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Webley1991

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• Jan 24, 2016

• #1

Today I went to check on the Series 3 in the garage which it is stored in.

I haven't had time to start it or take it out since the first weekend of January.

I noticed that the outside of the engine was dripping with condensation. I did give the engine a good spray with fogging oil after I last had it running.

How can I go about stopping this? Would leaving the bonnet propped open when in storage help?

The building is sound with no major leaks in the roof so there shouldn't be much water getting in. However, the ventilation isn't great as being in London I need the building as secure as possible. The only ventilation is a couple of air bricks.

Thanks for any replies.

 

chris7

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• Jan 24, 2016

• #2

I have the same problem but only the time between when the weather changes from colder high pressure to warmer low pressure
It seems that milder temp on the colder landrover causes the light film of condensation
A little heat and good ventilation cures the problem for me.
Leave the doors open for a length of time on a bright day.
I have also considered a dehumidifier!

 

Last edited: Jan 24, 2016

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Jan 24, 2016

• #3

my garage has doors either end but they certainly don't make a hermetic seal so all the draughts get rid of any condensation. having one of the freezers in there might help to keep the chill off too

if you have electric in there you could try running a convector heater for a bit

 

Land Raver

Well-Known Member

• Jan 24, 2016

• #4

Today was a great example of this. Opened the garage door and an otherwise dry Landy instantly misted all over with a film of condensation. I have an electric fan but don't really like leaving things turned on for a long period unattended.

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Jan 24, 2016

• #5

if you don't mind spending you could get a carcoon to go inside the garage, probably only worth it if you were the one that bought churchills series 1 though

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Jan 25, 2016

• #6

I had exactly this and I installed a bathroom extractor fan and vented the pipe out a hole in the soffit. I turn it on with the light and in this weather have just left it on all the time (flouro lights)

Made a big difference, I also leave the windows of the car open.

 

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divie

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• Jan 25, 2016

• #7

A fan is better than a dehumidifier I used a cheap desk fan when faced with storing my Rover 95 in less than ideal conditions. Flat's bathroom fan sounds like a good idea.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Jan 25, 2016

• #8

divie said:

A fan is better than a dehumidifier I used a cheap desk fan when faced with storing my Rover 95 in less than ideal conditions. Flat's bathroom fan sounds like a good idea.

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its just an inline fan just sitting up on a rafter, the flexi pipe i just poked out a hole i cut in the soffit. Its one meant for the bathroom, i got it wired so it comes on with the light and runs on a timer, but it is continuously rated to run so you could do it via a switch.

i jsut got it at the local DIY place but i am sure wickes or B+Q would have similar

 

ronsealdeath

Sagging Member

• Jan 25, 2016

• #9

Be aware that fans like to catch fire if left on for extended periods of time. You just need to create a through draft to keep the moisture of the air low. Air bricks, roof vent tiles or gaps between the roof and walls will help. Saving that, just leave engine running : )

 

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Webley1991

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• Jan 25, 2016

• #10

Thanks for the replies.

I can't alter the structure in any way as its a rented building.