Any problem leaving the S standing for a while
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I had my old MG garaged and left for over a year. Only problem was the clutch jammed. So I should of stored it with the clutch pedal depressed according to some sources.
I had to free it up by starting it in gear, then standing on brakes and throttle. It was fun but it worked
I had to free it up by starting it in gear, then standing on brakes and throttle. It was fun but it worked
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I dont have a scanguage.
I will leave the car in gear only, and my father will now drive it once a week.
Regarding warmup, when i first start the car i let it warm up for a wee while then drive off.
O/T: But a friend of mine swore to keep TVR's sweet you warm them up first, rather than turn the key then drive off 5 seconds later.
Thanks for the replies.
I will leave the car in gear only, and my father will now drive it once a week.
Regarding warmup, when i first start the car i let it warm up for a wee while then drive off.
O/T: But a friend of mine swore to keep TVR's sweet you warm them up first, rather than turn the key then drive off 5 seconds later.
Thanks for the replies.
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From: Reading, UK
Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,Feb 13 2009, 09:14 AM
Yes, but mine's been garaged for 4 months and has only been driven twice in that time 
I've done all the other stuff, but been starting and running it for 20 minutes once a month
I've done all the other stuff, but been starting and running it for 20 minutes once a month
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From: Isle of Man
Originally Posted by oxhouser,Feb 13 2009, 09:25 AM
its up to you, a lot of oil has small amounts of water emulsified in it due to condensate if its left standing it seperates, as you say it might be extreem but for me the cost of an oil change if its left standing for say 12 months is worth paying for peace of mind. same goes for brake fluid unless its synthetic the normal stuff is hydroscopic and can lead to piston corosion if they are left
not sure i would be happy wedging the clutch open and leaving the hydraulics under load for an extended period.
not sure i would be happy wedging the clutch open and leaving the hydraulics under load for an extended period.
I think you'll find normal brake fluid is hygroscopic and it sits in the same brake lines whether the car is moving or stationery.
Clutch hydraulics "under load" - I sometimes wonder if we think we drive a car built in the 1920s from plasticine or bakolite
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Mines been laid up since the start of november and i've only turned it over once. As Simon says, it does more harm than good keep starting it and not putting any load on the engine as the oil pressure is not enough on idle. I have turned the engine over but only run it for a min just to let the parts sit in a different position.
I also have tyre blocks for the flat spot problem and a CTEK battery conditioner on it full time too.
I'm really looking forward to the end of March.
I also have tyre blocks for the flat spot problem and a CTEK battery conditioner on it full time too.
I'm really looking forward to the end of March.
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Originally Posted by composite guru,Feb 16 2009, 10:31 PM
Mines been laid up since the start of november and i've only turned it over once. As Simon says, it does more harm than good keep starting it and not putting any load on the engine as the oil pressure is not enough on idle. I have turned the engine over but only run it for a min just to let the parts sit in a different position.
I also have tyre blocks for the flat spot problem and a CTEK battery conditioner on it full time too.
I'm really looking forward to the end of March.
I also have tyre blocks for the flat spot problem and a CTEK battery conditioner on it full time too.
I'm really looking forward to the end of March.
In fact since mine is still taxed I was sorely tempted to give it a blast on Sunday when it was dry and sunny. Problem was the salt still lying on the road.
It's such a chore running the Teg beater too
