Gremlin500
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Is it a manual?
I used to wedge down the clutch pedal with my TVR when laying up for winter to prevent the clutch linings bonding to the flywheel, not sure if this is strictly necessary with modern clutch materials? Better safe than sorry! As advised above, do not apply the handbrake for similar reasons.
A dehumidifier in the garage is a good idea, but needs periodic attendance. Take mats out.
My Zed got mouldy seats on the suede sections that rub the transmission tunnel after being left to overwinter in a damp garage by the previous owner, it was a seats-out job to clean it up properly!
With the TVRs, we used to remove the spark plugs put a teaspoon of oil in the bores then replace and crank the engine for a few seconds without HT leads to spread it around before laying up, not sure if this will be necessary with a Z4, (those old Rover v8s ran very rich and the overfuelling used to wash oil from the bores).
I used to wedge down the clutch pedal with my TVR when laying up for winter to prevent the clutch linings bonding to the flywheel, not sure if this is strictly necessary with modern clutch materials? Better safe than sorry! As advised above, do not apply the handbrake for similar reasons.
A dehumidifier in the garage is a good idea, but needs periodic attendance. Take mats out.
My Zed got mouldy seats on the suede sections that rub the transmission tunnel after being left to overwinter in a damp garage by the previous owner, it was a seats-out job to clean it up properly!
With the TVRs, we used to remove the spark plugs put a teaspoon of oil in the bores then replace and crank the engine for a few seconds without HT leads to spread it around before laying up, not sure if this will be necessary with a Z4, (those old Rover v8s ran very rich and the overfuelling used to wash oil from the bores).
