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> Take a road trip in a car that's been sitting?
McLovin
post Nov 26 2017, 11:12 PM
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Hey guys,

My 914 has been sitting for over a year since I got it. I bought a "turn key" car, but it still needs brakes and an oil leak fixed. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape. I know my fuel lines are good. But the car has been sitting. And before I bought it, I know it sat a couple years getting cosmetics. So essentially, when I get my car on the road, it will have decent rubber lines and tires, but it will have sat for a few years.

Assuming I change the oil , make sure my battery is up to par and adjust the valves, how worried should I be about taking it out of town on a 200 mile trip? My town is about 200 miles in three directions from interesting big cities, and I know I'll want to use it to go to events out of town. Are these gems reliable? I have a company truck, but I can use for personal stuff but I can't take it out of town.

Thanks!
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McLovin   Take a road trip in a car that's been sitting?   Nov 26 2017, 11:12 PM
Mike Bellis   Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil in...   Nov 26 2017, 11:24 PM
McLovin   Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil i...   Nov 26 2017, 11:28 PM
mgp4591   Pull the spark plugs and put a few drops of oil ...   Nov 27 2017, 12:05 AM
McLovin   [quote name='McLovin' post='2552170' date='Nov 26...   Nov 27 2017, 12:21 AM
cuddyk   I'd definitely make sure the brakes are 100% a...   Nov 26 2017, 11:27 PM
burton73   I'd definitely make sure the brakes are 100% ...   Nov 27 2017, 04:39 PM
914Sixer   Take it out for a couple of 30 minute runs. Go th...   Nov 27 2017, 06:42 AM
Coondog   Bring a Fire Extinguisher.........   Nov 27 2017, 07:16 AM
SirAndy   Bring a Fire Extinguisher......... Unfortunately,...   Nov 27 2017, 12:53 PM
Front yard mechanic   I suggest you take a long trip in a a car sitting ...   Nov 27 2017, 07:26 AM
mgphoto   Do all of the major service items in the owners ma...   Nov 27 2017, 12:40 PM
Andyrew   Watch Roadkill on youtube and you'll get some ...   Nov 27 2017, 04:14 PM
Racer   Its a 40+ year old car. Plan for the worst (needin...   Nov 27 2017, 04:44 PM
forrestkhaag   Plan for the worst?!! Plan for the best...   Nov 27 2017, 08:16 PM
Unobtanium-inc   Before you take it on a long trip, take it on 2-3 ...   Nov 27 2017, 11:03 PM
Philip W.   :agree: I have driven my car on a half dozen tri...   Nov 28 2017, 10:36 AM
McLovin   :agree: I have driven my car on a half dozen tr...   Nov 28 2017, 12:12 PM
motofoto   I did a Calgary to Portland trip when I bought my ...   Nov 28 2017, 03:17 PM
Chris914n6   Thanks, that's good info. As a side note, yo...   Nov 28 2017, 03:31 PM
Philip W.   :agree: I have driven my car on a half dozen t...   Nov 28 2017, 07:07 PM


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