I checked the oil, recharged the battery, cleaned out leaves and junk from engine compartment.
2006-07-01 17:21:23 · 13 answers · asked by avp071 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Forgot to mention the type of car; 1985 Corvette (350). I would imagine all of the same suggestions will apply. . .
2006-07-01 17:37:57 · update #1
All the fluids need replacing. Probably anything rubber too (hoses, boots). Maybe the belts.
2006-07-01 17:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by bikerchickjill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually there is more than just checking the oil. Do an oil change with filter and everything. Clean out the spark plugs Check the wireing make sure there is no tears or breaks. Especially from Rat bites. Make sure the radiator is full and do a flush if too dirty. You probably might want to empty the gas tank as well and put in new gas. If the tank is mostly empty maybe it will be Ok, but add new gasoline to it. Gas looses its potency if it is too old. the pistones might be jammed. The old oil thickens with time and any residue left on the pistons & Shafts might make them stick. How old is your car. You might even go as far as opening the head covers and oiling them out a bit. Just for extra lubrication. Humidity plays a big part in engines sticking. If humidity got a hold of your car, well all I can say is good luck. If you want to keep your car in tip top shap, even if you are going to leave it parked for an extended tperiod of time. I suggest you turn the engine on at least once a month for about 5 minutes. It keeps everything lubed up and keeps it from sticking. humidity will not have a chance either.
Good luck
jessejamesthegreat
2006-07-01 17:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by jessejamesthegreat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of car? Is fuel injected or carburated? How much fuel was in it? You may want to pour a small amount of Marvel Mystery Oil into each cylinder through the spark plug holes. This will lubricate and loosen any rings that may be stuck. By far, your fuel system will be the biggest problem for you. If the tank was empty, that will make it easier for you. If it had fuel in it, you will have to drain out the old fuel because it has probably turned to turpentine by now. You will have to flush the entire system. Do not use WD 40 to lube the cylinders. It is an okay penetrant, but it is much too thin to be of any use as a lubricant. This could cause scoring inside the cylinder walls which you do not need.
2006-07-01 17:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tom I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pull the spark plugs squirt some diesel down each cylinder let it sit ovenight rotate the engine by hand, squirt some more diesel in let it sit longer, rotate again..should be getting easier to rotate..if not you will probably need some engine work. If it is rotating nice, rotate some more get some more of the diesel out. Change the oil. Check the air filter Check all hoses espcially if you are in a blended fuel area. Drain the gas tank, carry a few extra fuel filters with you...you may need them. Start that baby up! If after a few miles the oil smells like diesel change again...oil is cheap engine rebuilds aren't
wanderer
2006-07-01 17:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by wanderer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will need to check pretty much everything liquid! You have already checked the oil, but you should not just check it. You should drain and replace it, and also the oilfilter. Also, change the air filter. And you need to check all the radiator hoses, and drain, flush, and refill the radiator. Also check and replace the fan belts if necessary. Also, you should drain and refill the gasoline tank with fresh gasoline. Also, check and fill anything hydaulic. Also, check all the tires to see if they are rotten, (or shaped sqare, from sitting soooo long, and to check them for proper air pressure. Also, should get a tuneup soon, I think. Finally, clean the windows and mirrors.
Just MHO, but I'm just a girl, so what do I know!! (hehe)!
2006-07-01 17:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you need to change the oil,,then flush out as much of the old gas in it that you can get out,,if it,s fuel injection it will try and pump the old gas up as soon as you turn the key on,,so don't try to turn the key on till you at least get some of the old gas out,,cause if that old stuff get,s in the engine,,it will be really hard to start,,once you do all of this,,with a good fresh battery you should be able to get it started with little effort,,hope this help,s some.
2006-07-01 17:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I'd check everything that wasn't cast iron, cast aluminum, or just metal in general. Pretty much go through EVERYTHING including belts, hoses, wiring conectors, all fluids, sparkplug wires, and that is just to make sure it'll run. To drive it, then check the tires, lights, and other things.
2006-07-01 17:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by R.W. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe what you can do is you have alreay done .why dont you just take it for a service that is really going to help as more than anyone a mechanic knows a car well.
2006-07-01 17:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by nima 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Praying. Only the Lord can help your car now.
2006-07-01 17:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Pumpkin Head 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the spark plugs and spray wd40 in each hole.
2006-07-01 17:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