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Rx7 hasn't run for 2 years. It starts now, suggestions before I put it on the road

   
Old 03-05-13, 05:23 AM
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FL Rx7 hasn't run for 2 years. It starts now, suggestions before I put it on the road
I've had my RX7 sitting in my garage for two years. I took it to the dealer and they said I had a bad fuel pump and wanted $700. Took my car back, and long story short it wasn't the fuel pump but a burnt connector that attaches to the fuel pump. The car is ready to go back on the road. I want to drain the fuel tank. so looking for suggestions on the best way to do that. Also any other suggestions before I put it back on the road.
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should be a drain plug on the tank, just remove that and let it drain. i would just start by verifying everything is ready for the road such as oil,coolant,tires,belts,etc...
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Fresh fluids all around! Check as above, including rubber things (hoses, etc) that could get hard and / or rot.
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Check for fuel leaks. The FPD tends to leak after sitting for a while, because its rubber and crusts over. I just had to replace mine.
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