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[shock tube]

what gremlins should i be aware of. My wife is interested in drag racing after our weekend at the drag strip whith my 2002 SLP camaro. I have my 87 t-type sitting in the barn. It has 150000 miles, 60,000 on new engine, turbo and trany untouched. The car has been sitting for 5 years so i have been out of the loop on turbo regals for a while. Any ideas of problems i may run into other than the cosmetic B.S. Worried mostly about fuel system and computer. I havent even tried to start it yet a little nervious about it going K-boom. Any input would be helpful.

 

[spooky]

pull

pull the plugs put some oil (marvel mystery my choice) down the cylnders turn it over without ignition then put the plugs in and oh get some fresh gas i would drain the tank and put fresh gass in it. check out spring cleaning at gnttype.org. others feel free to reply or beat me up just my .02
jason

 

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

change the oil, check the trans fluid, drain the gas and get some new fuel for it- check coolant level, and other visible damage from small animals

buy a battery for it, and turn it over and see what happens-

dont go fast till the brakes work .... or at least stop you in a timely manner!!!!

 

[SuperSix]

THe fuel and other fluids should be you first concern after oiling the cylinders. I would change the oil, and spin the oil pump drive shaft for a minute or two.

Drain the gas, and don't be surprised if the fuel pump is locked up. A friend did a wierd thing last week, he pulled an old fuel pump out of a VW that was frozen.. he wired it to a battery, took a brass drift and tapped on the housing for a few minutes (lightly), and it started to work! I was wondering what the hell he was doing.

And check ALL hoses, vacuum, cooling, power steering, etc..

Good luck

 

[shock tube]

thanx for the info fellas. The car looks to be in good shape. and ill see if i cant get it running this weekend. Ill keep u posted thnx.