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Title: FD Stood for a year
Post by: ELA on March 12, 2013, 09:17:15 PM

Any advice on what to expect or the best way to get the car started. Obviously it will need a new battery. Do I need to prime the oil system by simply cranking over or is there a more complex routine required? Handbrake and brakes are probably seized on. Is there anything I should be wary of. My knowledge of these cars is not great

Title: FD Stood for a year
Post by: Brett on March 12, 2013, 10:08:45 PM

I\'d remove the plugs and squirt some oil into the chambers, then leave it over night before turnig it over by hand.

Was it a runner before it was parked up?

You are likely to encounter sticking brake callipers as well.

Title: FD Stood for a year
Post by: ELA on March 13, 2013, 04:42:07 PM

Quote from: Brett;853150I\'d remove the plugs and squirt some oil into the chambers, then leave it over night before turnig it over by hand.

Was it a runner before it was parked up?

You are likely to encounter sticking brake callipers as well.

Many thanks for the advice Brett:Thumbs-up It was in perfect running order, the guy just parked it up as he has now moved away with work, so I offered him a way out as the tax/insurance has expired. It needs a bit of work to bring it back up to speed but the main issue for me was regarding turning the motor over after all this time.

Title: FD Stood for a year
Post by: Carbon RX on March 13, 2013, 04:42:45 PM

Mine stood almost that but inside my garage, started first time no probs!

Title: FD Stood for a year
Post by: ELA on March 14, 2013, 05:54:02 AM

Good to hear CarbonRX

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