Starting a my 86' 16valve that has been sitting for 4 years

[juliemac57@hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Well then welcome to the insanity!
Change the fuel filter, plugs cap & rotor.
Check all the grounds, grab a few gallons of gas and start her up!



Julie Macfarlane
Menlo Park Research & Development
Internet Application Developer
Amsterdam NY





>From: "jeepdoberman" <jeepdoberman@netzero.net>
>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Starting a my 86' 16valve that has been sitting for 4 years
>Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 21:59:58 -0800
>
>I am about to start rebuilding my 86 16 valve that has been sitting in the 
>driveway for almost 5 years now.  It ran great when I parked it, but the 
>tranny was toasted so I have only cranked it 2 or 3 times since it was 
>parked the last of which was probably 3 years ago and that time it ran out 
>of gas so it has been sitting empty for the past 3 years.  What all should 
>I need to do/check/replace and any tips for restarting that anyone can give 
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>By the way I'm new to the list, but you will probably be hearing alot from 
>me in the weeks and months to come!
>
>Tim


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