Subject	Yes, not a good idea to run engine weekly over the winter.
Posted by	jzack on March 16, 2017 at 10:47 PM
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In Reply To	I wouldn't run the engine once a week while in storage. posted by MixManMash on March 16, 2017 at 08:40 PM
Message	It drives moisture build up in the exhaust system among other issues. Either take it for a nice long drive each winter week or just let it sit until the spring - all will be good.
Follow Ups	41K miles warrant a 120k service? - nelso419 11:33:52 03/16/17 Re: 41K miles warrant a 120k service? - nelso419 11:35:11 03/16/17 The difference is usually only a few things - ZXoltan 11:59:49 03/16/17 FWIW valve covers and timing belt have no overlap in labor - Bernie (NoVA) 12:10:54 03/16/17 Only $250 for a 120k Kit? Let me see that "Made in China" - nonstopna 11:13:15 03/20/17 Age is your enemy. It should get a whole 120k service. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 12:09:25 03/16/17 This. (n/m) - MixManMash 13:24:53 03/16/17 Just be aware if you decide to order a full 120k parts kit - jzack 14:01:05 03/16/17 Re: Just be aware if you decide to order a full 120k parts kit - nelso419 20:06:58 03/16/17 I wouldn't run the engine once a week while in storage. - MixManMash 20:40:33 03/16/17 Yes, not a good idea to run engine weekly over the winter. - jzack 22:47:27 03/16/17 Re: Yes, not a good idea to run engine weekly over the winter. - nelso419 10:35:49 03/17/17 Yes. (n/m) - MixManMash 21:33:23 03/17/17 the cam and crank seals should always be replaced (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 07:14:11 03/17/17 Listen to this guy ^^ (n/m) - Piranha 14:17:26 03/16/17 I would do the full 120. I'm looking at a similar situation - Musashi Sword 13:42:51 03/16/17 Yes. It's not the miles. Did it on my lower mile Silver TT - vorpalZ 13:58:57 03/16/17 Yes - she's still 22 years old (n/m) - ConVerTT 15:47:53 03/16/17 Just an FYI, there is a polls section. - Nate (NoVA) 16:54:20 03/16/17 Also, stick to the OEM stuff. Its worth it. (n/m) - Nate (NoVA) 16:57:45 03/16/17 add to the 120k the fuel pressure regulator & dampener. - PiotrC70 18:07:42 03/16/17 Definitely. (n/m) - MixManMash 18:44:12 03/16/17 Re: add to the 120k the fuel pressure regulator & dampener. - nelso419 20:16:09 03/16/17 I would do a set of plugs. - MixManMash 20:38:41 03/16/17 Install aem wideband monitor afr see how it runs after tb/wp (n/m) - Smokiedabear 22:15:46 03/16/17 Let's make a broad sweeping statement - spicyZ 08:01:53 03/17/17 Amen - Bernie (NoVA) 09:00:38 03/17/17 Because of its age, the only reason you would not do it... - DVDBURN (MD) 18:19:24 03/18/17 Re: 41K miles warrant a 120k service? - nelso419 10:58:27 03/20/17 Nothing of note. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 16:24:08 03/23/17
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