probz in the wrong section so move it if need be

My fj20et has been sitting in my drive way ever since i stripped my car about 18 months ago

The engine hasnt been started since then ...

Im concerned that my motot will be fudged when it comes time to start it up..

any one ever been in the same predicament as me

About 6 weeks ago i drained all the oil out of it

should i buy some cheap oil and fill it up to the top as a precaution

anything else i can do thanx...

graham

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If in Doubt ... Call Datsport

If it was mine I would be most worried about the bores and valves. I can't remember the name of the stuff but heaps of guys use it in the US when they store their cars away for winter. Its a bit like WD40. You spray it in the bore and in let, out let ports and this preserves the engine. I would also leave the engine with new oil in it to keep any water away from the crank. Fill it over max to the crank and bearing are submersed in oil. Do a search on Google and see what comes up.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

I wouldn't worry about filling it with oil, just squirt some down the bores and turn it over with a spanner every few months. If you don't turn it over eventually the valve springs which are compressed will lose their tension.

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1971 Datsun P510 SR20DET 276 rwkW
2005 Mercedes AMG E55 350 kW
1969 Datsun P510 L20B EFI 95 rwkW
1975 Ford XB Fairmont GS Wagon 179rwhp
1980 Escort Van SR20DET unfinished
2002 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 185hp

I have this mate who built up a L-motor around 6 years ago.
Never started it or turned it over since rebuild.
What are the chances that after 6 years it will start ok and not be damaged ????????

In your case MR1600 I wouldn't worry to much, it should be ok. Just be smart and when it starts up dont over rev it and let it warm up and it should be tops.

sorry for the hijacking MR1600, it just seems a waste to make another thread about such similair topics.

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1975 P610/180B SSS ex PRC3 Rally car (parts car)
1974 P610/180B SSS (parts car)
1972 P510/1600 Currently sitting untouched
1977 P610/180B Wagon Daily Driver

i left a 180b at a mates place 9 years ago, i didnt think i would ever use it again! anyway put the motor in another car and put a bit of oil down the bores and a bit down the inlets and hey presto it runs beautiful!
but i would recomend turning the motor over by hand with a bit of oil in the bores evry so often....

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current cars:
1979 stanza (project)
1976 120y L18 powered
1994 ef xr6 falcon
1985 G11 Charade