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Starting advice on 9 yr old car...

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SiLveRProJecT   +1y
Is there a certian procedure i should follow when trying to start an engine that has been sitting for 9 years?
jsondrops   +1y
pull the plugs first and look for moisture!
grip   +1y
Spin the pulleys by hand and see if the engine is locked up.If not crank it for a bit till you get oil pressure then spray some carb cleaner in it and see if it pops off.If it does rebuild the fuel system and change the oil.
gimp5561   +1y
pull your plugs out spray wd40 in each plug hole then let it set a bit turn the crank by hand. get a gas can and hook up to the fuel pump just too see if it will run,and prime the carb,if it is a carb. good luck
baggedmitsu   +1y
Put a battery in it, pump the gas and turn the key. I do it all the time on old cads, if it cranks and has spark, then i mess with the rest of the stuff said above.
jsondrops   +1y
or just dump a can of eether in it and see what happens?
lobdyblazr   +1y
What is it? Is the car 9 yrs old? or is it older but has been sitting for 9 years?
Either way..pull a few plugs, get a good batt., turn it over in small burst..pausing to let the fuel pump run some if it has one...then try eether
jsondrops   +1y
eether rocks!
lobdyblazr   +1y
try it...stuff's got some kick to it

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SiLveRProJecT   +1y
Thanks guys for all the advice...gonna give it shot this weekend...Its a 1990 Ford Probe lobdyblazr...If not...there is always junk for jesus...

Thanks again guys