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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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Starting up stored car...

What is your guys procedure for starting up a car thats been stored all winter?

I havent done much to the stock ride so its just going to get an oil change, it wouldnt hurt to pour a quart under each valve cover before its started up would it?

Anything else you guys do?
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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If you want to prime your engine with oil before it starts you can always disconnect your coil and then let the starter turn the oil pump a bit. But I have stored my car for many years and I just hook up the battery and go.
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Just start it up huh? Hmm maybe ill unplug the coil just in case.

Anyone else do anything different?
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Uhh may want to take out the relays or whatever for the injectors, also, if you're gonna prime it.
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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it seems like I read somewhere on here to unplug the relay for the pcm and it would kill fuel and spark, then crank it and prime it
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Ill just unclip each one, only takes a second.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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i usaully just start it... I heard someone on hear said you could take out your spark plugs..?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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I just start her.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Change the oil, pull the PCM fuse, turn it over for about 10 or 15 secs, then fire the bitch up and don't worry about it.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by "White Knight"
I just start her.
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****ing brilliant.
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