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Apr 1st, 2019, 09:28 | #1 |
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Engine after 30 years in storage - 2litre
What are the issues if no special measures were taken when parked into the garage? Permanent damage or should be OK?
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Apr 1st, 2019, 10:06 | #2 |
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Was the car driven into the garage 30 years ago and simply left, 'pbeardmore', or has it been turned over at intervals since?
If the former, there is a high probability that the engine will be seized after so long a period. If this is the case, soak the plug wells with 'plusgas' or similar for a few days before attempting to remove the plugs themselves. Once removed, introduce 'redex' or similar into the bores and give it ample time to do its work before attempting to turn the engine over by hand. You may be lucky, and you can gently awaken the car from its slumber, but more than likely you will need to remove the head as a minimum. Don't rush anything and be gentle - after 30 years another week or two is not going to make much difference, is it? You will of course need to change oil, coolant, belts and hoses as a matter of course. I'd change the oil after 500 and 1000 miles as well if you put the car back into use - or is it to be a full restoration job? People will need to know much more before they can give you any more specific advise. Regards, John.
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Apr 1st, 2019, 12:03 | #3 |
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Don't whatever you do turn the engine on the starter until you have replaced the timing belt. The belt will be old and hardened, or perished, or at least will have a permanent set from the sprockets.
You can safely try rocking it with a spanner on the crank nut, and run some oil down the bores, and cautiously turn it over a few times. Then do the belt. Then drain the oil and replace with something cheap and thin, and with the plugs out try spinning the engine until you get oil pressure. Check the thermostat and coolant level, put the plugs in, and try starting. I'd run it until hot, then drain the oil and put proper stuff in. If the coolant was still there, with antifreeze, the water passages may be OK. If it's all leaked away then expect major blockages and corrosion. |
Apr 1st, 2019, 12:45 | #4 |
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Thanks guys, that's very useful, I knew most of this, the point re the timing belt makes perfect sense and something that I had missed. What a useful forum :-)
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Apr 1st, 2019, 22:08 | #5 |
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I started a b21 after a 19 years plus stand in a garage. The pulley belts had perished and set solid so had to cut them off and replace. I changed the oil and filter. Had to change the timing belt only because it was wrongly adjusted other than that it was in good nick and its a hell of a job. If the engine turns I would have a go at starting it rather than faff about taking head off. Bit of oil down the bores then get a compression tester on it. Plugs, points, rotor arm check then fresh fuel and off you go!
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Apr 2nd, 2019, 10:05 | #6 |
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After soaking the cylinders etc, is there a problem with putting the car in gear and gentle rocking it to see if there is free movement?
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I'd just fit a battery and race the bugger.
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Apr 9th, 2019, 08:01 | #8 | |
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It seems to me more like a request from someone who wants to save his car rather than destroy it by racing it; which itself would require much more preparation than just 'fitting a battery' after 30 years disuse. Regards. John.
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