Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:02:05 -0700 From: Charles <cstoyernospamrpex.com> Subject: Re: Hibernated 9000
Norbert Ricafort wrote: > I have an '88 9000 Turbo that's been stored and covered in my garage for a > little over a year and a half now, unfortunately I've been out of the > country and it hadn't been started since being stored. My question is are > there any precautions I should take prior to starting her up again. I > understand an oil change and perhaps some light weight oil in the cylinders > to prevent a dry start and through once over but aside from the basic stuff > is there anything that I should be aware of? Just wouldn't want to spend > extra time and money for some things I can avoid. > In addition to the other advice, disable the ignition safely (pull out the hall effect connector plug or disconnect the DI cassette plug) and crank the engine (preferably without spark plugs) to get the oil circulating fully again before you actually start it. Charles
