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Postby Emz » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:23 am

Hey so in a month or so I'm reviving the Supra after having it in storage for a year.

What things should I be wary of when I'm starting it up for the first time?

Any tips on easing it back to life after such a long time sitting?

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Postby crispy'86 » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:31 am

I'd have thought fresh fuel in the tank, drain whatever old stuff is in there just for peace of mind. Check oil is in good condition and tyres have proper pressure in. Not sure if you'd have any brake issues but may pay to check the brake fluid hasn't got any water in it. It is hygrscopic which means absorbs moisture but if it's been in dry storage this may not be an issue
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Postby Mr Revhead » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:44 am

Yeah new fuel
Change oil
check coolant condition
check tyres are not flat spotted!
check brake fluid/bleed
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Postby Emz » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:48 am

Excellent, thank you!
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Postby sergei » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:07 am

If you have ability, take out spark plugs and disconnect injectors, give it a good crank for ~30 seconds. Then it should be safe to start normally.
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Postby stolic » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:55 pm

remove any surface rust on the flywheel by side-stepping the clutch @ 6000rpm 8)

wouldn't hurt to give the fuel lines a once over to make sure nothings come loose or leaking too.
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Postby DRFTIN » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:57 pm

stolic wrote:remove any surface rust on the flywheel by side-stepping the clutch @ 6000rpm 8)


also helps with the previously mentioned flat spotted tyres

make sure you check for rats and that the brakes (front at least) work well first though
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Postby Looonie » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:01 pm

What about cars that have been in hibernation for 7 years? :D
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Postby ch4ng » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:13 pm

Looonie wrote:What about cars that have been in hibernation for 7 years? :D


then you will need to siddstep le clutch at 7500 rpm
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Postby Quint » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:42 pm

I wouldn't even worry. Pour new petrol in, take it easy, chur.
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Postby tsoob » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:41 pm

rev limiter. Its of UBER IMPORTANCE
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Postby strx7 » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:49 pm

i wouldn't even worry about new gas. disconnect crank/cam trigger crank over, get some oil pressure up, connect triggers hit the key, run thru the gas that is in the tank and dont boost it hard until you have fresh petrol in it
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Postby MAGN1T » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:08 pm

Just fire it up, done it many a time, Fuel doesn't go "off", it's just another internet myth.

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Postby Mr Revhead » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:17 pm

MAGN1T wrote:Just fire it up, done it many a time, Fuel doesn't go "off", it's just another internet myth.

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oh really. Care to back that up?
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Postby Luke - BZG » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:35 pm

here comes 5 pages of discussion about fuel going off, lol.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:37 pm

Nah won't be as there is nothing to back up his claim.
Whereas anyone with even a passing knowledge of fuels will know petrol loses it's volatility with age
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Postby Emz » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:46 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:check coolant condition


How do I know what condition it's in?
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Postby Mr Revhead » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:47 pm

When was the last time you replaced it? I threw that in there because so many people forget to change it!
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Postby Emz » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:52 pm

October last year... and I drove it for maybe 6 weeks before it went into storage
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Postby Mr Revhead » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:57 pm

Should be fine then 8)
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