you could also change the brake  and clutch system brake fluid ..
though that's getting a little nutty .
  The old brake fluid will be absorbing moisture, just sitting there.

----- Original Message -----
From: "craig cowan" <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:12 PM
Subject: 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