Porsche 911 Turbo sitting for 20 years
10-17-2012, 03:28 AM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Hey. Welcome back. Good to know she waited for you. I think there is a 94-928GTS near me suffering the same fate as your baby.
I think reviving her is within your grasp, if you have patience, good tools, and common sense.
I have revived several cars here I Japan and they have gone on to lead healthy and happy lives.
I echo what everyone says.
Don't buy a battery until you cleaned the fuel system!! Cuz I doubt anyone can resist the temptation to "just to see what would happen"
Since you have to do most everything I would budget for worst case scenario, the engine is seized and/or broken head studs. If they are not broken now, they probably will soon.
If you don't have the cash, plugs out, mystery oil in, hand turning.
Time and money permiting, I would remove the engine and send it out for checking.
Pump up the tires. If they hold air then roll it on to a flatbed. Believe flat tires are no fun.
When you get new tires, good time to rebuild your calipers and install steel braided brake lines. That can be done in an afternoon.
Next, remove the gas tank, get it cleaned and coated.
Buy new fuel lines, pumps, filters and accumulator. Flushing fresh gas through the lines should remove most of the rust and varnish in the system or dilute it enough to run.
You are lucky to be in the US where parts an services are easily available. I have been doing my deeds in Japan, behind my apartment building with limited tools and even more limited access to parts and services ie. tank cleaning.
Good luck. You can do it!
I think reviving her is within your grasp, if you have patience, good tools, and common sense.
I have revived several cars here I Japan and they have gone on to lead healthy and happy lives.
I echo what everyone says.
Don't buy a battery until you cleaned the fuel system!! Cuz I doubt anyone can resist the temptation to "just to see what would happen"
Since you have to do most everything I would budget for worst case scenario, the engine is seized and/or broken head studs. If they are not broken now, they probably will soon.
If you don't have the cash, plugs out, mystery oil in, hand turning.
Time and money permiting, I would remove the engine and send it out for checking.
Pump up the tires. If they hold air then roll it on to a flatbed. Believe flat tires are no fun.
When you get new tires, good time to rebuild your calipers and install steel braided brake lines. That can be done in an afternoon.
Next, remove the gas tank, get it cleaned and coated.
Buy new fuel lines, pumps, filters and accumulator. Flushing fresh gas through the lines should remove most of the rust and varnish in the system or dilute it enough to run.
You are lucky to be in the US where parts an services are easily available. I have been doing my deeds in Japan, behind my apartment building with limited tools and even more limited access to parts and services ie. tank cleaning.
Good luck. You can do it!
10-17-2012, 12:14 PM
#17
Pro
Welcome back. I too am glad she waited for you, not many things do. Take care of that loyal girl and do her right. Your story is one that interests us all so embrace this new technology and keep us updated. People on both Pelican and Rennlist forums are very helpful so use them because you have a lot of catching up to do in all subjects.
11-24-2012, 09:22 PM
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Don't forget the brakes. More than likely you will need to rebuild calipers and maybe replace the master cylinder. This was required on a 356 that I helped bring back to life after 20 years of sitting. In this case the oil was gone from the engine and transmission. Hydraulic brake fluid was long gone. But she runs and stops today.
11-28-2012, 04:51 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Welcome back, I can't imagine the feeling of being isolated from the world for that long.
Be patient and you will have her the same way as when you left her.
Be patient and you will have her the same way as when you left her.
