starlet_ep82_purple
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ive got an ep82 which has been sitting for almost 8 years now and now that i can drive im taking it out again. Should i know or do anything before i start trying to start the car again ?
once i get to pull it out the yard and get it washed for sure. Its the same as my profile pic. kinda riced out cause its been sitting for over 7 yearsAny pics, it looks a cracker from your avatar pic
Hey there, it's been sitting for a long time (outside I'm guessing)?
When you say it isn't turning over at all I'd be tempted to check that the engine is actually turning by hand first.
Put a 19mm spanner on the bottom crank pulley and see if you can manually rotate the engine (turn clockwise).
If not you could have a mechanical issue to deal with. For example my auto sat for two years in the sea air and the alternator rusted stuck. That was enough to cause issues starting.
The fuel pump doesn't prime on these so you'd only hear it when you actually start the engine.
should i think about purchasing new spark plugs ?That's good, rules out a lot.
The search is on for fuel, spark and compression then.
You can test the pump by linking B+ and FP on the diagnostic port in the engine bay (big grey jobby with diagnostic on it). Pump should run with those connected together with a bit of wire/paperclip. How old is the fuel?
fuel hasnt been changed at all
should i think about purchasing new spark plugs ?