new corsica
guitarkid207
06-04-2007, 10:37 PM
hey guys im new here and im getting a corsica and i think its a 93 or 94 from my uncle thats been sitting for easily 3 or 4 years. i know that im going to need to get new tires, maybe a new battery and probably a new starter to get it to run but im wondering if theres anything else im probably going to need to do in order to get it to run?
Blue Bowtie
06-05-2007, 08:24 AM
Unless there was a problem with the starter when it was parked, there should no need to change it simply because it has been sitting for several years.
The battery is highly suspect.
Any fuel remaining in the has likely lost much of its volatility. Untreated fuel usually remains "fresh" for only 3-4 months, not years. Add fresh, low octane fuel to the tank and hope that the mixture has enough volatility to actually burn, and don't worry a lot about how well the engine runs until all the old fuel has been used.
Plan on changing the engine oil, automatic transmission oil (if equipped), and coolant. These are all things which break down with age as well as mileage, so even if it has been sitting, they need to be replaced. I'd especially be concerned about the engine oil and coolant. The coolant likely has no more corrosion protection, and there is a risk of rotting through a radiator or heater core, a freeze plug, or eroding the head gasket if it hasn't already occurred.
Change the fuel filter after you get the old gasoline used up.
Watch the brakes closely. If the brake fluid is very dark, plan on flushing and bleeding the system. If the fluid level does not maintain, you'll have some investigating to do.
The wiper blades will be trashed by now.
The tires may not necessarily be bad just because they are older. If the tires have not been in direct sunlight, they may not be dried out. Of course, the tread wear will also be a consideration. Don't forget the fifth tire in the trunk.
The accessory belt is likely going to be dried and cracking, or will get that way very soon after it is put back into service. Plan on a replacement.
Good luck with your acquisition.
The battery is highly suspect.
Any fuel remaining in the has likely lost much of its volatility. Untreated fuel usually remains "fresh" for only 3-4 months, not years. Add fresh, low octane fuel to the tank and hope that the mixture has enough volatility to actually burn, and don't worry a lot about how well the engine runs until all the old fuel has been used.
Plan on changing the engine oil, automatic transmission oil (if equipped), and coolant. These are all things which break down with age as well as mileage, so even if it has been sitting, they need to be replaced. I'd especially be concerned about the engine oil and coolant. The coolant likely has no more corrosion protection, and there is a risk of rotting through a radiator or heater core, a freeze plug, or eroding the head gasket if it hasn't already occurred.
Change the fuel filter after you get the old gasoline used up.
Watch the brakes closely. If the brake fluid is very dark, plan on flushing and bleeding the system. If the fluid level does not maintain, you'll have some investigating to do.
The wiper blades will be trashed by now.
The tires may not necessarily be bad just because they are older. If the tires have not been in direct sunlight, they may not be dried out. Of course, the tread wear will also be a consideration. Don't forget the fifth tire in the trunk.
The accessory belt is likely going to be dried and cracking, or will get that way very soon after it is put back into service. Plan on a replacement.
Good luck with your acquisition.
guitarkid207
06-05-2007, 11:59 PM
sweet, thanks dude when i go up and check it out ill do that
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