Sadly I put on big brakes and they won't clear the 14'' wheels. So alas,
it's keep the 16's on or take them off.
I plan to at least spray the tires with tire shine/protectant. I may drape
a towel over each to keep them out of the sun.

So that's one vote for "cover"
Any votes against it?

-Craig

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
ScottDaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Sta-bil in the gas for sure.
> Depending on where you are ..
> some people find mice or other animals getting into their stored rigs..
> They can do extreme damage ...like chew on wires, make nests in the dash,
> etc.
> I always put one of those small yellow boxes of mice poison in the van.
>
> And check it now and then. I just found a mouse nest under the hood of my
> turbo volvo sedan after lettting it sit for only 3 and 1/2 weeks.
>
> if it's a breathable cover..and all the good ones are ..
> that's good. Ventilation is very important.
> I'd probalby leave the front windows down half an inch.
>
> I wouldn't bothter to put in on blocks. Or take the tires off ..
> unless they are exposed to strong sun, ozone, or theft .
> If anything I'd take off the good wheels/tires and put ordinary spare old
> used ones ..of which I have many.
> That's what I would consider ideal .....crummy tires and wheels on, and
> don't put it on blocks.
>
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: craig cowan
> To: vanagon.com sending ; syncro
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:12 PM
> Subject: [Syncro] Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
>
> My syncro will be sitting the winter, likely without it's engine and
> transmission in it.
> Any advice on how to let it sit?
> I will be parking it on a concrete slab outside. Should it be up on blocks
> with the wheels off?
> I have a car cover for it, is a car cover just going to hold in moisture?
> Windows open?
>
> Obviously battery out and stabil in the fuel tank.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> -Craig
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