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Zanardi |
Feb 11 2007, 07:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 11-February 07 From: North Georiga Member No.: 7,527 |
Hey guys. Tonight I put a deposit on my first project car, a 1975 914 2.0. The car has 65,000 original miles with some surface rust and rot on the rear quarter.
The car has been sitting for 3 years without being cranked. Supposedly it ran before it was parked. My first concern is to get running so I can enjoy it a bit. What steps do you recommend on waking this sleeping car up? I'm thinking change the oil, drain the old gas, new battery, plugs and wires. What else? I look forward to all of your advice. I am very much over my head, so this will be a real learning experience. Attached image(s) |
r_towle |
Feb 12 2007, 04:41 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
me personally (keep in mind these motors run on three cylinder, and sometimes two.)
I would change the oil, get a fresh battery, and start it. If its FI, it will start with a bit of fresh gas.. If its Carbed, dont bother...the carbs are all gunked up and will need to be rebuilt. After I start it, I only let it run for two or three minutes..always smelling for gas, and looking for leaks... Then, do all of the above... The rational is that I want to know the extent of my project prior to starting in... If the car sprays oil out...put that on the list. If you smell gas...on the list If you hear muffler...on the list... At some point you will take out the motor, and its will be good to have a list of things to do prior to taking it out... Rich |
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