Re: winter storage

[Roland <toker@oden.se>]

Oil and preferably breaking fluid you SHOULD change before you store it, in
case of condensation of water it will corried (rust) more inside motor and
breaking components if you don't change before storage.

Roland, Scirocco 1,6l TIC -82

Ken Buck wrote:

> I personally wouldn't worry about blocks.  That only applies if you
> have nylon belt tires, which are rare these days.  The steel belts
> are not effected by the long sits.  ( say that with a Pennsylvania
> Dutch accent, once)
>   As far as the fluids, make sure you have GOOD antifreeze.  I would
> recommend changing the oil in the spring before you start it, in case
> of condensation in the oil.
> A cover will help keep the rain/snow/ice out of the rubber gaskets,
> but may trap moisture under the tarp, so use a breathable car cover.
> Hope this helps.
>
> But why store it?  I love rompin in my Scirocco with the four studded
> snows on it.  It is great to pass Jeeps and 4X4s in a good snow
> storm.
> Ken Buck
> Philadelphia Region SCCA ex-Solo II Chairman
> DSP 79 VW Scirocco- 94,96,97 DSP Regional Champ
> 86 VW Scirocco dirt Thunder Car
> 79 VW Scirocco rusty bucket daily driver
> phillyscca@enter.net
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