AbecX

Basically, this car was bought from an auction, and then sat on a 30* incline for about 4 months. I should probably buy some b12 for the gas tank. I think its got 110k miles on it, its an '86, and I got $100 to blow on it for right now. I already got a new battery, what about new plugs and wires, filters, etc. . . Thanks.

SaabGuy

Just make sure the gas is fresh cause 4 month old gas isnt the greatest. I would maybe drain the tank if its almost empty. Might as well get a new fuel filter since you prolly have no clue when that was done. New plugs wouldnt hurt either.

Then put a bit of oil inside the engine through the spark plug holes and turn the motor over by hand (to make sure it didnt sieze I guess) The engine turns clockwise. Let us know how it runs!

AbecX

I'm supposed to use automatic tranny flud right? Would that little medicing cup you get with a nyquil bottle work as far as amount? To turn it by hand I'll turn the crank pulley, or is there an easier way. Thanks, you guys rock!

SaabGuy

I know I can turn my motor over by hand. Rotary engines have hella less resistence then that 5.0 youve got pictured there. You may feel a little too much resistence if theres oil in there, in which case you should use a small socket on the end of the crank shaft, or a chain rench Should be pretty ease though.

Im sorta against the ATF treatment so Im not suggesting you do the full 24+ hour treatment. Just get the seals a little wet before you crank the motor over with the key.

Oh I'd say change the oil too.

And another thing. Before you start the car bull the 30 or 40 amp fuse so you can crank the motor over without starting the car. This will get your oil pressure up a bit and start getting things circulating.