MalcH
Active member
The summer season is almost upon us, although here in the North West of england it's not really happened yet
I've had Ferraris and other 'low' use classic/special cars over the last 18 years.
I am going over that topic which is forever popping up and with plenty of views either way. I am now questioning whether I do it right.
My first Ferrari I would start it in my garage and roll it out onto the drive. Bring it up to temperature and then put it back and do this about once a month.
After speaking with various experts at the time I came to the conclusion that perhaps it better to leave it right there and only start it when you were going to drive it.
This made sense because as we all know the most wear on an engine is the first 20 minutes to a half hour when it is cold.
Recently after an annual service I was told my cam seals were beginning to leak. As they dry out over winter (DH between 45% -40% and heated garage between 13°C - 22°C) and 'stick' to the camshaft and consequently tear a little on first start up.
It's varied over the years. I have tyre savers which are a PITA to use so don't always use them. I have it on a trickle charger too. That's about it other than the garage conditions I mentioned above. My Garage is attached to the house and apart from a 4 year period when I stored it at my parents that has always been the way. I also used a Carcoon for some years but my small new build garage made it feel like the Rover from The Prisoner (60's TV series) when I opened my garage door.
Ideally I think you should start it but then take it out for a drive.
What do you do and why?
What are people's thoughts?
I've had Ferraris and other 'low' use classic/special cars over the last 18 years.
I am going over that topic which is forever popping up and with plenty of views either way. I am now questioning whether I do it right.
My first Ferrari I would start it in my garage and roll it out onto the drive. Bring it up to temperature and then put it back and do this about once a month.
After speaking with various experts at the time I came to the conclusion that perhaps it better to leave it right there and only start it when you were going to drive it.
This made sense because as we all know the most wear on an engine is the first 20 minutes to a half hour when it is cold.
Recently after an annual service I was told my cam seals were beginning to leak. As they dry out over winter (DH between 45% -40% and heated garage between 13°C - 22°C) and 'stick' to the camshaft and consequently tear a little on first start up.
It's varied over the years. I have tyre savers which are a PITA to use so don't always use them. I have it on a trickle charger too. That's about it other than the garage conditions I mentioned above. My Garage is attached to the house and apart from a 4 year period when I stored it at my parents that has always been the way. I also used a Carcoon for some years but my small new build garage made it feel like the Rover from The Prisoner (60's TV series) when I opened my garage door.
Ideally I think you should start it but then take it out for a drive.
What do you do and why?
What are people's thoughts?