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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| 2005 PT Cruiser - Rebuilt Engine Process/Cost | 13Relevance | 5 years ago | virtuadc | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello, We have a PT Cruiser that's been sitting for about 4 years, as it's not operable as there is an issue with the engine cylnders. It's been some time but basically needs a new used or rebuilt engine. To do that, I was wondering what else would be needed on top of the rebuilt engine add considering it's been sitting to get an idea of cost. Rebuilt engine, added parts (from sitting), and labor. Thanks! | |||||
| Answer to: Friend with a BMW | 14Relevance | 5 years ago | BruceREE | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Any leaks, foul fuel if it be sitting, old plastics and rubbers including coolant & vacuum hoses, tires, suspension components if not properly maintained throughout the years this far (aka been sitting), highly recommend to check out oil pan and condition of all the filters. A/C is probably toast so don't expect it unless you got a miracle. Few and far between. Electrical gremlins. Rust. Si panels are a big one. That is like your ODO, and dash in general and use a hella convoluted old AF battery that is always dead. Speaking of which, dash gears and dial ... | |||||
| Acceptable battery voltage after sitting overnight | 13Relevance | 3 years ago | Eisenwolf | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I recently replaced the battery in my 2018 Subaru outback and the new battery is measuring 12.41-12.45 volts after sitting overnight. I checked again after two nights and it was reading the same. Shouldn't it be closer to 12.5 volts? The old battery died because I replaced a burnt out side maker bulb (and the bulb on the opposite side of the car) with LEDs causing the lights on climate controls to stay on. I never noticed they were staying on and don't understand why this would happen, but according to posts on other forums it happens. As soon as I swapped b ... | |||||
| Checklist for cars sitting for a long time | 13Relevance | 4 years ago | liquidinsect | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... One of the cars is a 2003 Chevy Malibu (needs battery still for mileage). The other is a 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited (2WD) (79,880 miles). I'm going to put a new batteries in since the old ones died long while ago from just sitting, and put air in the tires. The brake rotors look rusted where the brake pads will be braking. I'm sure I'll have to do oil changes on them. Is there a check list of things that have to be done to have it road ready again? And is there a better way to prepare a car that won't be driven for a long while?Thanks so much for your ... | |||||
| Answer to: Restarting old V8 engine that's been sitting for years? (390 AMC AMX) | 13Relevance | 5 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Usually in that situation I put some Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinders and let it sit for a day or two, then try turning the engine clockwise with a breaker bar and socket. If the car has been sitting for a real long time all of the hoses and fluids will need to be changed. Brakes should be completely rebuilt. If it has the 4-piston Bendix front discs that AMC was using at the time parts are available, but expensive. Companies like Scarebird make conversion kits to make use of more modern parts if desired. Fuel system will need to be flushed out, carb and ... | |||||
| Answer to: AC not blowing cold air when starting vehicle after it’s been sitting in sun for a while | 13Relevance | 5 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| A car that has been sitting in the hot sun has an enormous amount of heat soak in the ductwork and interior of the vehicle. If your AC is not working as efficiently as it should it won't have the capacity to cool down quickly or at all under those conditions. It may be low on refrigerant or there may be some other issue, but if you are not familiar with working on air conditioning take it to an independent mechanic (not a dealer and not a chain like Firestone or Pep Boys). You can easily make matters worse with a cheap "recharge kit" or even injure yourself. ... | |||||
| 2002 Toyota Highlander that's been sitting for four years | 13Relevance | 2 years ago | Savvy123 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have a 2002 Toyota Highlander that's been sitting for four years and won't start what's the trouble shooting thanks | |||||
| Truck won't start after sitting 2 yrs. | 13Relevance | 2 years ago | silvaworks | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I've got a 2005 Chevy Colorado that's been sitting wrecked (aesthetic) for 2 years. Finally got the bodywork done, charged the battery, posts and terminals are clean. But it wont turn over when I try to start it. No sound. No hum or clicks. Nothing. No lights inside or out. No power windows, locks, wipers. Suggestions? | |||||
| Answer to: How do I start up a 1980 Ford Fairmont that has been sitting outside for years? | 13Relevance | 3 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| watch vice grip garage on Youtube. He does nothing but revive old sitting cars, and he has developed a good resurrection ritual. You do not want to start pumping that old gas through the system. Also it's a good idea to put some penetrating lube down through the spark plug holes and let it soak overnight, before turning the engine over by hand. photos always help . Instructions are in the forum guide on the main page. | |||||
| Answer to: Getting a sitting truck started? Weird issues | 13Relevance | 4 years ago | Doc | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Get some new fuel injectors. The old ones are probably all clogged up from sitting. | |||||
| Bad news with 2000 accord V6 after sitting with a roof leak | 13Relevance | 4 years ago | motorcycleman [BANNED] | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I really need your help Scotty, Bob's 2000 accord with 210k miles all of the sudden has jumping RPMS when sitting in park after starting. It starts at 1.9k rpms and then starts bouncing up and down from 1.2-1.7k after 30 seconds of smooth cold Idling. the engine speed is clearly changing without a throttle cable moving. It wasn't like this the last time I drove it when he first went into the hospital. Also the automatic shift button is frozen solid. He told me to hammer that thing and It didn't work. It is a new transmission, and the shop will probably unsei ... | |||||
| Chevrolet 2500 HD | 13Relevance | 4 years ago | ShadeTreeMe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... such as bad differential, bad transmission, bad master cylinder or some other problem, and chances are being fleet vehicles they have been ridden hard and put away wet.They are relatively affordable around $3000-$3500. The guy said they ran when they parked them there, however he did say this was a couple years ago. I was hoping to get one and use it to plow. I am concerned about how long they have been sitting, maybe its not even worth it because they have been sitting for so long. If I do decide to check them out what should I look out for? Some basic thi ... | |||||
| Occasional crank no start condition | 13Relevance | 5 years ago | ARS1218 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... fuel filter. It was rusty and developed a pinhole as the protective coating came off the line on that piece. So I cut off the line on a clean section (about 3 inches) and put a longer fuel hose coming from the fuel filter to that line. Since then I’ve been having an occasional random crank but no start condition. It will crank over several times and I would have to release the key and try again before it would start. This occurred this morning after sitting over night, occurred today after sitting for 20 minutes, occurred after sitting for a few hours. ... | |||||
| Answer to: oil changes when long term parking | 13Relevance | 6 years ago | jjjjace | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi there, Depending on how old the oil is before you put these cars to bed you might be wasting your time and money. ( what I mean is that maybe changing the oil after they have been sitting might be your best bet for engine longevity) ....To explain my reasoning..... If these cars are sitting in a temperature controlled garage you might be ok with this practice. However, If the temperature and humidity level fluctuates greatly even if you have new oil there will be moisture accumulating inside the engines. The would most likely burn off quickly wh ... | |||||
| 2003 Toyota camry v6 problems vs a new car | 13Relevance | 4 years ago | Rockford1974 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... safe, and worry free, reliable, a few safety features would be nice, and that will last forever. I have spent over $10,000 in repairs recently from new A/C system, control arm, master cylinder leak, new rack and pinion and high pressure hose,etc. My power steering still whines and under the hood is noisey like a fan belt or something. Just got it out of a shop and guy tightened fan belt but did not stop the noise and now my A/C cooling fans ONLY come on when the A/C button is on no matter how hot the car is. Is this right? I only drive once a week 200 mile ... | |||||