So my car's been sitting for about 2 years, What should I do to the to try and start it? Options

[jcambo7]

So I am wondering what I need to do to my engine before I start it up? Prime it and stuff? If I should prime it how do I do that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It's a 4 cyl 2.0 fuel injected engine.

[highways]

Sounds like you might have a fuel line replacement project ahead of you. Mine sat for 7 years and there were no issues other than fuel lines (and pump) to get it started.

For the tunnel, invest in these stainless steel tunnel fuel lines from racer chris.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=48548

for the rest of the lines, I think pelican parts has a list of the correct sizes and lengths you need. Might as well rebuild all the fuel lines if they are original (35 years old) on the car. Or do a search on this 914world site. It's nice if you can get real metric lines, otherwise you have to find the best american measurements.
http://www.pelicanparts.com

Or at least rebuild the lines on the pressure end of the fuel pump. When starting mine, my fuel pump leaked. Fuel pumps are unfortunately not very rebuildable. So cross your fingers that yours doesn't leak. When you're ready to start it just turn the key over to energize the fuel pump (and pressurize the fuel lines), then check for leaks before actually turning the engine over (ignition key has two positions). That is all you have to do to 'prime' the fuel injected engine.

I took my spark plugs out and poured like a 1/2 shot of marvel mystery oil in each cylinder to help get it all covered. But if your's has only been sitting for 2 years I would not worry about it, or maybe just spray a little wd40 in there. Ofcourse, do an oil change on the car just to make that nice.

If the car starts... congrats. Any rough running will most likely be due to a vacuum leak, so in that case you would check all your vacuum lines.

If the car doesn't start (starter not turning over) then you'll want to polish up and/or replace your battery ground to firewall ground cable, and your transmission to trunk ground cable.

Goodluck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)