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Take a road trip in a car that's been sitting? |
McLovin |
Nov 26 2017, 11:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 31-August 16 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 20,360 Region Association: South East States |
Hey guys,
My 914 has been sitting for over a year since I got it. I bought a "turn key" car, but it still needs brakes and an oil leak fixed. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape. I know my fuel lines are good. But the car has been sitting. And before I bought it, I know it sat a couple years getting cosmetics. So essentially, when I get my car on the road, it will have decent rubber lines and tires, but it will have sat for a few years. Assuming I change the oil , make sure my battery is up to par and adjust the valves, how worried should I be about taking it out of town on a 200 mile trip? My town is about 200 miles in three directions from interesting big cities, and I know I'll want to use it to go to events out of town. Are these gems reliable? I have a company truck, but I can use for personal stuff but I can't take it out of town. Thanks! |
Mike Bellis |
Nov 26 2017, 11:24 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil in the cylinders. Then crank it to get the oil flowing. Only then should you try to start it.
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McLovin |
Nov 26 2017, 11:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 31-August 16 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 20,360 Region Association: South East States |
Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil in the cylinders. Then crank it to get the oil flowing. Only then should you try to start it. Thanks. Forgot to say that I've been starting it about once a month and keeping it low on gas on-purpose. It's not really dormant. Just not driven. |
mgp4591 |
Nov 27 2017, 12:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,457 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil in the cylinders. Then crank it to get the oil flowing. Only then should you try to start it. Thanks. Forgot to say that I've been starting it about once a month and keeping it low on gas on-purpose. It's not really dormant. Just not driven. Keeping it low on gas in the tank isn't a good idea. Even with small temp changes between day and night, you can get condensation in the tank and water in your gas is not what you want. Fill it, run it a bit and refill to the top. I'd run Sta-bil in it all the time to help keep the gas fresher but avoiding the water to begin with is the way to go. |
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