Returning a stored car to service

[radek at istar.ca]

Thanks Brady.

One day when I'm in Mtl, I'm gonna buy you a beer.

Radek.

> If you didn't change the oil right when you put it away, I'd change it
> before startup.
> 
> Then pull the plugs, disable fuel and spark, and crank away til you get oil
> pressure. With no compresssion pressure, the rings will not be pushing hard
> on the cylinder walls, so the wear is minimal. The starter also has a very
> easy job of it with the plugs out. If you want, pull the valve cover and
> give the cam a bath in oil, that's good too. Of course, replace valve cover
> before cranking!
> 
> Then, when you reconnect everything, when it starts, watch for fuel leaks
> like a hawk. Any other leaks are obviously also important, but the fuel
> leaks are the ones that scare me.
> 
> Of course, check all levels, and pump up the tires. The first drive is
> always an excercise for your senses. I try to especially hard to pick up odd
> noises, smells, vibrations, smoke. And you can ignore power levels for the
> first tank of gas. Even with fuel stabilizer, it mever seems quite as good
> as fresh gas.
> 
> My $0.02CDN.
> 
> Cheers,
> Brady
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: radek at istar.ca [mailto:radek at istar.ca]
> 
> Just wondering if anything could be done to ease the return of a car from
> storage to
> service.  It sat in 
> the garage without being started for at least 6 months.  Can I spray some
> WD-40 into the
> cylinders, 
> like I do with the chainsaw in the spring?  The cylinder walls, bearings
> etc. must be dry
> and I'd like to 
> minimize wear on these parts.
> Thanks
> 
> Radek
> 88 90Q
> 91 V8Q 5-sp.