RichardPON

Okay, so the time is here for me to attempt to start this car up - whoo hoo!!!!!!

The engine's been sat for a very long time (nearly three years) both in and out the car, and all the holes were adequately sealed, but I'm afraid a little moisture might have got in etc etc.............

Obviously gonna crank it over to get the oil round, but is it worth dropping a tiny touch of oil into the cylinders as well?

Any other recommendations?

L33 BYT

I would turn it over by hand also. I have put a few drips down the bores previously just be a bit smoky on start up.

Sticky.

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Dont forget to take the oil feed pipe off and drop some oil in there aswell Rich.

Good luck mate, fingers crossed theres no teething problems

keithG666

3 YEARS??

AlexF

Get some fresh fuel and flush out the shite thats been in there 3 years (if it has!).

Prime the engine (oil down pipe)....

Then pull the phase sensor and crank her till you get oil pressure.

After that do a quick check that everythings not leaking and go for broke!

Expect a fair amount of smoke as the rings are likly to have sized in their grooves.

Hold the revs at 2-3k for 5-10 mins and everything should clear.

Alex

keithG666

start engine...bit tight...bit of smoke...

lift the revs...engine getting tighter....more smoke...

engine gettign hot...

lift revs more.....engine so tight now....white flag flying from exhaust..... engine's tongue hanging out gasping for air.... field mice that were camping out under manifold now packign bags and finding new home

SEIZEEEEEEEED!!!!!

Porkie

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plynchy

Rs Gus

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RichardPON

AROFL

Sorry, this is my engine, not your shonky piece of shit

It will start and run like Forrest Gump! (i.e. limp and splutter to the end of the road )

rsnissan

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make sure you have a bucket of sand ready

sure it will be fine

Daveyboy

Think of this as a trial attempt Rich... just make sure you've got it down before you start mine

rstoughy

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Might be worth sticking a timing belt on there as well just for good measure

RichardPON

I will do the belt, but just want to get it started first off.........

keithG666

CossieRich

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Any news Rich?

RichardPON

Not yet mate - am gonna give it a spin tomorrow evening, as a day off today means I can do a few other jobs first!

Eagle

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well he has bucket already in his car ... just incase...

RichardPON

Bastard! Knew you'd spot that

CliffRS4

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Good luck Rich