... IDK where I came upon this one : `Irish Spring' bar soap has a scent that discourages mice and others. you can leave it in the box and place the boxes near likely sites. best wishes ...

--- On Wed, 11/9/11, craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> From: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: [Syncro] Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 10:53 PM
> 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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