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Information #1563027
09/02/2016 09:57
09/02/2016 09:57

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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
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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
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Welcome back wink

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Re: Information [Re: ] #1563081
09/02/2016 19:14
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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 smile 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
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is this the inky on eBay?

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

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563298
11/02/2016 20:17
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No, not for sale.....

Re: Information [Re: ] #1563299
11/02/2016 21:06
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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
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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 tongue

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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