RobJenks

Looks like I'm off from Perth for an indefinite period - any suggestions on the best way to ensure a satisfactory moth balling other than the obvious:
1.Jack up and block wheels off the ground
2.Disconnect and remove battery
3.Full tank of fuel
4.Wax and cover

What have I missed?

JohnS

iTrader: (1)

Rob,

sounds like you have pretty much everything covered, but it all depends on how long you are leaving the car.

I assume the case will be kept in a locked garage somewhere.

I would be tempted to leave the battery in place, but disconnect it, and once every few weeks or once per month, get a "trusted" person to come around, and start the car, and run the engine for 10 minutes or so, just to circulate the essential fluids around the engine and cooling system. I remember talking to someone in a motor museum, and they have a monthly rota of when particular cars are due to be started, and taken for a short drive, just to keep everything in perfect working order.

Don't leave the wheels on, so that they are not tempted to drive away though!

I suppose it all really depends how long an indefinite period is. More than 12 months, and I'd be tempted to sell up and buy another one on your return.