Winter Storage

sgwinn · 09-10-2001, 11:16 AM

I'm about ready to retire my 90 5.0 for the winter. Last year after doing this, the rear main seal started leaking. (Still does) Is there anything someone can recommend that I should be doing to "ready" the Stang for the 8 months off? thanks.

MTU 50 · 09-10-2001, 01:32 PM

Eight months off! Where the hell do you live, Antarctica? I only put mine away for 5 months.

The only things I do are crack the windows, leave baking soda inside to soak up moisture, and put the tires up on 2 x 10 lumber to keep them off the ground. I know I should probably do more, but this has worked twice so I'll probably leave things alone.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys,
3-chambers soon to be dumps after new h-pipe,
FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete,
190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator

PKRWUD · 09-10-2001, 03:15 PM

Start it up for 10 or 15 minutes once a month. This will keep the seals and gaskets from becoming dry and brittle.

Take care
~Chris

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09-10-2001, 04:16 PM

I don't drive my Stang in bad weather, as you can tell from my mileage but I wouldn't put it away for the entire winter.........why don't you take it out on nice days when the roads are clear? No matter what you do (up on bloacks, baking soda etc etc) if you don't run it now and then, you're gonna have some problems!

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

dinomite · 09-10-2001, 04:52 PM

PKRWUD is right, you need to drive it every once in a while, one or two times a month for at least ten minutes at a time. When you are driving it, also run the a/c, this will keep the a/c seals lubricated. 4 months from now (in the middle of your storage period) i would suggest putting a gas-drying product in the tank when you go to drive it, so that water doesn't build up in the tank.

first thing next summer, you should change the oil.

MTU 50 · 09-11-2001, 09:24 AM

Thats another thing I do, is put a gas dryer in the fuel tank.

When mine gets put away for this winter the best I can do is start it every now and then, but the last two winters I have stored the car back at home while I'm at school, so its impossible to start it up when its 500 miles away. I told my dad to go over to my grandma's(I kept it in her garage) and start it every month, but he was too busy and only did it once.

This winter I am storing it up at school in my girlfriend's parent's polebarn, so I'll be able to go over there and start it every now and then.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys,
3-chambers soon to be dumps after new h-pipe,
FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete,
190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator

09-10-2001, 11:16 AM	#1
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Winter Storage I'm about ready to retire my 90 5.0 for the winter. Last year after doing this, the rear main seal started leaking. (Still does) Is there anything someone can recommend that I should be doing to "ready" the Stang for the 8 months off? thanks.

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09-10-2001, 01:32 PM	#2
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Eight months off! Where the hell do you live, Antarctica? I only put mine away for 5 months. The only things I do are crack the windows, leave baking soda inside to soak up moisture, and put the tires up on 2 x 10 lumber to keep them off the ground. I know I should probably do more, but this has worked twice so I'll probably leave things alone. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chambers soon to be dumps after new h-pipe, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator

09-10-2001, 03:15 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Start it up for 10 or 15 minutes once a month. This will keep the seals and gaskets from becoming dry and brittle. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-10-2001, 04:16 PM	#4
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I don't drive my Stang in bad weather, as you can tell from my mileage but I wouldn't put it away for the entire winter.........why don't you take it out on nice days when the roads are clear? No matter what you do (up on bloacks, baking soda etc etc) if you don't run it now and then, you're gonna have some problems! ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

09-10-2001, 04:52 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	PKRWUD is right, you need to drive it every once in a while, one or two times a month for at least ten minutes at a time. When you are driving it, also run the a/c, this will keep the a/c seals lubricated. 4 months from now (in the middle of your storage period) i would suggest putting a gas-drying product in the tank when you go to drive it, so that water doesn't build up in the tank. first thing next summer, you should change the oil.

09-11-2001, 09:24 AM	#6
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Thats another thing I do, is put a gas dryer in the fuel tank. When mine gets put away for this winter the best I can do is start it every now and then, but the last two winters I have stored the car back at home while I'm at school, so its impossible to start it up when its 500 miles away. I told my dad to go over to my grandma's(I kept it in her garage) and start it every month, but he was too busy and only did it once. This winter I am storing it up at school in my girlfriend's parent's polebarn, so I'll be able to go over there and start it every now and then. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chambers soon to be dumps after new h-pipe, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator