My car has been sitting in the garage since 2009
Sep 28, 2018, 03:05 AM
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My car has been sitting in the garage since 2009
My 2003 Evo 8 has been sitting in my garage since 2009 when I left the country. It has never been touched, but I refuse to sell it because it's the most fun in a car I've ever had. I will eventually move back but am really worried. Is it possible to get my car running again well? Or did I screw myself?
Sep 28, 2018, 07:33 AM
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OP, what climate do you live in, hopefully dry and arrid and not humid and moist?
if it was in your garage the entire time, I wouldn’t sweat it.
this is what I’d do.
• pull spark plugs and put a ratchet and socket on the main centered crankshaft bolt and give it a couple of complete turns. if she spins, then I’d proceed.
• disconnect all fuel lines from rail and fuel pump and blow them out with compressed air.
• pull the fuel rail and clean it out.
• drain the fuel tank...
• send injectors to boostin perfomance, FIC or another reputable fuel injection service shop and have them cleaned, balanced and replace all seals.
• new spark plugs
• new fuel filter
• new battery
• drain the oil and replace the oil and filter
• fill fuel tank with a couple gallons of fresh fuel.
• I’m not 100% sure how to on an Evo, but with ECMLink I can manually turn the fuel pump on and pressurize the fuel system without cranking the motor.
• give her a crank. she’ll be cranky, but she’ll fire.
• let her run and idle while checking for leaks. If it were me, I’d drive it around the block at least once.
if all checks out, I’d do a complete fluid transfusion and then go enjoy your Evo.
depending on mileage, you may want to have the timing belt and balance belt inspected.
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Sep 28, 2018, 11:30 AM
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Correct. No one has touched it as my parents don't know how to drive stick. I can replace the battery, tires, and brakes. I don't have an issue with that. I was just wondering if the engine was okay.
Sep 28, 2018, 11:33 AM
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damn man, that’s absolutely a worst case scenario!
OP, what climate do you live in, hopefully dry and arrid and not humid and moist?
if it was in your garage the entire time, I wouldn’t sweat it.
this is what I’d do.
• pull spark plugs and put a ratchet and socket on the main centered crankshaft bolt and give it a couple of complete turns. if she spins, then I’d proceed.
• disconnect all fuel lines from rail and fuel pump and blow them out with compressed air.
• pull the fuel rail and clean it out.
• send injectors to boostin perfomance, FIC or another reputable fuel injection service shop and have them cleaned, balanced and replace all seals.
• new spark plugs
• new fuel filter
• new battery
• drain the oil and replace the oil and filter
• fill fuel tank with a couple gallons of fresh fuel.
• I’m not 100% sure how to on an Evo, but with ECMLink I can manually turn the fuel pump on and pressurize the fuel system without cranking the motor.
• give her a crank. she’ll be cranky, but she’ll fire.
• let her run and idle while checking for leaks. If it were me, I’d drive it around the block at least once.
if all checks out, I’d do a complete fluid transfusion and then go enjoy your Evo.
depending on mileage, you may want to have the timing belt and balance belt inspected.
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Sep 28, 2018, 01:26 PM
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Change motor oil & filter. Check your timing belt before cranking your engine. If you see cracks, change it. Before putting on new belt, spin your oil pump to start lubricating your engine. I would even pull off your fuel rail and injectors to inspect. May even send injectors out for cleaning and flow balancing.
Sep 29, 2018, 08:59 PM
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