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Subject 6 years is a long time...
     
Posted by -Grimm- on May 13, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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In Reply To Starting my z after 6 years left outdoors. posted by haioku on May 13, 2016 at 01:12 PM
     
Message What condition was the engine in before you stored it?

With that amount of time it would probably be a safer bet to disassemble/inspect everything (all plumbing, oil lines, rubber hoses for cracks, bugs, nests, etc) than to get it running as is.

In addition to the above post about changing all fluids, I wouldn't be surprised if it needs new rubber (hoses, seals, and tires).

Depending on a lot of factors you could also have corroded cylinder walls which would warrant a rebuild, but I wouldnt dive directly to that conclusion until you can get it running and monitor compression/oil consumption (or if you have a bore-scope, or want to do some exploratory disassembly).

Check all your plumbing for bugs, nests, etc.

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1992 300ZX NA 5 Sp (Dead)
1990 300ZX NA Auto 2+2 (Dead)
1990 300ZX TT 5 Sp (Stock Turbos) (Est. 400 HP)
1990 300ZX TT 5 Sp (GT600R) (Est. 600 HP)
2004 G35 Sport 6MT (DD)
2008 Honda Civic (DD)
2014 Nissan Murano (DD)
1969 Chevy C10 (Toy)
1969 Chevelle (Toy)

     
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