996

[scoe911]

My 2001 996 has been sitting for 5 months(with battery tender). What is the best starting procedure? Simply get in and turn the key as usual?

[faverymi]

Long periods of time I take the fuel pump relay out.

This way I crank it to prime oil all the way to cams ,tensioners and lifters.

Probably 10-15 secs.

Put relay back and go.

Check air on tires

[scoe911]

Thanks faverymi will do...

[pete3799]

My 911 sits for 5 months (or more) every winter. When the snow finally goes i just turn the key.
Has started fine every year for the last 10 years.

[faverymi]

M96 engines have a lot of hydraulic pressurized components.

This way my first start is smoother and doesn't sound like a diesel w marbles running around

I'm not a mechanic. I follow advice from my master mechanic

[scoe911]

Faverymi is it hard to get to the relay?.. drivers foot well correct?

[faverymi]

Yes. foot well. Sometimes they are a little too snug

[scoe911]

Thanks again...

[Rapewta]

My 996 can set for a month or two without starting it. The night before I know I am going to take it out I put the charger on at 2 amps. Kinda of like you do the tender.
No problems. I put 40 lbs in the tires because they will get flat spots sitting in your garage and you will notice it while driving until the tires warm up.
Other than that. Nothing else.