Will my Mustang rot out if its sits? How do proof it?

1911A1 · December 22nd, 2009, 10:00 PM

I have a 94 Mustang 5.0 5 speed. It has a Bassani X pipe with flowmaster 10 series. I am affraid that if I keep it in my unheated garage it will rot out or atleast cause the exhuast to form leaks and not pass inspection. Should I keep it or sell it?

How can I keep it from going to $hit when sitting? I live in Pa...

sickfox · December 22nd, 2009, 11:23 PM

Is it rotted now??

I don't see it rotting out in one winter in a garage....

Does your garage have water sitting in it? I have a garage and mine is sitting outside in the driveway.

Im sorry I am just a little confused with your post.

JBIGBOOTSY · December 22nd, 2009, 11:50 PM

Put a car cover over it, and an open tupperware container of glycerine inside the car. It will absorb tons of moisture.

88TempoGLS · December 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM

it shouldnt rot, and if ur worried about it rusting, i think you could spray WD-40 or something on it to prevent rust if your that worried about it. But if its inside, you shouldnt have a problem. I had my old 89 Tempo sitting in a barn for months with a new exhaust, and no problems. Also, had my 88 Tempo GLS sitting outside, behind a friends barn in the grass from june till late October, and the exhaust looked new.

flattusmaximus78 · December 23rd, 2009, 10:18 AM

Because of the exhaust you listed is whats on the car. Theres is a better chance it will rot. Yes, spray wd40 on your paint to prevent rust -_-

NASTY03GT · December 23rd, 2009, 10:37 AM

It's in a garage, is there moisture in the garage? I store my 95 in a unheated garage and have had no issues with rot. I live in PA too.

95StangMX · December 23rd, 2009, 10:40 AM

Definately clean it up before you put it in there, don't leave salt from the roads or anything sitting on it over the winter. It should be fine.

nolife · December 23rd, 2009, 12:37 PM

Some garages do not have adequate vents and the moisture can collect in there. Those curved metal garages and sheds are bad for that unless you have decent vents on the roof. During the day in the sun they heat up, at night, the metal cools and the moisture condenses on the metal (including your exhaust) and the next day, the cycle repeats itself.

For longer term storage, I've used a coat of used motor oil/trans fluid wiped on stuff with a rag and it works good. WD40 works but the mineral spirts evaporate in a few days and all that is left behind is a thin coat of mineral oil but I'm sure either way is better than nothing.

vtwinjunkie · December 23rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

I keep mine in the driveway...all the bikes go in the garage.
No rust here....however I dont drive it in rain/snow.

fs308 · December 23rd, 2009, 08:43 PM

just dont let it sit in grass you will be alright

1911A1 · December 23rd, 2009, 09:10 PM

What else can I do to preventing anything going bad from sitting? I pulled the plates in Sept and wont put it back on the road until next Dec.

nolife · December 23rd, 2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by 1911A1

What else can I do to preventing anything going bad from sitting? I pulled the plates in Sept and wont put it back on the road until next Dec.

Completely suck out the gas or put gas in it and put some sta-bil in it. Other than that, you'll be fine.

Tpony · December 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM

Ok, here's what I did since I am currently deployed and my stang is sitting at home. I found me an old rug about the size of the stang, placed it on the garage floor and park the stang on it. Concrete floors in a non-heated garage will create condensation under your car. i just used the old rug to create a barrier.

93mustanglx · December 23rd, 2009, 10:21 PM

Put "Purple Power" De-Ruster on all of your exposed metal that you do not want to rust.

Try not to put it on the paint.

dennislv · December 24th, 2009, 06:07 PM

Let me google that for you

jessemachone · December 24th, 2009, 08:14 PM

i wouldn't put anything on the paint. the paint is protecting the metal already. any petroleum based products may discolor the paint.

jessemachone · December 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM

p.s. nice screen name 1911's are my favorite.

Haggis13 · December 24th, 2009, 08:54 PM

If the garage has half decent ventilation, and your car is clean, there is nothing to worry about. We put em away in Nov and pull em out in April up here. Crack a window a 1/4 inch, throw a cover on it, add some fuel stabilizer to the tank, pump the tires up to 40# and you'll be fine.

HMUSN · December 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM

heh.. you could just buy a dehumidifier.

