How do I get a 911 back from the dead
 

Ok car in question
1989 911 4.
48,000 miles.
Has not run in a decade but "ran" when parked.

-I figured pull the tank, clean lines, pull injectors and send them out to get cleaned, clean pump, new filter,screen ect

-Pull the plugs spray something like wd-40 in the bores (The H engine makes it impossible to fill with oil!) Replace plugs.

-Slowly hand crank her and every few degrees keep spraying.

-Fresh oil, new battery, new fuel....


Am I missing anything? Ideally pulling the engine would be the best, but like all people I would like to make it road worth in the sense that it starts for cheap.

I have seen a lot of engines after they set...was it outside? Inside..

Inside....Change the oil, Mystery oil I have seen but not wd-40.
Let it set overnight...
take the plugs out and turn by hand...if you don't hear anything bad, I would hook up the new battery , pull the fuel pump fuses and turn the motor over using the starter to get some oil circulating. Put the fuses back in for the fuel pumps and turn ignition on to bring on the pumps...to pressurize the system...look for leaks!
If that is good, I would try to start it.. and see what happens. Don't forget to put some fuel cleaner and treatment in the tank...
If it starts...evaluate from there.......
That is one option......

Or you could get motivated and drop the motor and start your evaluation from there....after replaceing all of the seals and gaskets .....and you can look at the motor that way.

A borescope is awesome to have...you can evaluate the cylinder walls and other parts without having to tear down the car.

Now this is just me....

Outside =(

Your first post is pretty good. Don't pull the injectors tho. Drain tank, fill with fresh fuel. Drain oils and replace with bra pen or vr1 valvoline. Pull plugs and use Marvel Mystery over night. Check cap and I rotor. Look closely thru the fan for huge mouse nests . Remove if you see them.

Crank to get lubed up, put in new plugs and fire.

Where did it sit? I mean what state? If it was in the southwest (less seasonal condensation issues) you could be fine with your methods as described. If we're talking a northern state it's going to be a different story....It's all about how much moisture accumulated in there over the years.
-C

Do you know anything about dry sump oil systems? If not study up.....

New York City. I'd be willing to bet a lot of moisture.

Yes, that being said. Not sure what you are referring to since you just said study them which is extremely vague.

Thanks everyone for the help thus far.

The system can hold as much as 12 quarts. You can't tell how much oil is in the system until it's warm and the engine is running on level ground.

You can't put 12 quarts in until the thermostat opens and then you add until the dip stick shows new oil. You usually start with 8 quarts and then add after warm.

The engine will smoke like a MOFO from sitting so long, normal.....that kinda study......

89 C4 ??. the whole hydraulic system is watered up im sure. gas system. and
oil system to boot. you dont want to waste yiur time with that thing.. Big bucks to have shop go thru it . .. Ill take it off your hands. What the color combo is it . :)

Just wait for the 31st, it will rise from the dead, it will most likely be hungry for human flesh, wait.....were you referring to a car or zombie?

If you do get it running, be sure to check for fuzz in the shroud. If outside... nests are a HUGE overheat problem...

OH crap!
 

OUTSIDE.... :(

Rats nest!!! inside and out! check the wiring harness inside to make sure they have not gotten in there and chewed them up....they like the taste of insulated wire....One of my friends had that happen to them..made a complete mess.

Pull the fan off and do a good check for nests on the engine..

and

FLUIDS FLUIDS FLUIDS!