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TsumiKinetic 10-21-12 04:39 PM

What problems from a long sitting car
 
So after my 93FD blue a lower coolant seal the car has basically been sitting for nearly 7 years. None of the fluids got drained. (I know, I know)

What sort of parts/systems should I expect to replace? I've heard everything from the differential to the transmission to ABS pump to fuel filter. Any helps is appreciated! :)

RotaryRX-007 10-21-12 06:29 PM

Lower coolant seal? ...inside the engine or lower coolant hose for the radiator? Big difference. :lol:

If it was just a hose, replace the hose, fill with coolant/water, change engine oil/filter, trans and diff fluid, spark plugs, drain the gas/shit out of the tank, fuel filter, flush the fuel lines. Hit the key. It should start right up.

If it's a internal coolant seal, well, obviously, you need to rebuild the engine and do all the aforementioned maintenance.

Work on your communication and terminology. Never seen a "blue lower coolant seal". ;)

Good luck.

DaleClark 10-21-12 06:31 PM

Well, just re-read your post, the car still has a blown coolant seal? If it's sat with a blown seal THAT long, there's a high probability that motor is rusted trash.


I wouldn't worry about other stuff until you address that seal. You most likely will need a whole new engine, you may have very few salvageable parts in that motor. The water gets into the combustion chamber and rusts everything up like crazy.

Dale

silverTRD 10-21-12 09:51 PM

what if the motor isnt blown? just sitting?

TsumiKinetic 10-22-12 08:25 AM

Ugh. This is what I get for posting when tired. Yeah sorry I meant 93 FD blew (Was thinking Montego Blue) the lower coolant seal in the engine.

Dale, your probably right but I really hope not! I don't think it had much coolant in the housing but it probably seeped in over time.

Thanks guys!


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