Car has been sittng for 20 years....where should i start.

sstang02 · February 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM

Hey guys i know this isnt a mustang, but i know you guys know your things about cars so i figured i could get some help. My buddy has a 1985 bmw 325e and has been sitting since about 1990. What should i first start..i know im going to need all new fluids, oil, battery, gas, tires, filters, spark plugs and wires. What else should we start with to get this running again. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

sickfox · February 21st, 2011, 07:15 PM

belts and hoses

canada_gt · February 22nd, 2011, 12:24 AM

crush it and get another one
unless u can find some decent used parts for cheap

blackGTstang · February 23rd, 2011, 07:21 PM

I'd agree with belts and hoses and you might wana put new gas in there

R3dFyre02 · February 23rd, 2011, 10:08 PM

dont forget the airfilter... Mice love to turn them into nests... Tires as well. oil needs swapped I would assume. rings might be frozen.... ok, I quit. your just trying to start.....

mustanginky · February 23rd, 2011, 10:37 PM

ya man i dunno, i'm sure the rings are toasted, the cylinder walls are probably rusty. oil, belts, plugs, etc...

RetroGT2006 · February 24th, 2011, 03:37 AM

Blow it up.

03SonicBoom · February 24th, 2011, 09:15 AM

I would change everything that's been mentioned and then try to start it. Most likely, it's not going to start.

At that point, you get to troubleshoot what's wrong. Most likely you'll have to tear down the engine and rebuild it.

FordmanT · March 3rd, 2011, 11:56 PM

Forget all of that......I've personally started many a car that has sat longer and is older than this is. Drain the gas and fill it with fresh, CHECK the fluids and belts and hoses and intake for damage. DON'T replace shit until you see if it even runs. Throw a charger on the batter on trickle to see if it will take a charge, then throw it on start and try her out. It'll cough and sputter some but should smooth out. Then let it warm up and make sure everything is functioning. Then shut it down and start changing fluids, plugs wires belts hoses etc. Otherwise it'll all be a huge waste of time and money!

maxgst · March 4th, 2011, 01:09 AM

take out the spark plugs and spray some wd40 on the cylinders, that will help prevent the rings getting stuck

Silvestris · March 4th, 2011, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by maxgst

take out the spark plugs and spray some wd40 on the cylinders, that will help prevent the rings getting stuck

I could see that possibly causing vapor lock though. I say replace everything rubber, new fluids, plugs, filters, but before any of that make sure it runs and that you're not throwing money into a bigger money pit than a regular car would be. Also, try some Seafoam or some kind of fuel additive to clean the engine out. I personally perfer Amsoil P.I. It'll clean up the injectors and the cylinders.

zinc-vert02 · March 4th, 2011, 09:47 AM

probably going to need breaks and break lines

mrbigjeep · March 4th, 2011, 07:46 PM

i'd junk that turd...run it off a cliff

February 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM	#1
sstang02 Regular 2002 Mustang Gt 13.4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 264 iTrader: 1 reviews	Car has been sittng for 20 years....where should i start. Hey guys i know this isnt a mustang, but i know you guys know your things about cars so i figured i could get some help. My buddy has a 1985 bmw 325e and has been sitting since about 1990. What should i first start..i know im going to need all new fluids, oil, battery, gas, tires, filters, spark plugs and wires. What else should we start with to get this running again. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ 2002 Mustang Gt Comp Cams XE268H, Accufab Throttle Body, Accufab Upper Plenium, Steeda UP Pullies, K&N Cold Air Intake, 4:10 Gears, HHR Drag Launch Springs, BBK O/R X Pipe to Magnaflow exhaust, Tuned By: Dyno TuneMP. ~274RWHP 296TQ~

February 23rd, 2011, 07:21 PM	#4
blackGTstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,794 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd agree with belts and hoses and you might wana put new gas in there __________________ 2006 GT 5spd - 4500k DDM hids Heads&fogs, llumar ATR tint 30/15, Grey 10in stripes, led strips in footwell, clear corners w/switchback leds and smoked rear sidemarkers, HVAC and steering leds changed from green to cool white!

February 23rd, 2011, 10:08 PM	#5
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	dont forget the airfilter... Mice love to turn them into nests... Tires as well. oil needs swapped I would assume. rings might be frozen.... ok, I quit. your just trying to start..... __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

February 23rd, 2011, 10:37 PM	#6
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,259 iTrader: 2 reviews	ya man i dunno, i'm sure the rings are toasted, the cylinder walls are probably rusty. oil, belts, plugs, etc... __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

February 24th, 2011, 03:37 AM	#7
RetroGT2006 Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Windermere,Florida Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 reviews	Blow it up. __________________ Daily Driver: 2006 Honda CBR600rr Weekend Warrior: 2006 Mustang GT

February 22nd, 2011, 12:24 AM	#3
canada_gt Regular 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Squamish B.C CANADA Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	crush it and get another one unless u can find some decent used parts for cheap

February 24th, 2011, 09:15 AM	#8
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would change everything that's been mentioned and then try to start it. Most likely, it's not going to start. At that point, you get to troubleshoot what's wrong. Most likely you'll have to tear down the engine and rebuild it. __________________

March 3rd, 2011, 11:56 PM	#9
FordmanT Regular 1997 F-250, 1978 F-150 est14.6@96 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Forget all of that......I've personally started many a car that has sat longer and is older than this is. Drain the gas and fill it with fresh, CHECK the fluids and belts and hoses and intake for damage. DON'T replace shit until you see if it even runs. Throw a charger on the batter on trickle to see if it will take a charge, then throw it on start and try her out. It'll cough and sputter some but should smooth out. Then let it warm up and make sure everything is functioning. Then shut it down and start changing fluids, plugs wires belts hoses etc. Otherwise it'll all be a huge waste of time and money! __________________ 4SALE:misc 04 cobra: SVT 4vHeads port/polish/deck @SVT, CenterForce dual friction clutch, 4lb crankpulley, Steeda Foxbody strut tower brace, Accufab Intake tube PM 4 info

March 4th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#10
maxgst Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,392 iTrader: 1 reviews	take out the spark plugs and spray some wd40 on the cylinders, that will help prevent the rings getting stuck __________________ .............................2000 GT Vert............................. How To Cut/Remove springs

March 4th, 2011, 09:47 AM	#12
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,967 iTrader: 1 reviews	probably going to need breaks and break lines __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

March 4th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#13
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	i'd junk that turd...run it off a cliff __________________ cams + 150 shot

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