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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by TestaGeorgie 32, Sep 11, 2009.

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  1. TestaGeorgie 32

    TestaGeorgie 32 Rookie

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    Georgie Vazquez
    #1 TestaGeorgie 32, Sep 11, 2009
    I did spend a lot of $$ into my car a few years ago but it did not turn out my way as the car did not last long enough in the road. It's been sitting in my garage for 6 years without a single engine start. It has less than 6100 miles in the odometer so go figure. Since the car is in Puerto Rico, don't know if selling the car or if waiting a little longer (saving more $$) a having it restored again. Watcha think? Thanks for the input.
     
  2. JAYF

    JAYF Formula 3

    May 13, 2006
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    #2 JAYF, Sep 11, 2009
    Very vague-what is the problem with it? What had you done to it?
     
  3. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

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    #3 Spasso, Sep 11, 2009
    If it doesn't run at this time I doubt you can get much more than salvage price for it. Not many people are will to pay much for a car they can't hear or drive.
    For all the sitting and disuse it will need a COMPLETE engine out service to make it road worthy again.
     
  4. APA#1

    APA#1 Formula 3

    Nov 5, 2003
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    #4 APA#1, Sep 11, 2009
    Why did you park it in the first place? Did it have a problem??

    I would not even try to start it now without a complete service. Gas in the tank alone has probably turned to varnish.

    Let us know why you parked it in the first place.
     
  5. mrp_e

    mrp_e Formula Junior

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    #5 mrp_e, Sep 12, 2009
    just give it to me. i'll take care of her.
     
  6. TestaGeorgie 32

    TestaGeorgie 32 Rookie

    Jun 1, 2006
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    #6 TestaGeorgie 32, Sep 14, 2009
    It was parked because of engine malfunctions in cylinders 7-12, aparently these failed to start. We came to think the car was working with only 6 cylinders. Fuel pumps and ignition modules were replaced as well as some common service items, filters and stuff but it came to not improving. Now the car does nothing as if it had no battery and indeed it has a new one. I was considering doing a fuel system overhaul but for that then I'll have to save a bit more. As for electrical system I have no idea on what it fan be. Thanks for the interest in helping guys!
     
  7. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

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    #7 Spasso, Sep 14, 2009
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2009
    Did you check fuel pump relays and fuses common to the main circuit board up front?. Run continuity tests on the circuits. One blown relay or fuse kills one half of your engine if one pump quits running.

    Check basic ignition functions as well, primary and secondary circuits.

    You are dealing with three things here, fuel, air and spark. Process of elimination is in order.
     

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