what to do before first startup after 3 years??

[dozer]

Hi. I have bought a 3.3 turbo engine, that have been stored in garage for 3 years.
The engine is in good shape ( only run for 9000km).
Is there anything I should do before startup?

[defcon65]

Change the oil and filter, pull the plugs and check the gap, turn over engine by hand to make sure there is nothing hanging up, pop cap and rotor and spray dist. with WD-40, wipe clean, check air filter and intake for any obstructions, check hoses and wiring harnesses/connections, use fresh gas, check for any leaks as it warms up. I may be missing something, but that's about it. There are some threads on this subject which have been posted before. Good luck!

Oh yeah, have a fire extinguisher nearby just in case...

[azasadny]

Pray...

[MattAlpha]

dozer,

At a minimum I would change the oil and the filter.

What I would do:
If you can jack it up, do so with one end in the air at a time (obviously unless you have a lift, then lift the entire car). With the transmission in neutral spin each tire individually to see how they "roll" (check the condition of each tire as well looking for dry-rott). That should give you some indication if things are right will the ball joints and so forth. Use your brake pedal to stop each tires spinning, which should give you a small inkling that the brakes should be working properly. While the car is in the air, take a look at the all of the visible bushings and hoses (oil and fuel) to check for cracks, deterioration and to make sure that they are still in place. Remove the top plug on the transmission and verify that transmission fluid level is where it should be (if it isn't add some fluid or change it entirely). This may sound stupid, but check for any animal nests and so forth. Little rodents are notorious for constructing nests in wiring and so forth. Change the oil and filter. Replace the fuel filter.

After all of that checks out put her back on the ground. Take a look in the engine compartment for the same type of stuff. Make sure that nothing is out of place. Pull the cap and have a look at the electrodes and clean off any corrosion. Check the rotor for the same. With the cap still off, Put your 24mm socket onto the V-belt securing nut and crank the engine over clockwise while watching to make sure the rotor spins freely while the engine turns over. NOTE: If you crank over the V-belt pulley and the engine doesn't turn with it, then you will need to remove a shime or two in the V-belt half pulley assembly or replace the belt (I would replace the V-belt to be safe in this situation). If you crank over the V-belt pulley and the engine cranks over too (the way it should) and the rotor doesn't move then its seized and you'll have to remove it and get a new one or re-build it. After that verify that each ignition wire is seated properly on the cap and it's corresponding sparkplug. Now check the condition of the intake's air filter (replace if necessary).

Now that you've finished with that, take a look in the trunk. Use a volt meter to check the battery's voltage level (should be a minimum of 12.5 volts), charge or replace if necessary. Now take a quick look at the fuse/relay banks and make sure that they are all there and replace blown fuses one at a time while they are in place.

Now that everything else looks good, I would remove the old fuel with a pump if available. Once the old fuel is oil try to see if there is any corrosion that you might have to deal with. Deal with the corrosion if necessary and put a few gallons of 91-93 octane in it.

Now that you've completed a quick/brief equipment check its time to start her up. I would keep the engine lid open so that you can watch the engine as it runs. Turn to start her up. If she starts, let it idle until it heats up. Once the engine has reached operating temperature and it has settled out, then you can start increasing the rpms at a gradually rate. Once you feel comfortable that she is running correctly, take her out for a slow short drive to make sure the brakes, etc are working,

Enjoy the turbo!

Post some pictures when you get a chance.

-Matt

[DonMo]

Change oil and filter, clean and gap plugs, I would put a small shot of oil in each cylinder then turn over the flywheel a couple of times to move the oil around before starting. Maybe use a high techron gas to start the car. Hopefully the gas in the system didn't varnish up.