After any vehicle sat for that long without being operated first order of business would be do all the maintenance before anything else like mods are done. I would inspect/check the car for any fluid leaks and because when a vehicle is not operated for that long of time seals and gaskets can dry rot and/or leak because they are not being properly lubricanted regularly like they should. When any vehicle is not operated for a long period of time it does more harm than good from what I have seen. I would change the motor oil/ oil filter,transmission fluid,differential fluid,change the spark plugs with new Motorcraft spark plugs. Change the PVC valve as it could be clogged. Change the fuel filter as it could be clogged also and have bad fuel in it. If there is any fuel left inside your gasoline tank it probably is bad. I would consider dropping the gasoline tank and removing all the gasoline and putting new gasoline in the tank even if fuel stabilizer was used. Check/inspect all the electrical connections. Overall you will have to inspect and go through the whole vehicle. Your tires probably have flat spots on them from sitting that long and/or are dry rotted. Hopefully it vehicle was on jack stands to save the tires and the list can go's on etc.I just bought back my favorite mustang, sold it 12 years ago and it's been parked for 6 years now. I am putting together a plan for starting the car, I have never started one after it sat so long. If anyone has hands on experience with this type of situation I would greatly appreciate you advice or opinions..the car is a 00 GT 5 speed.
Thanks
View attachment 580990I have done this same thing for my 2000 GT project car.
Step one. Drain the gas tank. It's quite possible to disconnect the fuel filter and power the fuel pump directly using a battery charger. There's a round connector near the rear of the gas tank. The wire colors are RD/BK and BN/PK. Be careful not to short out any other pins. If you hear the fuel pump run but nothing comes out then reverse the wires.
When I had to do this I disposed of the nasty gas by putting a gallon or so into all of my other cars and my neighbor's cars. I figured a small amount of sale gas mixed in with good gas won't hurt. Otherwise you would have to pay to have the gas disposed of.
Strongly consider sending the Fuel injectors out for cleaning and flow testing. I have had good results using InjectorRX.com. Once cleaned and tested they are as good as new. Much cheaper than new.
Change the oil.
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Battery terminals clean and tight.
When starting for the first time, pull the fuel pump fuse or disconnect the fuel pump connector so that it won't start. Crank the motor until oil is seen down the oil filler neck.
If you are super anal then pull all of the spark plugs and put a small amount of oil down the spark plugs holes. Crank the motor with the spark plugs out.
Re-enable the fuel pump. Turn the key on/pause/off several times WITHOUT cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. This is needed to re-pressurize the fuel system.
Cross fingers.
Start car.
Have beer (or begin trouble shooting).
1996+ Crank with no start check list
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/4-6l-tech/336452-1997-mustang-wont-ignite.html#2984838
I have done this same thing for my 2000 GT project car
Step one. Drain the gas tank. It's quite possible to disconnect the fuel filter and power the fuel pump directly using a battery charger. There's a round connector near the rear of the gas tank. The wire colors are RD/BK and BN/PK. Be careful not to short out any other pins. If you hear the fuel pump run but nothing comes out then reverse the wires.
When I had to do this I disposed of the nasty gas by putting a gallon or so into all of my other cars and my neighbor's cars. I figured a small amount of sale gas mixed in with good gas won't hurt. Otherwise you would have to pay to have the gas disposed of.
Strongly consider sending the Fuel injectors out for cleaning and flow testing. I have had good results using InjectorRX.com. Once cleaned and tested they are as good as new. Much cheaper than new.
Change the oil.
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Battery terminals clean and tight.
When starting for the first time, pull the fuel pump fuse or disconnect the fuel pump connector so that it won't start. Crank the motor until oil is seen down the oil filler neck.
If you are super anal then pull all of the spark plugs and put a small amount of oil down the spark plugs holes. Crank the motor with the spark plugs out.
Re-enable the fuel pump. Turn the key on/pause/off several times WITHOUT cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. This is needed to re-pressurize the fuel system.
Cross fingers.
Start car.
Have beer (or begin trouble shooting).
1996+ Crank with no start check list
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/4-6l-tech/336452-1997-mustang-wont-ignite.html#2984838
Thanks guys that is pretty much the plan I have under way. Dropped the rank today drained the gas and will be replacing the Fuel pump and filter tomorrow
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