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Information #1563027 09/02/2016 09:57 09/02/2016 09:57
B Bluemax Unregistered
Bluemax Unregistered B	I have a ink black 20vt that has been sitting on the drive for 2 years. Not started it up in all in that time and what I want to know what is the best way to go about it. There is nothing wrong with the car when I took it off the road and just thought I should ask on here what to do for the best. Any information would be great. Kind regards Steve

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563054 09/02/2016 14:09 09/02/2016 14:09
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 820 Trowbridge,Wiltshire jon13 Enjoying the ride
jon13 Enjoying the ride Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 820 Trowbridge,Wiltshire	I recently did this myself at about the same time period. I changed the fluids and turned it over by hand before first start up... Came to turn the key...fired up first time.Runs fine.

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563080 09/02/2016 19:11 09/02/2016 19:11
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,719 My name is Daniel Burbum123 club member 1891
Burbum123 club member 1891 I need some sleep Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,719 My name is Daniel	Welcome back Last edited by Burbum123; 09/02/2016 19:16.

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563081 09/02/2016 19:14 09/02/2016 19:14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,719 My name is Daniel Burbum123 club member 1891
Burbum123 club member 1891 I need some sleep Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,719 My name is Daniel	Yes also you must consider the belts how long ago was they due ? It doesn't do them any good at all after time they start to deteriorate and crack in the ribs . I personally would put some fresh fuel in , check oil levels ect unplug injectors so not to flood her and turn her over for a while then plug back in and pray don't run too long then get belts done if you plan getting her back on the road . Regardless when belts was done I would get them done for sure after being stood two years good luck .

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563092 09/02/2016 20:57 09/02/2016 20:57
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,466 Kent Submariner My job on the forum
Submariner My job on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,466 Kent	is this the inky on eBay?

Re: Information [Re: jon13] #1563297 11/02/2016 20:17 11/02/2016 20:17
B Bluemax Unregistered
Bluemax Unregistered B	How did you turn her over by hand?

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563299 11/02/2016 21:06 11/02/2016 21:06
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,022 ation szkom Club member 2000
szkom Club member 2000 Forum is my life Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,022 ation	Originally Posted By: Bluemax How did you turn her over by hand? By putting a big spanner on the crank pully bolt and turning it clockwise when looking at it. Never turn it the wrong way.

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563321 11/02/2016 22:45 11/02/2016 22:45
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	The right thing to do is what jon13 and Szkom are recommending. If it were me I'd chuck a new battery on it and turn the key I've had mine off the road for 9 months, did the above after 6 months and it struck straight up. Good luck, I'm sure it'll put a smile back on your face when you hear it running for the first time in 2 years.

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