Hdpartsman00xkr - thanks for the tip about the bounce sheets. The old lady uses these so I know where to find some.
I'll be storing the car on the weekend when I get back home and I'll put some in the vulnerable areas of the car and around
the shed.
Eric_E - thanks for the tip about the Exlax. I'd try it but I'm afraid that if the old ladies cat gets in there and eats them I'll
really be in sh*t.

 

I usually follow most of the suggestions below: some don't apply to my schedule of 6 month storage in a heated (60* attached garage)

JAGUAR WINTER STORAGE

- battery charger (Battery Tender Jr.)

- desiccant for trunk & interior 2x Dri-Zair

- plastic sheet on floor

- cover on vehicle

- air pressure in tires 40+ lb

- wiper blades - put newspaper under blades on windshield

- close all air vents in car

- Bounce fabric softener sheets all over engine compartment to keep away the critters

- steel wool in exhaust tips

- full tank of gas containing one 4oz Stabil

- wash & wax car, 301 dressing on roof (when needed)

- fresh oil change (not needed if starting up in winter months)



ENGINE

If the vehicle is stored for one month, the engine should be started, run at 1,000 revolutions per minute for oneminute

from cold, and then 2,000 revolutions per minute until the coolant temperature gauge shows normal.

This procedure should be repeated monthly and following completion with the engine still running at idle speed,

the air conditioning should be operated and cycled for a further 10 minutes (see page 8).

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Remove the dipstick and check the engine oil level. If necessary, top up with an approved grade of engine oil.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (where fitted)

If the system is not to be run for more than one month, it is recommended that the air conditioning system should be

operated for approximately 10 minutes (engine running at idle-speed). This is to circulate refrigerant and oil to ensure

- the ‘O’ rings and seals (especially the compressor) are kept lubricated and do not harden