NoPistons -Mazda Rx7 & Rx8 Rotary Forum

NoPistons -Mazda Rx7 & Rx8 Rotary Forum (https://www.nopistons.com/)
-   1st Generation Specific (https://www.nopistons.com/1st-generation-specific-16/)
-   -   Car Storage (https://www.nopistons.com/1st-generation-specific-16/car-storage-30758/)

Hitman 12-23-2003 02:37 PM

I have a 1983 RX-7 GSL that I am thinking about putting in storage. A friend has offered to let me use a corner of his warehouse. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to prep my car for long term storage? Is it even a good idea to do it?

Jeff20B 12-23-2003 04:30 PM

You're not the Haltech Injection Tuner man. I guess he's not a member of this site.



How long are you planning on storing it?

diabolical1 12-23-2003 06:28 PM

- keep the windows up

- fill the gas tank

- remove the battery

- 1.5 teaspoonsful of oil down each throttle bore

- turn the engine by hand through 3-4 revolutions

- run some Marvel's Mystery Oil through your oil a few days before you actually stop driving it

- you can also keep the tires off the ground



personally, i don't think storing it is as big a deal as what you do when you go to take it out of storage. whenever you go to start it:



- turn the engine by hand again through a few revoultions, if it does stick DO NOT force it through ... turn it in reverse instead

- bring new plugs with you

- change the oil after it starts

- take it easy (no high RPM escapades) until you have run the stored fuel out of the tank

Hitman 12-23-2003 11:17 PM

To Jeff20B, I plan to store it indefinitely. I've been told it is worth about $1000 and I really don't need the money, but I do need the garage space. I love the car, but with 2 small children and 1 on the way I just never get time to drive it.

TheAntiChrice 12-25-2003 07:21 PM

So wait... if your not planning on driving it anymore, does this mean your considering selling it? because if so please PM me with some details.. I'm considering a 1st gen for my daily driver...


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:13 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands