Re: scirocco-L-digest V1 #1706

[Brian Dettling <aa821@acorn.net>]

RE:  Storing auto

Two things to add:

Unless you are using bias ply tires, modern steel belted tires do not get 
permanent flat spots.  

Take some of that time you saved, remove the spark plugs, and squirt some 
oil down the holes.  Fogging oil in aerosol is even neater, but watch out 
for losing the red plastic extension wand.  Home depot had some.  While 
the sparks are OUT, you can manually turn over the engine with 19mm.  I 
usually repeat the oil/rotate before starting the car again in the 
spring.  You can even ground out the coil lead and crank, but its best to 
have the spark plugs out to avoid loading the bearings with compression.

Worry about foreign critters making a home in your engine/interior, etc.  
I've used moth balls near cabin intake and bars of Irish Spring deodarant 
soap to deter.

Jam oil rag in exhaust outlet, add s steel pot scrubber if vermin are 
consideration, secure with al foil, clamp, to seal exhaust.  

If you are really motivated, seal intake side, too.

If leaving on tires, I inflate to high pressure 40-50 psi.

If storage area is not totally secure, its esy to remove radio AND inform 
vermin radio is out with signs.

RE:  MKI brake upgrade

If your rotors are warped and you don't want to upgrade, even Brembo 
solid discs are inexpensive.  Grey cast iron drills easily.  I've drilled 
solids, chamfered with countersink to wear limit, and had grate success 
in track events.  BUT, not legal in SCCA stock or SP; wears out pads 
faster, and has distinctive swishing sound oupon braking.

HTH,


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Brian D./OH
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