* A Terrible Thought*

[Roo]

Hi All
Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this

Well most of you know that Gracie has been off the road for a number of months now and its just crossed my mind That she has just been sitting there, I haven't been able to moved her ... Just wanted to ask as I don't want any nasty surprises with her

So what damage have I may of caused with her sitting there....
The battery is truely flat, that I do know ..


Could the breaks be sealed up?
Anything else that I need to know please?

Cheers
Roo

[drinksoptional]

Mine sat for months doing nothing and started fine i would recomend leaving the hand brake off and chockthe wheels and do not let tyre`s go flat as leaving them flat for long time wrecks tyre walls. If it can start turn it over every now and again prob best get a charge in the battery as this will help prolong battery life

edited for spelling mistakes

[horses45]

as above Roo with luck cant see any probs but just go and start it every week to keep the battery charged.

[Drift]

Change the oil and filter, condensation can sometimes form, oil and water dont mix

It wont be to noticable at first but over time can cause problems, also you will see some white smoke on start up

[colley]

My 2.8 was on my drive parked up for the best part of 5 months and started fine You have nothing to worry about just make sure you give your battery a good charge with a battery charger or if you jump start it make sure you give it a good run to charge the battery properly

[drinksoptional]

oil change that just reminded me. job to do real soon

[Retro Pedro]

What's wrong with your motor Roo?

[4x4 bobby]

Just her alternator packed up, she's got one commin from Millwall he's sendin it to her.

[Roo]

Thanks ever so much for the info guys So nothing really major then, should go wrong



The oil that I need, what type should I buy, ( it's a petrol engine) and how much oil do I need please? with regard to the filter, do I just ask for a Oil filter for a frontera or do I need to take the Engine code thingy with me? .... Sorry to ask but I don't think I have ever personally brought oil n filters before soooo & I want to get it right

Thanks again Guys for your help


Colley once she is up and running I will indeedy be taking her for a long spin................ I can't wait


Cheers all n Thanks

[huggy]

left mine standing over winter and both rear calipers siezed up,nothing a g clamp and some wd40 didnt cure

[Alfie]

Mine was laid up from July till December the only problem I had was an air lock in the coolant sytem. Hope your back on the road soon Roo.

[4x4 bobby]

Just get your battery charged up and get it started then give her a service ready for Bala. Make sure you check the oil first.

Bobster.

[Roo]

Ok Thanks very much Guys

Cheers Roo