even (much) longer with no ill affects. If it is stored in a preservative state the car will be fine. Ibi997, whatever you do don't start the engine and just run/idle it. If you start the car it should be run to temperature, get it on the road and get it hot. But then you have go back to a storage state if it is going to be any length of time.
Store it properly and it will be alright, sometimes one doesn't have any other options.
08-08-2016, 06:21 AM
#7
If you will be storing for three years (!!!) you need to store this with a classic/collector storage specialist who will run the car on stands every few months to circulate oil in the engine and trans. Sitting for three years will dry out seals otherwise. They will also be able to change the oil for you. We have a few around Chicago that offer this service... don't know anything about these in Maryland.
Parking any car unattended for three years even with fuel stabilizer is a terrible idea.
Edit: saw the above post about mice. You should not even consider parking the car in any space that could potentially have mice if it will not be checked for three years. Again a collectors warehouse will not have this issue.
Parking any car unattended for three years even with fuel stabilizer is a terrible idea.
Edit: saw the above post about mice. You should not even consider parking the car in any space that could potentially have mice if it will not be checked for three years. Again a collectors warehouse will not have this issue.
If taking your car with you is not an option then probably better to sell & buy something better on your return, the money you would save, if your seals dry out - which they probably will, could go towards a newer model.
Last edited by Ni_Mo; 08-08-2016 at 09:43 AM.
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08-08-2016, 10:32 AM
#9
Surely you could get one person form your home town who you trust ?
Get them to drive the car for a day every 3 months ?
As mentioned above, just letting it sit for 3 years and hoping for the best sounds like a recipe for disaster.
What ever you decide on, make sure to revive this thread when you get back to her
Get them to drive the car for a day every 3 months ?
As mentioned above, just letting it sit for 3 years and hoping for the best sounds like a recipe for disaster.
What ever you decide on, make sure to revive this thread when you get back to her
08-08-2016, 10:36 AM
#10
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Wow, so much misinformation. So little time......
With the exception of the first response to your post the rest of the info is worthless.
Thirty six months is no time at all. I have stored cars and airplanes for longer with no issues at all. There are a few simple steps to take.
Send me a pm and I'll respond w my cell and walk you through it. If you have a good garage that is secure, dry and rodent free you're 95% there.
With the exception of the first response to your post the rest of the info is worthless.
Thirty six months is no time at all. I have stored cars and airplanes for longer with no issues at all. There are a few simple steps to take.
Send me a pm and I'll respond w my cell and walk you through it. If you have a good garage that is secure, dry and rodent free you're 95% there.
08-08-2016, 12:31 PM
#11
Wow, so much misinformation. So little time......
With the exception of the first response to your post the rest of the info is worthless.
Thirty six months is no time at all. I have stored cars and airplanes for longer with no issues at all. There are a few simple steps to take.
Send me a pm and I'll respond w my cell and walk you through it. If you have a good garage that is secure, dry and rodent free you're 95% there.
With the exception of the first response to your post the rest of the info is worthless.
Thirty six months is no time at all. I have stored cars and airplanes for longer with no issues at all. There are a few simple steps to take.
Send me a pm and I'll respond w my cell and walk you through it. If you have a good garage that is secure, dry and rodent free you're 95% there.
Hey don't doubt you, but would you mind posting some of the high points?
Not that I am planning on storing for 36 months or anything close to it-but would be useful to know...
Thanks