Engine that has been sitting
07-18-03, 04:36 PM
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Engine that has been sitting
I have an 88 non turbo with a siezed engine - probably the apex seal. I have the opportunity to pick up an 86 non turbo for less than $100 bucks. Very tempting!!!
It was strong non-smoker when car was wrecked, but it's been sitting for 8 months. Should this make me nervous, or should I take a shot since it's so cheap.
It was strong non-smoker when car was wrecked, but it's been sitting for 8 months. Should this make me nervous, or should I take a shot since it's so cheap.
07-18-03, 04:45 PM
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For less then $100, what do you want? Buy it! You can easily part it out if it's dead....
If you are planning to try and start, replace the fuel, flush the system, and put some oil into the engine through the spark plug holes. Rotate by hand a few times, then start up and let it idle for about 5 minutes, then drive carefully...
If you are planning to try and start, replace the fuel, flush the system, and put some oil into the engine through the spark plug holes. Rotate by hand a few times, then start up and let it idle for about 5 minutes, then drive carefully...
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thanks for your advice... got it for $125. are there any precautions that would reduce the chance of carbon lock or apex seal breaking off other than Aaron Cakes recommendation? should I put regular oil or tranny fluid in before turning it over, and how much???
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