Pete Lewis Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 its a good idea to over inflate tyres if a long period of inactivity is pending through the winter season so inflate them to around 36psi to 42 psi prevent flat spots stick a label on the dash so you dont forget to adjust them before you go tootling when better weather appears Oil or grease the Battery terminals check the antifreeze content oil can a squirt on all the moving odds and sods ie locks levers rods and throttles keep the inside ventilated feel free to add to the list Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 And to prevent mice from nesting in your car and eating holes in things, lock a cat in there over the Winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Buy one of those dehumidifier bags that can be reused from the club shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: lock a cat in there over the Winter. My problem is keeping the cats out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Ha! Don't have the problem even when the Sprint was stored outside in Melbourne's climes under a waterproof cover, tho it was started and run every month, no salt here!! Nearly locked the neighbours cat in once, it loves to crawl in when I'm working on the car, it's Burmese & I'm king!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 And don't forget your battery. Trickle chargers at the ready! Doug (3rd battery in 7 years, each dud 1 month out of warranty! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Aldi. 15W solar panel, on the garage wall (faces south). Just enough to keep the battery "topped" without over-charge.👍 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 ive used Aldi and Lidl chargers at around £14 very good and reliable my £70 Cetek failed after about 5 years use so by price the cheapie are well worth it Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 my Lidl one does 6 and 12 v pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Don't forget to wedge the clutch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Taylor Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 And leave the handbrake off, if you can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 45 minutes ago, trigolf said: Don't forget to wedge the clutch! Wedge the clutch pedal down ??? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Yes, Either that, or 'exercise' it regularly. My Vit clutch plate would sieze to the flywheel if left undisturbed for a few months over winter - especially if your garage is not a heated luxuary type ! My method is to wedge the clutch pedal down, put car in gear, chock wheels loosely and take h'brake off. Then wind the engine over on the crank pulley bolt, with a spanner. If the car does'nt move you know the clutch has'nt seized! I do this once a month over the winter. That way I don't have wedge the clutch all winter. Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Top Tip: Don`t mothball it,use it.My cars start playing up if not used for extended periods. Steve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 57 minutes ago, Steve P said: Top Tip: Don`t mothball it,use it.My cars start playing up if not used for extended periods. Steve Best advice, I agree. But many don`t have the "luxury". Old bones and Arthritis, don`t go well with winter weather! (Sadly). And salted roads, are anathema to older vehicles. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Well I'm not exactly young(56) with achey joints and a bad wrist from an old break,see from the out and about thread I was out in the Vitesse yesterday with the roof off in 2 degrees c,lovely. Went to put the hood up on my Herald in the garage a couple of days ago and it has shrunk and won't go anywhere near locking,thats how little it,s used.(the hood not the car). Make the most of them before they get passed on to the next keeper. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve P said: Top Tip: Don`t mothball it,use it.My cars start playing up if not used for extended periods. Steve Yep, agree. That's been my experience also. Think My Gt6 mk2 has faired better being parked out on the road for the past 18 years in all weathers, with occasional use, summer winter rain and snow, than if I had kept it in a garage. Occasional dusting of WD40 has helped. Important to keep things moving and warmed up, same thing goes for my aging body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Mark B said: same thing goes for my aging body. sadly its the demographics of many classic members have you tried a dusting of WD40 ?????? fully agree with the use it or loose it Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 43 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: have you tried a dusting of WD40 ?????? Inadvertently, adds a nice sheen to your complection 😁. That's until I clean my glasses, complexions more like worn saddle bags. Things look much better without glasses, especially the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 14 hours ago, PeteH said: Old bones and Arthritis I got some of these, I can still play guitar with them on! Doctor says "Use it or loose it" db 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 16 hours ago, Steve P said: Top Tip: Don`t mothball it,use it I semi-mothball mine. Parked in neutral, hand brake off, wedge by front wheel (reminder on dashboard in case some idiot 🙄 tries to drive without removing it). Battery out or charged regularly. Occasional run out in sunny dry weather does both the car and me some good. I'll also follow the tip about blocking the clutch pedal down, although to date (touch wood) had no problem. I'll also do the increase tyre pressure thing, I'll also hang a warning label by the car keys in case the same idiot decides to take it out without resetting them . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 I totally agree with use it or lose it!. But that bloody "arfur" has a lot to answer for!. I`m currently using Ibruprophen gel on an index finger that refuses to work my Mouse, The middle finger is not as accurate!. And the Barometric pressure is on the move again!. Anddddd! It`s too early for wine!. Do those gloves work? Doug, Or is it more psychology than physiology?. I understand more people swear by them than at them?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, dougbgt6 said: I got some of these, I can still play guitar with them on! Doctor says "Use it or loose it" db How do you do barre chords with those on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, PeteH said: Anddddd! It`s too early for wine! It's never too early, just planning ahead . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 Labels are a good idea going back to my Commer days any geometry on the PB /Spacevan had to load with a Ton of 56Lb concrete weights to drop it on to suspension blocks to set the Static ride Height these often got forgotten and a trip back through the Dunstable test route was needed to recover the blasted things from somewhere in the road so in 1968 as a 22yr old Foreman I made a large sign for the dash its quite clear it just said BLOCKS a phase that was generally expanded but labels do work well Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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