 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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| tat2dphreak |
Feb 3 2004, 02:20 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
not exactly 914 experience... but here's what I did/would do: pull the tank, clean it out good... when you put fuel in it again, also add a can of B12 Carb cleaner... inspect all of the lines or replace as already suggested...
just my .0190.. 2 cents aren't worth as much as they used to be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) good luck! |
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Doug73/2.0 Looking at 914 parked 6 years Feb 3 2004, 11:42 AM
Air_Cooled_Nut I hope the gas was COMPLETELY drained before it wa... Feb 3 2004, 12:04 PM 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 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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