Car wont start after being parked for 4 months.
- Thread starter GASupra
- Start date
Finally had a nice day here in Georgia and was able to finish up. I cleaned the tank, replaced the fuel pump and filter, and got it to turn on. I drove it around my block. It idles fine but has accelerates a little rough. Its also smoking when I accelerate. Its a white, greyish smoke. Any ideas?
Could the smoke be caused because its been sitting for a couple of months? Or dirty,old gas in the lines?
How long did you let it run? Let it run for a while. Is it a lot of smoke? After sitting for a while, you could have brittle valve deals that will need to be changed.
Post up a video or a picture. Good that it was started.
Post up a video or a picture. Good that it was started.
Not long need to put more gas in it first. It smokes quite a bit, but mostly when accelerating. I believe my brother had the seals replaced before he parked it, because he switched out the head. I'll try to get a pic and if possible a video, tomorrow.
I'd drive it a bit first. Glad it started! I love bringing cars back to life.
Keep us updated.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
Keep us updated.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
I am going to drive it today and see if it continues. Also, the car has 7mgte cams in it, does this pose a problem or can they be left in there without any issues?
I drove it a while and let it run for a bit afterward. It seems to have stopped smoking. It still feels rough. Also I noticed the exhaust is pretty black inside.
Rough as in a misfire? Have you tried pulling one spark plug wire at a time to see which cylinder? Maybe a set of plugs?
New plugs, fresh gas, oil, timing adjust, maybe fuel system cleaner and then see how she runs.
Granted 4 months isn't much downtime, but I still think you should start with all the basics.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
Granted 4 months isn't much downtime, but I still think you should start with all the basics.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
Its not as rough as a misfire, but it feels like its laking power. Im gonna check the plugs and wires. The plugs are new but the wires arent.
BTW thanks to everone that helped me with the questions I had on getting her running. Im real happy with you guys support.
BTW thanks to everone that helped me with the questions I had on getting her running. Im real happy with you guys support.