Sorn ing and storage

vanishing days · 09-12-11, 09:18 AM

After some advice I have an 86 5.7 v8 Chevrolet camaro which I'm not intending on using till after winter time I have a big garage at my house. So was thinking about sticking it in there but what kind of things should I do to it inorder to keep it in tip tip condition in storage. should save me some money two as it makes my 180 look economical

fastmike · 09-12-11, 09:31 AM

jack it up and put it on axle stands ...... so the theres no weight on the tyres .... remove the spark plugs and squirt some engine oil into the cylinders ( just a few squirts from an oil can in each cylinder ) ..... then turn the engine over 2 revolutions by hand , not useing the starter then disconnect the battery....Oh and make sure before you do any of this that it has the correct amount and type of anti freeze in it.
Once a month trickle charge the battery overnight

peterzs · 09-12-11, 09:48 AM

Make sure you have the radio code.

stamford · 09-12-11, 10:18 AM

I would also invest in one of those damp/moisture trap thingys so you don't suffer from condensation and damp inside. The last time my zed was off the road this time of year my seats, seatbelts and carpets were growing mould!

Handbrake off.

Spray oil or protecetive spray on any exposed steel or aluminium surfaces as they will rust and fur up.

When the time comes to start it again disable the sparks and crank the engine over until the oil light goes out, then enable the sparks and fire it up.

vanishing days · 09-12-11, 10:20 AM

Cheers guys will do that

Radio code lol it has tape player

peterzs · 09-12-11, 10:21 AM

8 track I hope

vanishing days · 09-12-11, 10:53 AM

I've never used the radio only had the car 3 months I just listen to the 5.7 v8 lol

stamford · 09-12-11, 12:26 PM

Sure it's not an 8-track?

vanishing days · 09-12-11, 01:12 PM

No it takes standard tapes

talkingcars · 09-12-11, 06:58 PM

As above but I'd properbly use a trickle charger designed to be left plugged in when the car is not in use.