oldfrat

My 1981 928 automatic has not been started in about 8 months because it is sitting in my garage with a leak from the gas tank and I did not want to burn it and my house down. I have a Weego portable battery that I think will start it so I can back it out into the driveway where I can safely charge up the battery so I can get it to Sean to fix the leak.

My question is, after I attach the portable battery, to the engine points (not actual battery) what is the best way to start it? Do I keep my foot off the gas pedal and just turn the key, pump the gas pedal X times before turning the key or hold the gas pedal to the floor while cranking? I'm too old to push the car out of the garage, so the Weego battery is my best option.

Thanks!

Brad

77tony

Brad, Contact SeanR and ask for his next available time to fix your car. If you don’t already have, purchase a AAA policy, wait two days then call AAA requesting a flat bed tow to Sean’s. T

jpitman2

I would spin it over without one of spark or fuel until I saw oil pressure before going any further. Pulling the pump relay or fuse is the easiest way to kill fuel supply. Check the oil for depth and being clear also.
jp 83 Euro S AT 57k

Mrmerlin

Without knowing exactly how the car is parked and that you just want to move the car to charge the battery and not knowing how much fuel is leaking starting the car might not be a good idea

as far as starting the car goes it would be prudent to remove the battery and charge it out of the car
depending on the fuel leak it might also be prudent to syphon a few gallons out of the tank as if it’s full maybe your transfer hose is leaking if so then the leak will stop once you get the level below the main body outlet
otherwise if it’s leaking from the pump area
It might be better to not attempt any starting
and have the car towed

As far as starting the car is concerned
connect the charged battery and crank it til it starts nothing special is needed to prepare the engine for running and don’t touch the pedal since it’s fuelinjected it will start up just like you have ran it yesterday
Note if it won’t start after a few attempts then hold your foot to the floor while cranking till it begins to run then let off the gas

Shark2626

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hacker-pschorr

8 months can be typical storage time for us cold weather folk (at least it was this last winter). Check the tires, fluids, engage the fuel pump to check for leaks & start it up.
I'm assuming this is a very minor leak at the rear of the car? Starting anything up and driving with a known fuel leak is the big concern.


I have towing with State Farm. They paid most of the bill when I towed my Yukon 150 miles home since I refused to have it fixed local to where it broke.

oldfrat

Thanks for the much appreciated responses! I have had AAA coverage on this car since I bought it but, given the details, I tend to fear the AAA tow more than the Weego battery. I really appreciate the advice on pedals while starting.

Sean, who knows which gas tank hoses he has replaced (probably all) in the past few years, thinks it is safe for me to drive this car to his shop. The leak was pretty small. I was noticing a gas smell in my garage and put some newspaper under my gas tank to detect where and how much it was leaking. It was tiny. It has stopped leaking in recent months, so the source is probably above the current tank level. I only need to back it out far enough to clear the garage to protect my house while I charge it.

I think that is an acceptable risk. If prove to be wrong I will let you know so you can give me grief about burning up this remarkable car.

Brad