 Looking at 914 parked 6 years, What to do before turning engine over? |
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| Doug73/2.0 |
 Feb 3 2004, 11:42 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 5-November 03 From: Boston mass Member No.: 1,312  |
Richard located a 914 that's only an hour away (amazing :-)
It been stored 6 years indoors. Other than checking the oil and obvious stuff, Is there anything I should do before seeing if the engine will turn over? Do I need to drain out the old gas first just to see if it has not siezed? Love to see if it runs during the visit. I have Patrick Paternie's book so I'm reasonably comfortable where to look for rust. If it is a keeper I'll trailer it home. Thanks Doug |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Feb 3 2004, 12:04 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
I hope the gas was COMPLETELY drained before it was parked (highly doubt it, though) otherwise you get the unpleasant task of having to clean the entire fuel system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Easiest way would be to put it in second or third gear and push the car. If it rolls then it's not seized. |
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Doug73/2.0 Looking at 914 parked 6 years Feb 3 2004, 11:42 AM
RocknRollFrenzy mine had been sitting for about 2 years.......adde... Feb 3 2004, 12:06 PM otto If it FI you need to flush the tank.Change the oil... Feb 3 2004, 12:08 PM Porsche Rescue Another method: remove the spark plugs, use a wren... Feb 3 2004, 12:10 PM maf914 Drain the old fuel before trying to start the car ... Feb 3 2004, 01:07 PM mike_the_man Watch for fuel leaks, and have a fire extinguisher... Feb 3 2004, 02:15 PM tat2dphreak not exactly 914 experience... but here's what ... Feb 3 2004, 02:20 PM Steve Thacker Feb 3 2004, 03:04 PM
Doug73/2.0 Thanks everyone...The advice is much appreciated. ... Feb 3 2004, 03:51 PM
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Mark Henry My teen was in storage for over ten years, I did a... Feb 3 2004, 08:40 PM
Doug73/2.0 Thanks everyone...The advice is much appreciated. ... Feb 3 2004, 03:51 PM Jeffs9146 QUOTE
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Mark Henry My teen was in storage for over ten years, I did a... Feb 3 2004, 08:40 PM |
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