what to check for

Oct 07, 2003 3 Replies

Hiya i have just purchased a kitcar that hasnot been started for aabout



12months what should i check for the handbrake was left off and the brakes seem to work on rolling it and the handbrake holds and releases okay but engine wise any poblem area's ??? it is based on a XR2 fiesta (old X Reg) it has been garaged and away from the damp any help advice appreciated

Yoda out


The petrol (if there was any left) is probably toast by now, so you may want to drain & re-fill.

Change the oil & filter.

I've heard some say to remove the spark plug leads, disconnect the fuel pump relay (or do something similar to stop fuel getting into the cylinders), squirt a little oil into each bore, and then turn it over until the oil pressure light goes out.

Re-fit plugs, leads & fuel pump, and turn it over.

If you search google groups, the question has been asked before, and someone gave some _very_ good advice.

Pete.

cheers mate thanks for the advice i will do a search Yoda

No problem. You'll probably not do much better than this one...

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if it wraps! Full of useful information. Have a look at the entire thread for other hints.

HTH,

Pete.

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