In storage for 8 years
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In storage for 8 years
I just bought an 1987 RX7 that has been in storage for 8 years. It has only 27000 miles on it and was running fine before it sat for that long. I want to be sure I do everything that needs to be done before I try cranking it. I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, battery and plugs. Is there anything else I need to do before starting her up?
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Replace the belts and check other rubber components for cracking/dry rot. I'd probably put a little marvel mystery oil in the spark plug holes and turn it over by hand a few times just so the seals aren't starting bone dry. They are probably stuck from it sitting that long, so it may not build compression right off the bat; it might take a few cranks.
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honestly i feel the "coming out of storage" list is backwards. all i would do is drain and add a few fresh gallons to the fuel system and top off the coolant and attempt to start the car, once it knowingly runs then i would flush the fluids. this is how i would treat a car i am unsure even runs. even running old oil for a short time isn't going to kill anything.
people assume the best when trying to revive a car, but not all stories have happy endings and doing all the maintenance before knowing the lab results could just be a waste of money.
people assume the best when trying to revive a car, but not all stories have happy endings and doing all the maintenance before knowing the lab results could just be a waste of money.
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You have a good point. Once I know everything works ok as a stock car, I am then going to start making it a great car. I have been reviewing a lot of the post, everything from wheels to an awesome stereo system. May have to start a project page to show everyone how it will be progressing! So many ideas on how to make this an awesome car that its confusing which way to go! Fortunately I found this car in showroom condition inside and out. I am torn whether to keep it stock as is. If/when I do make changes, I will keep all the stock parts.
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A few more pics of the car as it was in storage. Except it did have a car cover over it too. Still the same original tires, almost 30 years old, although just a bit dry rotted!
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So this is not the one with the black engine bay. It's red. As far as my plans..... well I not sure yet at this point. I know I want 17" rims and larger tires but not too big to where I need to roll fenders or make changes in the suspension. Also I want an upgraded stereo system. Outside of those 2 things I don't know yet. I am a newbie on this site and reviewing all the good info. I would like maybe a little input on what I should do to it! I think this will be a great project car!
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So this afternoon I had my first chance to go pick the car up from the folks I bought it from and really look the car over good. I happen to look inside the tailpipes and I can see that rats decided to build them a little nest in there. Wondering if I need to take the mufflers off to see how far back the nest goes or take a metal clothes hanger and reach in to pull what I can out and when I get everything ready to start it and let the rest blow out. What do you think?
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Thanks Rotary. Wasnt sure how far they could have went in. I thought also to take shopvac which an extension and get as much of the stuff out as I can.
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i had a rats nest in the exhaust of the last car i rebuilt, it backfired and shot it's wad, then turned on.
normally the order is reversed, but we are talking about a car, so get your mind out of the gutter.
you could also put something like this on your exhaust:
normally the order is reversed, but we are talking about a car, so get your mind out of the gutter.
you could also put something like this on your exhaust:
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No Kidding! Going to suck them out with the vac maybe tomorrow after everyone has opened Santa gifts! So I drained the gas out the tank and then I pulled the fuel pump out to have a lookie inside. I couldn't be happier! I looked like new inside the tank! They had filled the tank completely before they put it in storage. I believed that helped alot to keep condensation down inside. I could not believe how easy it was to pull the pump!