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Originally Posted by z12358
As BoxsterQc hinted in the RMS poll thread, does winter storage increase the chances for future RMS leaks?
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Hi,
Absolutely not! Another
Urban Myth. The RMS experiences practically no stresses when the engine isn't running. It's minute contraction in the cold matches that of the surrounding block and it expands just the same once the weather warms.
As with any stored car, it's always a good idea to hand-crank the engine a couple of spins when reawakening it to ensure that nothing has seized and this will loosen the seal against the crankshaft and prevent tearing on initial startup.
My '99 had it's RMS fail at 4k mi. before it went in for the first of 7 Winter Storages and to date (22k mi. later), it's still bone dry... KOW!...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99