87_TX_T-Type
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- Dec 27, 2016
First post to the forum, but I've already found some great information in the new owner thread.
Anyway, I inherited my father's '87 Regal T-Type which has been in storage for about 6 years, and I recently brought it home to get it running again. He was the original owner, and took truly immaculate care of the car. Of course after 6 years it's not a great idea to simply fire it up, so I've been prepping it for re-start.
I could use a little advice so I don't miss something critical and cause some type of damage.
Thus far I've removed the spark plugs, squirted some ATF in the cylinders, and had no trouble turning the engine over by hand.
Next I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, in addition to replacing any cracked vacuum lines.
Someone suggested that I remove the turbo and blow air through it... any thoughts? I'm a little reluctant to remove any major components if there is not an obvious problem.
After all this, intend to simply bump it with the starter with the plugs out and fuel pump fuse pulled.
Any advice would be appreciated... here are some pictures in the meantime.
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Anyway, I inherited my father's '87 Regal T-Type which has been in storage for about 6 years, and I recently brought it home to get it running again. He was the original owner, and took truly immaculate care of the car. Of course after 6 years it's not a great idea to simply fire it up, so I've been prepping it for re-start.
I could use a little advice so I don't miss something critical and cause some type of damage.
Thus far I've removed the spark plugs, squirted some ATF in the cylinders, and had no trouble turning the engine over by hand.
Next I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, in addition to replacing any cracked vacuum lines.
Someone suggested that I remove the turbo and blow air through it... any thoughts? I'm a little reluctant to remove any major components if there is not an obvious problem.
After all this, intend to simply bump it with the starter with the plugs out and fuel pump fuse pulled.
Any advice would be appreciated... here are some pictures in the meantime.
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