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Old 07-30-02, 10:55 AM
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Need advice - FD has been sitting for 7 weeks

My FD has been apart for 7 weeks, while TTT has been polishing the UIM and TB, and I replaced the vacuum hoses with silicone. Other than a dead battery, is there anything else I need to look at before starting her up? The car has been in my garage, and the oil was changed just before I dismantled the UIM and TB. Any help is appreciated.

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I agree, start that sucker.
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7 weeks isn't bad. One work of warning, we tried starting a car this past weekend that had been sitting 7 months while waiting for a new engine - gas went bad and it wouldn't start until AFTER we drained and filled with new gasoline.

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Originally posted by nocab72
7 weeks isn't bad. One work of warning, we tried starting a car this past weekend that had been sitting 7 months while waiting for a new engine - gas went bad and it wouldn't start until AFTER we drained and filled with new gasoline.

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Yes, gasoline will degrade really bad after about 3 months. That's why you should always drain your lawn mower fuel tank or use Sta-Bil ( damn, sorry that should have been in the lawn mower section ).

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Thanks for the info. I got my UIM and TB back today, so I will be putting everything together tonight. I'll post some pics once I finish.
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