Startup list for pulling out a 914 from 2 year storage, need suggestions please

[rmolina]

Ive got until april 13 to figure this out below is a list of things to do, any suggestions comments would be helpful, also im going to have to drive this car from san francisco to orange county, Im going to take the 101 frwy all the way and am looking for emergency stops and garages for each county along the way. area codes are 408, 805, 213, 714, 949... HELP!!!!!

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914 Start Up List

Parts- Fuel Filter, Spark pulgs, rotor/cap points, Condenser, Bosh blue coil, Oil/ fliter, Install oil-temp guages, Fire extinguisher Possible throttle sensor switch.

Prestart inspection- Engine compartment- clean out debris, inspect hoses, lines, fan belt, remove air cowling, inspect oil cooling tower, inspect F.I. system hoses lines clamps, distributer wires, coil, quick check-engine for oil leaks-overt damages, inspect transmision-oil leaks, likage etc.

Install new parts- spark plugs, rotor/cap/ pts., blue coil, fuel filter. Adjust and gap all.

Prestart checklist-
 Wheels-brakes pads, grease berings, check lines, grease connections, emergency brake cable,(inspect shifter linkage) shocks, oil leaks.
 Gas tank- drain, inspect lines/clamps, electrical connections
 Headlights- motor assemblies, electrical connections, turn signals, brake lights
 Ignition switch- power in all positions, indicator lights, signal lights headlights, listen for fuel tick, tick, tick
 Fuse box- Inspection, replace fuses as needed, check other electrical-heater fan wipers etc.
 Battery compartment- Clean up with bakeing soda/water, clean terminal ends, repair
 Drain oil, refil, Check oil level Wait on install of new filter

Replace any parts as needed

Prelim Start- Fill gas tank 2 gal. W/ fuel inject cleaner, Turn over engine, Listen to starter, Warm to idle, rev to 2500, once running, engage clutch, check gears. After 5 min continious running, stop engine, wait 1-2 min then restart. Repeate. If good, Try slow around block. Once back drain oil, replace oil filter and new oil.

Go through FI checklist, Electrical etc. Install Oil pressure / temp guages

Confidence Runs: around block @ least 5 times. Around town 30 min. run, 30 mile run. Freeway run 1 mile, 5 miles, 20 miles @ 60-70 mph. Check everything after each run.

Final run: 50 mile freeway run, Skyline run. 3 hour run continous. All low stress runs.

Emergency Kit- Duct tape, spare tire in a can, a jack, Fire extinguisher, tools, manual, fuses, spark plug, acellerator cable, AAA card, Cel phone.

Thanks in advance

[rich]

Didn't you change the oil the day the car went on blocks? I heard that heated oil, when left in the crank case for extended periods of time turn acidic. The acidic oil will do damage to bearing surfaces. this damage will cause premature bearing failure! Are you changing the oil before starting the engine?

[rmolina]

ya im changing the oil but waiting on the filter so I dont have to worry about filling a dry one, after priming the cylinders, and after starting the engine, ill change the oil again and the filter...

[JP Noonan]

When starting a VW motor for the first time you should disconnect the coil and turn the motor over untill the oil light goes out, and then a couple (2-3) seconds longer because the oil idiot light is set at only 7 psi.

Besides that your plan sounds good, if not overly ambitious. Good luck.

And don't forget to look for dry-rot in the tires if they sat on concrete or in the sun. Also look close at the brake hoses, and after two years it wouldn't be bad to bleed the brakes, and in so doing, change the brake fluid. Then of coarse look out for that plane that might fall out of the sky.

[michel richard]

I would suggest that as soon as the engine starts you move over to engine compartment and recheck for fuel leaks. The fuel will then be under pressure. Alternatively, you might want to get power directly to the fuel pump before starting the engine to check integrity of the system.

Good luck