my 93 300D is going to be taking a year off...insurance is killer..

what prevenative measures should i perform in order to not have the car damage or deteriorate while it sits through a NJ summer, fall, and winter?

also..while it is out of commission, what can i do to it to basically restore it? i want to do things myself, i understand cars, i'm no mercedes or any vehicle mechanic...

thanks..

BUMP...does anyone have any suggestions???

Change the oil, top the tank up, and if it's not going to get moved at all put it on jack-stands so the tires are still round when you're ready to use it again.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

thats it??? it wont have any issues after a harsh NJ summer, and then an even harsher NJ WInter???

thanks...

I suppose it would be good to put one of those little trickle chargers on the battery to keep it fully charged too.

Oh, some mouse poison wouldn't be a bad a idea either.... don't want the little critters working on your wiring. I would put 3-4 packs scattered around the car.... under hood, trunk, cabin.....

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

i plan on putting in a NEW optima yellow top or two when i bring her back out, also...i plan on putting her in one of those Tents...but the rat poison is a def...

now...where can i found out how to strip the interiour??? seats, carpet, panels, i know already...i am talking DASHBOARD and rest...head liner, rear deck cover, etc...

thanks..

you might want to add something to the fuel to keep it from gelling

Why do you want to strip the interior?

William Rogers.........

what should i add???

i plan on rewiring everything that i have ever put in there...also, i plan on doing some custom work, either carbon fiber or fiberglass...

thanks...

i was hopeing some of the other guys could tell you

i just remember post about fuel gelling when the car sat for a long time

Just add one of those fuel additives, like Redline or PowerService. You not only want to prevent gelling but also prevent algae from growing in your tank and these products will help.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL