Re: Storing a project car in cold weather.

[Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>]

Any comments on using a water pump lubricant and corrosion inhibitor rather 
than changing the coolant.

Zerex Water Pump Lubricant & Protector (Prevents Rust and Corrosion) for 
example.

Don Malling

Randall wrote:
>>I've found it better to store cars with antifreeze than drain them.  Lack of
>>a total system fill leads to rusting of the waterpump seal causing a leak
>>later.   The block tends to grow rusty fuzz that turns to silt next time the
>>engine is run.
> 
> 
> I agree, but don't forget that the coolant should still be changed every few
> years even if the engine is not run.  The corrosion inhibitors still wear out
> with time.
> 
> Randall Y