December 22nd, 2009, 10:00 PM	#1
1911A1 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 117 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will my Mustang rot out if its sits? How do proof it? I have a 94 Mustang 5.0 5 speed. It has a Bassani X pipe with flowmaster 10 series. I am affraid that if I keep it in my unheated garage it will rot out or atleast cause the exhuast to form leaks and not pass inspection. Should I keep it or sell it? How can I keep it from going to $hit when sitting? I live in Pa... __________________ 1994 Mustang Gt convertible Cobra R rims Bassani X pipe & flow masters Upgraded Sterio System

December 22nd, 2009, 11:50 PM	#3
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put a car cover over it, and an open tupperware container of glycerine inside the car. It will absorb tons of moisture. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

December 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM	#4
88TempoGLS Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Contour SVT 15.2 @ 90mph Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middletown, Pa Posts: 2,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	it shouldnt rot, and if ur worried about it rusting, i think you could spray WD-40 or something on it to prevent rust if your that worried about it. But if its inside, you shouldnt have a problem. I had my old 89 Tempo sitting in a barn for months with a new exhaust, and no problems. Also, had my 88 Tempo GLS sitting outside, behind a friends barn in the grass from june till late October, and the exhaust looked new. __________________ 2000 CSVT 03 Escape 3L block, 02 Mercury Cougar 2.5 heads, SVT cams untuned. Stock manifolds, short ram intake, MSDS Y pipe, stock exhaust. 195whp/182wtq 1985 Honda 450 Nighthawk 70+MPG average 8200 miles and counting

December 23rd, 2009, 10:18 AM	#5
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Because of the exhaust you listed is whats on the car. Theres is a better chance it will rot. Yes, spray wd40 on your paint to prevent rust -_- __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

December 23rd, 2009, 10:40 AM	#7
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Definately clean it up before you put it in there, don't leave salt from the roads or anything sitting on it over the winter. It should be fine. __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

December 23rd, 2009, 12:37 PM	#8
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some garages do not have adequate vents and the moisture can collect in there. Those curved metal garages and sheds are bad for that unless you have decent vents on the roof. During the day in the sun they heat up, at night, the metal cools and the moisture condenses on the metal (including your exhaust) and the next day, the cycle repeats itself. For longer term storage, I've used a coat of used motor oil/trans fluid wiped on stuff with a rag and it works good. WD40 works but the mineral spirts evaporate in a few days and all that is left behind is a thin coat of mineral oil but I'm sure either way is better than nothing. __________________ Last edited by nolife; December 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 PM.

December 23rd, 2009, 02:16 PM	#9
vtwinjunkie Regular 1993 mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	I keep mine in the driveway...all the bikes go in the garage. No rust here....however I dont drive it in rain/snow.

December 23rd, 2009, 08:43 PM	#10
fs308 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	just dont let it sit in grass you will be alright __________________ 87 Notch Doing a lot with a little _____________________________ lightweight, stock motor, and 12's?

December 23rd, 2009, 09:10 PM	#11
1911A1 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 117 iTrader: 0 reviews	What else can I do to preventing anything going bad from sitting? I pulled the plates in Sept and wont put it back on the road until next Dec. __________________ 1994 Mustang Gt convertible Cobra R rims Bassani X pipe & flow masters Upgraded Sterio System

December 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM	#13
Tpony Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Posts: 359 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, here's what I did since I am currently deployed and my stang is sitting at home. I found me an old rug about the size of the stang, placed it on the garage floor and park the stang on it. Concrete floors in a non-heated garage will create condensation under your car. i just used the old rug to create a barrier. __________________

December 23rd, 2009, 10:21 PM	#14
93mustanglx Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put "Purple Power" De-Ruster on all of your exposed metal that you do not want to rust. Try not to put it on the paint.

December 24th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#15
dennislv Regular 90 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 206 iTrader: 0 reviews	Let me google that for you __________________ Rewarding our friends, punishing our enemies.

December 24th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#18
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the garage has half decent ventilation, and your car is clean, there is nothing to worry about. We put em away in Nov and pull em out in April up here. Crack a window a 1/4 inch, throw a cover on it, add some fuel stabilizer to the tank, pump the tires up to 40# and you'll be fine. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

December 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	heh.. you could just buy a dehumidifier. __________________

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