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August 29th, 2010, 01:25 PM
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Didn't want to hijack the thread below. In our case we have several cars and at least two haven't been started since the late 80's. I heard somewhere that you should pull the plugs and squirt a little motor oil into the cylinder. Is that necessary or is the advice below plenty good enough?
August 29th, 2010, 01:35 PM
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Didn't want to hijack the thread below. In our case we have several cars and at least two haven't been started since the late 80's. I heard somewhere that you should pull the plugs and squirt a little motor oil into the cylinder. Is that necessary or is the advice below plenty good enough?
I heard that too. And since this car is in the UK (humid conditions) I'd do the same.
August 29th, 2010, 03:15 PM
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What are your plans for the cars just to move them or to get running for driving. A car that has been setting for 20+ years. I would be weary checking and replacing a lot of things.
Personally I would pull the engine and rebuild it. If you have any long term plan for the car. If you plan on just selling the car, then sell it as is. I know that if I was buying a car that has been setting that long with plans to restore. It not running wouldn't effect me buying
Personally I would pull the engine and rebuild it. If you have any long term plan for the car. If you plan on just selling the car, then sell it as is. I know that if I was buying a car that has been setting that long with plans to restore. It not running wouldn't effect me buying
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