 914 Winter Storage in cold Northern SNOW States, Procedures for a winter nap. |
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| TJB/914 |
 Oct 23 2011, 07:15 PM
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Mid-Engn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,445 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I put my 914 away for the winter. I put the Saratoga top on and had the heater on full blast and went for it's last drive till next year. I believe these cars play with your head knowing you will dream throughout the winter waiting for the next spirited drive. It ran the best it's ever run, 2nd gear performance was outstanding to redline and the sound of that 2.0 liter 4-cyl behind my back was sweet music. I drove it like I stole it and it begged for more. Dam, I love my 4-banger since I installed new Raby Heads and Raby's #9550 cam along with a little more love to the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Here's what I did for winter storage: The gas tank was half full so I put in the proper amount of Sta-Bil gas treatment and topped off the tank. I then drove the 914 till it was completely warmed up with the Sta-Bil gas treatment mixed throughout the fuel system. Took the battery out and put it on the trickle charger. Parked it in the garage & put the car cover on with the windows opened halfway for ventilation. Filled the tires to 35#PSI Patted the fender and turned away till next spring 2012. BTW: Any other suggestions???? Tom |
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| GeorgeRud |
Oct 23 2011, 08:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Winter storage has gotten much harder with the ethanol in our ges these days. I also have always filled the tank with the appropriate amount of Sta-Bil added, put the battery on a Battery Tender, and either put the car up on jack stands or used the Harbor Freight rollers so I could move the car. In my garage, we store 6 cars ocher winter, soothe rollers really help position the cars.
A good wash and wax would also be a good idea, but the gas issue is one that I don't think anyone has a real good answer to. Filling the tank to avoid rust is a great idea, but today's fuels don't store very well. I have heard that the marine Sta-Bil may work better, but have no personal experience. After attending the Rennsport Reunion and experiencing the nice California weather, I really feel bad about not being able to drive the car all year round. |
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Thomas J Bliznik 914 Winter Storage in cold Northern SNOW States Oct 23 2011, 07:15 PM
Vacca Rabite If it were me I would have drained the tank (pumpi... Oct 23 2011, 07:22 PM jmill
If it were me I would have drained the tank (pump... Oct 23 2011, 07:57 PM Garold Shaffer I do like Tom and George. Top off the tank, add st... Oct 23 2011, 08:26 PM
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