Hi Dave
Just had a few thoughts last night (well last night here in the UK!) - the two area's that seem to cause problems with car's laid up" for a while are fluids and brakes.
Fluids:
- "Stuff " in the tank gathers at the bottom of the tank and in the fuel filter (under the rear subframe next to the fuel pump).
- Petrol (gas!) degenerates whilst standing for a long time.
- Condensation could cause the oil to emulsify after a long stand.
- Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years - I guess partly due to deterioration.
Brakes:
- Discs will rust even in Texas
- Disc pads & callipers can stick is left unused.
Would it be possible to get the SL serviced before you pick her up, perhaps by an Indy recommended by someone on the forum,
All the above are included in a major service anyway, including:
- change of fuel filter
- change brake fluid
- obviously change engine oil & filter
- check brakes
- plus loads of other stuff I can't think of this time of the morning!
You would be probably doing this anyway when you got home and it might relieve the uncertainly of the journey so you could "just enjoy the ride"
Cheers
Jim