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Re: starting a stored engine



On Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:15:04 EDT HOTGTX@aol.com writes:
> I have an 1984 1.8 that has been storage for two years.  I am going 
> to put  this into my son's 78 Scirocco.  What should I do to the engine

> before I start it up?  Any ideas/thoughts would be helpful.
> 
> Dave
> 85 Scirocco GTX

I'd chanege the oil and filter...
And then drive the oil pump with a drill, using that the tool that
techtonics sells.

I'd also pop the thermostat housing and let the coolant drain.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'83 GTI 
'84 Scirocco, '80 Scirocco, '88 Scirocco 16V

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