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Storing the miggy
« on: 10 March 2010, 16:37:12 »
As you may be aware i have my Omega in storage, on stands with wheels off, garage is heated, can any of you guys advise on what measures i should take to ensure everything stays loose under the bonnet, i dont want to be starting her everyday, is there anything on the market that i should be putting in the oil, should i drain the oil?? etc etc, what about the diff oil, any advice on storing the miggy would be helpful, should i have kept the wheels on her??
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Re: Storing the miggy
« Reply #1 on: 10 March 2010, 16:48:17 »
I would not start it unless you intend to drive it. Put a teaspoon of engine oil in each bore and turn it over on the starter with no plugs, then replace plugs. Repeat before initial starting after a long lay-up and that's all you need to do IMHO.

Ensure coolant and engine oil are fresh before laying up.

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Re: Storing the miggy
« Reply #2 on: 10 March 2010, 16:55:52 »
Not sure about the fluids etc (though I would drain the fuel from the tank) but I would recommend using an intelligent charger such as the Ctek X3600 that has permanent fly leads that cou connect to the battery and a fly lead arrangement to allow quick connection / disconnection of the charger.
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Re: Storing the miggy
« Reply #3 on: 10 March 2010, 17:06:30 »
Make sure you have the rado code.

Seal the garage and use a dehumidifier works out cheaper than heating the garage - not sure its set not to go below 4C
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Re: Storing the miggy
« Reply #4 on: 10 March 2010, 17:10:56 »
Change the oil as said ... products of combustion are acidic ... so you don't want to leave any of that in the sump ...   :)

Disconnect the battery - make sure you have the carpass first -

Leave the hand brake off

Leave windows very slightly open to allow air to circulate

DON'T start it for short periods .. see top line !!!

If left for a long time the petrol might "go off" and leave an oily residue ... so worth draining if this is a long term store
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