If an engine has sat for a few years will it be ok

[peter88]

Looking at a car but he says it's sat for a few years, he said it starts and drives ok, is there anything what I can look out for that could happen due to it not been used?

 

[ahmedsalem89]

you may want to consider checking the water pump, rad. cap, thermostat, turbo water/oil lines, fuel injectors, dist. cap and rotor.
the 4efte I have in my car now has been sitting on the floor for almost 3 years before I did the swap and TBH I haven't replaced any of those I just dropped the engine, filled all the fluids and drove away happily.

 

[bucketep91]

My engine sat in a garage for nearly 3 years and it started first turn of the key when it was fitted

 

[dac69er]

the oil seals will most likely leak if they are the original ones, but the engine will most likely run if it has been kept in decent conditions.

 

[AdamB]

Just drop a teaspoon of oil down the bore and crank it over a few times before firing it up, providing everything else is in good condition don't see no reason why it wouldn't start

 

[aidan]

The engine I put into my boxy was sitting for about 1.5 years and after 3 days of use the headgasket went

 

[Johnleiper]

Just check all fluids then turn the engine over by hand a few times incase anything is seized (alternator etc)

 

[peter88]

its actually the whole car thats beenat but im more bothered about the engine, i will have a good snoop if i go and view the car